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Kampala National Theatre

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πŸ‘ Fantastic to be back in the National Theatre after so long! Watched a screening of the documentary #BwanaJogoo - The Ballad of Jessy Gitta. Showing by #AfricanMovieNight. This building holds so many memories for so many people but it really does need a little bit of love (AKA a make-over). People often mention space, theatre, good, building, great, parking, Theatre, culture,


Address

De winton Street, Kampala, Uganda

Contact

+256 41 4254567

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Tuesday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Thursday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: space (7) theatre (7) good (7) building (7) great (7) parking (7) Theatre (6) culture (6)
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  • 5/5 Muganzi Jesse M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's more of entertainment and fun
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Jim K. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the harmony of the place and its surrounding. The place is cool and has enough space i mean the outside place. People always find it relaxing to hang around the place and catch up. The inside part of the theatre is small and can't facilitate many people but its good for small groups.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Charlotte Beauvoisin (Diary of a M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic to be back in the National Theatre after so long! Watched a screening of the documentary #BwanaJogoo - The Ballad of Jessy Gitta. Showing by #AfricanMovieNight. This building holds so many memories for so many people but it really does need a little bit of love (AKA a make-over).
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 AHEREZA M. 3 years ago on Google
    I watched alot of theatrical prays ,had fan ,eat local foods at the restaurant.viewed alot of art .it was really amazing and I absolutely refreshed my mind
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kitsha Kyasi J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Seka A. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place full of Ugandan art crafts and so many other beautiful things. You gotta check it out for yourself and am sure you won't regret it.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 BARIKUDEMBE I. 1 year ago on Google
    Fused with global natural beauty portrayed in art. Stunning African aesthetics posted on walls and hanging everywhere like crystal chandeliers... Speak of the atmosphere... Like some golden organic beauty sitting in the midst of Kampala town πŸ₯°... Come catch a sight yourself and leave the moment ...πŸ«‚

  • 4/5 Norman H. 1 year ago on Google
    The New parliament building built adjacent to the existing building. It’s difficult to view because of the traffic and lack of crosswalks. There are many shops in the theater area. It is a great place to find Ugandan crafts

  • 5/5 Phiona T. 1 year ago on Google
    Enough parking space, its the national theater right opposite parliament. It is spacious enough for meetings, it has a dance hall. It was very fun here.

  • 5/5 Samalie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to catch up with Uganda's art scene

  • 5/5 Martha G. 1 year ago on Google
    I love coming here.. it's a place of entertainment, learning and wonderful memories.. I hope you pay a visit to see for yourselves

  • 5/5 Bob O. 10 months ago on Google
    Looking for a place to unwind from the long week, the National Theatre is a must visit place in the city center with guaranteed satire about the most recent happenings in the country in the most sattle but yet calming 😴 and happy 😊 way πŸ˜€ Every Thursday, the amazing fun factory team with Zizinga, Richard, Mulokole, Bugingo, Kuddz et al will give you quality entertainment at an affordable rate PS: Cameras aren't allowed in the theatre, I took these minus permission

  • 4/5 F Z. 10 months ago on Google
    It's all about the history of this beautiful national treasure. Sadly, the space outside this iconic building has been filled with semi permanent retail structures that have compromised its beautiful original design making it look much more congested and less appealing.

  • 5/5 Nalwanga Marjorine K. 9 months ago on Google
    It's awesome and interesting, with the Theatre where you get to watch dramatic plays, comedies and they also conduct lots of events like film and culture market event. National Theatre also has an interesting culture village with art pieces, different culture outfits, crafts, jewelry and so many other things.

  • 3/5 Aceasinace 11 months ago on Google
    There is a nice craft marked at the back of the theatre! Get your haggle on πŸ˜„

  • 5/5 BARUGAHARE T. 10 months ago on Google
    Wonderful experience watching the Cheka Cheka Junction. Ample parking, Good lighting and excellent sound. An wonderful experience.

  • 5/5 Kabaale muyinza Mubiru m. 11 months ago on Google
    It is a place where you can go to enjoy a variety of performances but mostly cultural and also drama. It also has gotten a simple but wonderful museum nearby the parking worth visiting. They have a great team of poeple that are so welcoming and ready to serve. Behind it you will find good hand made crafts which you can't leave without taking atlist one.

  • 5/5 UCARE I. 4 months ago on Google
    Best restaurant with the best local food in Mutungo come and try it.

  • 4/5 O L. 6 months ago on Google
    An interesting building. 1950 style end of the colonial period. Went for a show, it was a nice experiance, mixing with the local crowd!

  • 4/5 Trisha M. 6 months ago on Google
    It has been a while since I entered this building. Still holds true to every memory. It is quite compact but great for small numbers that need a platform to entertain or even have a talk. Drinks are right outside the theater and a restaurant outside the building.

  • 5/5 ninshaba j. 8 months ago on Google
    I loved the comedicine,the jokes are cooperate ,no vulgar. And beer is cheap πŸ˜‚,good parking space too. Then also there was this part where the audience collected money to help some foot his hospital bills,such nice peopleπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

  • 4/5 LOVEYN B. 6 months ago on Google
    The theatre was exceptional, full of culture and heritage

  • 5/5 Linus M. 3 years ago on Google
    Happy World Theatre Day! I was there today and I felt at home yet again after such a long time. National Theatre is my home as artist.

  • 5/5 Lydia N. 1 year ago on Google
    A national Art and cultural center. You can enjoy performing arts too here all year round. Very easily accessible with wheel chairs.

  • 2/5 θŠζœ¬ε˜‰δΈ€ 2 years ago on Google
    i have visited this place for some souvenir recently before going back Japan. because I found something good last year. unfortunetely, no shops were open this time due to Covid-19.

  • 5/5 Nyanzi J. 2 years ago on Google
    The art in this place can entice you to love each and everything...in this world...

  • 3/5 Moses Mish B. 2 years ago on Google
    I love it for its secure and affordable parking space

  • 4/5 Male Henry R. 2 years ago on Google
    A good place for artists of all kinds

  • 5/5 Adriko J. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience with great architectural designs great place to be I give them 5 star rating

  • 5/5 Etajunda R. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool environment for business life

  • 5/5 mubangizi savio (KITAGI S. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a great experience there. I had a great business discussion with my partner.

  • 5/5 Elaine L. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a really nice place, gets busy for shows so make sure to reach early

  • 5/5 Frank I. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a tremendous time there

  • 1/5 Ortega I. 2 years ago on Google
    The place has been abandoned. The parking tolls don't work anymore. I was there on a Sunday evening and there was nothing to really look to.

  • 4/5 Carsten Duchan (. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one place I can simply say it's the confinement of Uganda's diverse culture. It's a mist visit for any traveler, local or international doesn't matter. Art and culture are the form the core of this place. Besides the theatre, there lots of activities that can go down here including shopping from a wide range of African crafts and art, learning centres, meeting point, wide parking space, restaurant and bars. It's simply a one stop center.

  • 5/5 Rhena 2 years ago on Google
    If you're looking for a place to be after a Hectic schedule at work on a Thursday then Kampala National theatre is the place. I know there Thursdays as Fun factory nights. They have a mini bar and popcorns too incase you come in too early and the show hasn't started yet.(It usually starts at around 8pm). So you can comfortably wait for them to start. #A review for the comedy and clean drama lovers.

  • 3/5 Claro J. 2 years ago on Google
    Met some of the best art works Got to exhibit my works too Nice performances in the theatre

  • 5/5 Burns B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's super fun being there all types of edutainment just know u need to check it out for your self

  • 2/5 Bunny Mack Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall, the structures could do with a face lift both inside and outside. Not much has changed from the colonial times. More promotion and showing of national heritage would make it a worthwhile go to place.

  • 5/5 KADDU H. 1 year ago on Google
    The best experience for my whole vaccination.. I can't believe I had to fly only to have that much fun,laughter,decent shows and educative.good for family attendance too. Keep up the good work fun factory.


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