Arena Theatre

The Arena Theatre (Slovak Divadlo Arena) is one of the oldest theaters in Bratislava.

It was founded in 1828 and first played on an outdoor stage in the form of a Roman amphitheater, hence the name. Today's theater building was constructed in 1898 and stands between the Janko - Kráľ Park and the Old Bridge ( Stary most) in the district Petržalka.

From the time of inception to the end of the Second World War it appeared numerous Hungarian, Austrian and German theater companies. After the war, the theater was closed and served as a storehouse of the state Czechoslovak Television. A group led by mime Milan Sladek busy theater new, the re- opening took place in 1997. Since 2003 Juraj Kukura is Director of Arena Theatre.