This collection was founded together with the Institute, today preserving over 70,000 items. This collection alone is a rich documentation of the colourful history of Hungarian theatre, both in present-day Hungary and the stages of the of the Hungarian theatres abroad. The materials from the National Theatre and Városi Színház are especially rich, as well as the posters and brochures of Hungarian performances abroad. The silk-printed playbills are one of the oldest items in this collection.
