Debrecen’s VOKE Egyetértés Cultural Center at Faraktár utca 67, 4034 Debrecen, is gearing up for another stellar year in 2026, drawing crowds with exhibitions, concerts, theater shows, and beloved local events. This historic spot stays true to its roots as one of the oldest cultural hubs in the area, always open to everyone and delivering top-notch quality at every event. Mark your calendars for these gems kicking off in March.
The Wife Strikes at Four
March 9, Monday, 7pm. Written by Arne Sultan, Earl Barrett, and Ray Cooney, translated by Endre Beleznay. Linda is fed up with her 17-year marriage, suburban English life, turning 40, and especially her husband George, who thinks everything is fine. When he conks out midway through sex, she snaps—demanding real passion, attention, love, and life. Divorce it is. Their teenage son finds a girlfriend, senile Grandpa spins war tales, best friends dish out wild advice, and poor George drowns his sorrows at the bar, plotting to spice up the marriage. This slick British comedy from the ’80s features big names in Forum Theater’s latest laugh riot about everyday life, packed with hilarious situations and lovable characters. 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). Creatives: Set and costume designer György Csík, assistant and prompter Andrea Juhász, directors Kristóf Németh and Endre Beleznay, producer Kristóf Németh. 180 minutes with one intermission. Recommended for 14+. Changes reserved.
The Mousetrap
March 11, Wednesday, 7pm. Agatha Christie’s novel adapted by Mark Shanahan for Veres 1 Theater, translated by Attila Galambos. Poirot retires to sleepy King’s Abbot, but two baffling murders strike soon after. Scotland Yard flounders, so the grieving family begs the detective to dive back in for what might be his final case. Local doctor Dr. James Sheppard teams up, uncovering a truth wilder than anyone imagined. Cast: Hercule Poirot (Artúr Kálid), Dr. James Sheppard (Szilveszter Szabó P.), Caroline Sheppard (Enikő Zorgel), Ralph Paton (Mátyás Dósa / Béla Oláh / Ferenc Tarlós), Helen Russell (Gyöngyi Molnár / Ildikó Bacsa), Roger Ackroyd (Sándor Venyige), Flora Ackroyd (Dorka Gáspárfalvi / Szandra Holczinger), Major Hector Blunt (Dénes Száraz), Ursula Bourne (Kriszta Miklós), Parker (László Janik), Gertrude Ackroyd (Nelly Fésűs / Gyöngyi Molnár), Inspector Raglan (Tibor Pásztor). Creatives: Prompter Éva Paku, assistant director Veronika Páli, set designer György Bátonyi, costume designer Janó Papp, director Kornél Simon.
Bridgerton Music by Candlelight
March 14, Saturday, 7pm. Dive into romance and elegance with the hottest tunes from the Bridgerton series, played by a string quartet amid hundreds of flickering candles. Classics and modern pop mashups that stole hearts worldwide, plus that irresistible historical vibe. More than music—pure sophisticated magic. Not for children under 6.
Pull It Till Dawn
March 18, Wednesday, 7pm. Hits, couplets, and cabaret sketches by Ferenc Lehár, Imre Kálmán, and Albert Szirmai, from Szenes to Countess Mariza (Grófné Marica), prose, novellas, confessions, music, song, dance, and laughs. Stunning operetta melodies mix with cabaret for an unforgettable night, featuring hit songs from Countess Mariza (Grófné Marica), The Gypsy Princess (Csárdáskirálynő), and Miska the Magnate (Mágnás Miska). Pesti Művész Színház stars: Zuzsa Nyertes, Bernadett Fogarassy, Éva Czető-Fritz, Géza Egyházi, Roland Czető, Sándor Várfi.
Cinderella
March 28, Saturday, 10:30am. Fairy tale musical. Once upon a time, a girl named Cinderella lost her mother. Her father remarried and then died, leaving her with a strict stepmother and vain stepsisters. The Prince throws a ball for every young lady in the land; the sisters prepare, but Cinderella must stay home—until magic intervenes. A mysterious helper, cute animals, and a gorgeous gown get her to the ball until midnight. The clock strikes 12, she flees, leaving a glass slipper behind. The Prince hunts her down. Cast: Cinderella (Melinda Boda), Rozinella (Dorina Pintér), Kravália (Lilla Kecskeméti), Mrs. Krudélia (Andrea Dóka), Mihály Peták (András Fogarassy), Prince (Kristóf Uwe Berecz), Aunt Kornica (András Fogarassy), Mice (Dorina Pintér, Lilla Kecskeméti). Music by Imre Harmath, dramaturg and lyrics Balázs Bencze, set designer Péter G. Halász, costumes Mária Reidinger, director Zsuzsa Szabó.
Heatwave
March 28, Saturday, 7pm. Musical comedy tackling midlife women’s menopause struggles with adventure, humor, and grit—made easier with self-mockery, laughs, and support from men. Four pals in their 50s board a train to Spanish beaches, reminiscing about their youth to escape the daily grind. Hot Andalusia means battling the weather and hot flashes. Frida: divorced single, clean freak, pill-popper. Paola: teacher in a dull marriage, struggling with her self-image and weight. Carmen: entrepreneur, sex fiend who devours life and men. Alba: widow, sweet ditz into esoteric stuff she barely understands. A hunky guy provides a surprise. Cast: Enikő Détár, Nelli Fésűs, Csekka Gyebnár, Judit Ladinek, Attila Bardóczy. Directed by Rita Tallós. Based on an idea by J. Pablo Galiano, written by Lóránt Varga, lyrics Csaba Csík, choreography Bertalan Vári, costumes Anikó Ungár.
The Elegance of the Night
March 30, Monday, 7pm. Attila Csengeri, Andrea Mahó, and Gábor Kovács in a more-than-musical concert. Forget scary Halloween—think seductive darkness and love songs. Vampires’ Night weaves passion and secrets: Phantom of the Opera (Az Operaház Fantomja), Romeo and Juliet (Rómeó és Júlia), Cats (Macskák), and soul-stirring hits. Three voices prove that love outlives time. Csengeri’s fiery passion, Mahó’s enchanting embrace, Kovács’s operatic purity. Dress code: black, white, gold, red.
Hey, Who’s Living Here?!
April 11, Saturday, 3pm. Michael Cooney farce in two acts. Translated and dramaturged by Albert Benedek, reworked for the 2025 revival by Albert Benedek, Oliver W. Horvath, and HCS. Bánfalvy Studio 2018, refreshed 2025. Director Csaba Horváth, producers HCS and Oliver W. Horvath. London Hungarian Róbert Szűcs has it all: unemployment benefits, pension, sick pay, child allowance, disability, free milk—even a nursing bra scam that’s irking his wife. Fearing he’ll get busted, he’d ditch the benefits over losing his wife or freedom—but shedding that aid isn’t easy. Cast: Linda Szűcs-Swan (Iza Varga / Zsófia Kondákor), Róbert Szűcs (Ferenc Hujber), Pawel Duda (Imre Harmath / Ádám Gombás).
