Avalanche comedy premieres in Veresegyház: Ruben Östlund and Tim Price’s sharp, humane stage adaptation at Veres 1 Színház explores family, fear, and fallout with wit and bite.
when: 2026.01.20., Tuesday
where: 2112 Veresegyház, Köves utca 14.
On January 20, 2026, Veres 1 Színház brings Ruben Östlund and Tim Price’s Avalanche to Veresegyház. A family heads to a ski resort for a winter break, where a sudden avalanche doesn’t bury bodies but sweeps away illusions, self-deceptions, and false dreams. The twist: when danger hits, the father, Tomas, an ambitious businessman, instinctively grabs his phone instead of his kids—and then has to live with the fallout. Sharp, funny, and painfully human, this fresh stage adaptation of Östlund’s black comedy digs into the fragility of relationships with wit and empathy.
When and Where
Date: Tuesday, 2026.01.20.
Venue: Veres 1 Színház, 2112 Veresegyház, Köves utca 14.
Program note: Avalanche (Lavina): comedy – part of the Székhelyi season-ticket series.
Who’s Behind It
The production is a collaboration between the Katona József Theatre (Katona József Színház) and Orlai Production Office (Orlai Produkciós Iroda), two powerhouses known for intelligent, contemporary theater that’s as entertaining as it is provocative.
Heads-Up
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Smart, dark comedy vibe that’s easy to enjoy even if you don’t know much about Hungarian theater
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Family-friendliness is decent for teens and up—mature themes but no extreme content, great for a parents’ night with older kids
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Ruben Östlund’s story (from the film Force Majeure/Avalanche) is internationally known, so you’ll likely recognize the premise
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Veresegyház is close to Budapest, so it’s a doable evening trip with a car or suburban train (S71/Z50) plus a short local walk/taxi
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Hungarian companies Katona and Orlai are top-tier, so you’re getting high production values at a lower price than Broadway/West End
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Easy parking in smaller towns and less hassle than central Budapest venues
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Compared with similar dark-comedy stage adaptations abroad, this is intimate, sharp, and better value for money
- The play will almost certainly be in Hungarian, so without language skills or supertitles you’ll miss nuances
Cons
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Veresegyház isn’t a globally famous destination, so first-time visitors may need extra planning for transport and dinner options
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Public transport back to Budapest late at night can be limited; a car or pre-booked taxi/Uber-style ride may be safer
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If you expect big-spectacle “ski resort” staging like in U.S. productions, this will be more minimalist and dialogue-driven
