Veres 1 Színház launches a fresh staging of Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd in 2025 under director Kornél Simon, keeping the style classic but shaking up the cast. Dénes Száraz plays loyal friend Hector Blunt, while P. Szilveszter Szabó debuts with the company as Dr. James Sheppard, the doctor who aids the investigation. The legendary “short, mustached Belgian,” Hercule Poirot, is portrayed by Africa-born Artúr Kálid, giving the icon a bold new edge.
Where and when
– 2025.11.16., Budapest, 10th District – Kőbánya (Kőbánya), Szent László Square 7–14.
– 2025.11.17., Szolnok, Mihály Táncsics Street 20.
– 2025.11.18., Siófok, Main Square 2.
– 2025.12.04., Budapest, 3rd District – Óbuda (Óbuda), Bécsi Road 154.
On tour this fall
After its premiere, the crime classic tours Budapest and multiple cities nationwide through the fall, bringing Christie’s fiendishly clever plot and period charm to new audiences. Expect a faithful setting, tension you can cut with a knife, and performances designed to keep you guessing until the final reveal. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and program.
