Amy Herzog’s “Oh, Grandma!” (Jaj, nagyi!) storms into Budapest in 2026 with a comedy that starts at 3 a.m.: a grandson rings the bell, bike in hand, backpack bulging, claiming he was just passing by. The good grandmother? She pops in a hearing aid, then makes up a bed for the great traveler. What follows is a tender, funny cocktail of two generations, two worlds, two mindsets, and a pile of unsaid things finally finding their way out—an international critics’ and audience favorite that doubles as a star vehicle for a legendary actress and her youthful partners.
A glowing review put it simply: “If your heart feels heavy or you just crave warmth, see this play. If you’re from the older generation and can’t understand your grandchild, or you’re Gen Y and your grandparents drive you crazy, see this play. If you simply love theater, see this play.”
Cast
Molnár Piroska leads, with Barnabás Rohonyi and Lili László.
Creative Team
Translation and dramaturgy: Gergely Zöldi. Set: Péter Ondraschek. Costumes: Julcsi Kiss. Poster: László Csáfordi. Assistant directors: Zsuzsa Szakács / Miklós Varga. Director: Máté Szabó. Producer: Tibor Orlai.
Dates and Venues
2026.01.19 — 1066 Budapest, District 6 – Terézváros (Theresa Town), Jókai St. 6.
2026.02.02 — 1066 Budapest, District 6 – Terézváros (Theresa Town), Jókai St. 6.
2026.02.10 — 1066 Budapest, District 6 – Terézváros (Theresa Town), Jókai St. 6.
2026.02.14 — 1165 Budapest, District 16, Hunyadvár St. 43/B
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Tickets
Online booking available. Prices: from $10.40 to $22.70.
This gently subversive family comedy leans into understanding, acceptance, and moving on—two unlikely flatmates bridging distances with wit and warmth.
