Hívjuk és várjuk programjainkra a Debrecen Vasutas Művelődési Központban 2025–2026-ban: exhibitions, concerts, theater productions, and community favorites all find a home at VOKE Egyetértés Cultural Center (VOKE Egyetértés Művelődési Központ), one of the region’s oldest cultural hubs at 4034 Debrecen, Faraktár St. 67 (Faraktár u. 67). The program mix is bold, open, and always aiming for quality, with events spanning blockbuster operetta premieres to cult-film musicals and razor-sharp British comedies. Below is a condensed guide to the upcoming highlights, with dates, casts, and creators so you can plan your calendar.
Operetta Premiere: Te rongyos élet…
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 17:00
Operetta in two acts by Imre Kálmán and Zsolt Meskó
Imre Kálmán’s life plays like an operetta itself—bittersweet, passionate, and a little bonkers. The new production peeks behind the theater’s velvet ropes through the story of a selfless superfan, a shy genius, and a young actress ready to risk everything for a great role. Expect a parade of century-old hits still adored worldwide: Te rongyos élet/Mondd meg, hogy imádom, Pesti nők, Álom, álom, édes álom, Túl az Óperencián, Az asszony összetör, Szép város Kolozsvár, Hajmási Péter, and more. Written by the wildly imaginative Zsolt Meskó, whose musical is currently a smash at the Madách Theatre (Madách Színház).
Cast: Ibolya Nagy, Attila Csengeri, Elvira Haraszti/Dorka Pacskó.
British Comedy: A feleség negyvennél kezdődik
Monday, December 1, 2025, 19:00
By Arne Sultan – Earl Barrett – Ray Cooney; translated by Endre Beleznay
Linda’s had it—17 years of marriage, suburban routine, the looming 40s, and above all her husband, George. He’s oblivious. When George falls asleep during sex, Linda draws the line: she wants attention, love, life—she wants a divorce. Chaos ensues: their teenage son discovers girls, the senile grandpa rattles off army yarns, friends pitch ridiculous advice, and George, fortified by the bar cabinet, resolves to reboot the marriage. A razor-sharp British farce with an ’80s vibe and a starry cast.
Cast: George Harper – Endre Beleznay; Linda Harper – Gerda Pikali/Bernadett Gregor; Roger Dixon – Kristóf Németh/Dániel Suhajda; Betty Dixon – Bernadett Gregor/Tímea Vanya; Bernard Harper – András Faragó/Sándor Szűcs; Leonard Harper – Zsombor Náray-Kovács/Milos Kozma/Áron Várhelyi/Dominik Kovács.
Creative: Sets/Costumes – György Csík; Assistant/Prompter – Andrea Juhász; Directors – Kristóf Németh, Endre Beleznay; Producer – Kristóf Németh. Duration: 180 minutes with one intermission. Recommended 14+.
Cult-Film Musical: Cat City (Macskafogó)
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 19:00
Musical in two acts; Music and lyrics by Róbert Szikora; based on the hit animated film by Béla Ternovszky and József Nepp; Dramaturgy: István Iglódi, Csaba Vizeli
The 1986 classic returns as a turbo-charged musical: magical songs, tear-inducing humor, and action as the cats-and-mice gang war pushes mouse-world to the brink. Grabowski, the burned-out secret agent mouse, leaves self-imposed exile for Pokió to rescue society and the kidnapped president’s daughter. The cat syndicate unleashes a rat commando—cue unlikely friendships, big romances, and endless escapades. Iconic characters Mr. Talgid (Mr. Tájföl), Safranek, and Lazy Dick (Lusta Dick) all appear.
Cast highlights: Grabowski – Tamás Mészáros; Mr. Talgid (Tájföl) – Attila Csengeri/Zsolt Kósa; President – János Ondrik; Safranek – Csaba Gieler; Holly – Gabriella Tar; Miss Gatto – Ágnes Kuczmann; Lazy Dick (Lusta Dick) – Csaba Papp; plus a large ensemble.
Creative: Visual – Stage Magic; Sound – Zoltán Bertalanits; Lights – Norbert Zalka; Set – Csaba Vizeli; Costumes – Annamária Húros, Anita Vizeli (Másikné); Stage Manager – Tibor Dékány; Choreography – Gábor Bakó; Assistant – Edina Csizmadia; Director – Csaba Vizeli.
Concert Escape: The Elegance of Night – Debrecen (Az Éj Eleganciája)
Friday, December 5, 2025, 19:00
Attila Csengeri, Andrea Mahó, Gábor Kovács
Think Halloween, but seductive, not scary. This is more than a musical night: a voyage of passion and secrets where immortality feels like a promise. Under moody lights, legends come alive—The Phantom of the Opera, Romeo and Juliet, Cats—and global hits that caress the soul like a longed-for embrace. Three voices fuse passion, mystery, and undying love in an instant.
Dress code: Black, white, gold, or red.
Feel-Good Boldness: The Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság)
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 19:00
Musical comedy
Six women from wildly different backgrounds sign up for a confidence-boosting pole-dance course. They didn’t come only for the moves. Friendships spark, secrets surface, and they gradually accept—and even love—their bodies. Then comes the audacious idea: a charity performance where they drop their inhibitions… and their clothes. Witty, liberating, and all about self-acceptance and the power of sisterhood.
Cast: Trisha – Paula Barbinek; Bev – Piroska Kokas; Faith – Anita Deutsch; Sarah – Ági Gubik; Rita – Évi Sári/Barbara Xantus; Gabby – Linda Fekete. Director: Rita Tallós.
Manic Farce: Michael Cooney – Look Who’s Living Here?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!)
Friday, December 12, 2025, 19:00; Sunday, February 8, 2026, 19:00
Two-part bedlam; Translator/Dramaturg: Albert Benedek; Revived in 2025 by Bánfalvy Studio (Bánfalvy Stúdió); Director: Csaba Horváth; Producers: HCS, Oliver W. Horvath
A London-based Hungarian has had enough of free money. Róbert Szűcs was living the dream: unemployment benefit, old-age pension, sick pay, family allowance, disability payments, and of course, free cow’s milk—not to mention the nursing-bra side hustle that stoked his wife’s jealousy. Afraid of getting caught, he decides to ditch the undeserved benefits rather than his wife or his freedom. Turns out, shaking off the system is harder than it looks. A riotous two-parter from Bánfalvy Studio.
Cast: Linda Szűcs-Swan – Iza Varga/Zsófia Kondákor; Róbert Szűcs – Ferenc Hujber; Paweł Duda – Imre Harmath/Ádám Gombás; Mr. George Jenkins – Ádám Gombás/Zoli Kiss; Gyurka – Ganxsta Zolee; Sally Chessington – Anna Bugár/Zsófia Kondákor; Dr. Chapman – Péter Sándor/Levente Hajdu; Mr. Fortbright – István Imre/Dávid Csányi; Miss Cowper – Orsolya György; Magdalena Szmrczyk – Timi Stelczer.
Family Classic: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Grincs, aki ellopta a karácsonyt)
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 10:30
A grumpy green loner plots to steal Christmas, only to be disarmed by a little girl’s unbreakable holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming, and a reminder of what the season really means. The Grinch lives alone in his Kobak Mountain cave with his loyal dog, Max, surrounded by gadgets for creature comfort, visiting Whoville only when he runs out of food. The Whos’ yearly festivities keep getting bigger, louder, brighter. When they announce Christmas will be three times larger this year, he hatches a plan: impersonate Santa, trap a whiny reindeer to pull his sleigh, and take it all. Down in Whoville, Cindy-L…
