The National Theater “Satiricus Ion Luca Caragiale” is a municipal drama theater in Chisinau, the capital of the Republic of Moldova. It was established in 1990 through the initiative of the actor and director Sandu Grecu.

The theater’s repertoire primarily features satirical and humorous plays. It stands as the first satirical theater in the republic, born out of cultural and historical necessity, reflecting an innovative and combative spirit. Despite changing its location four times over its more than 30 years of existence, the theater has presented approximately 70 productions, with some enduring in the repertoire throughout the years.