Spring 2026 brings three knockout theater productions to Keszthely’s Balaton Theater at 8360 Fő tér 3. This season pass packs inspiring stories, stellar acting, pure thrill, recharge vibes, and total catharsis. Running March through May, snag tickets at the box office for 20,000 HUF ($54) or 24,000 HUF ($65). Season pass holders get exact dates via phone or email at least three weeks ahead. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Szívhang (Heartbeat) – Comedy by Hárs Anna
Kicks off Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. Rózsavölgyi Szalon’s take stars three powerhouse actresses: Szulák Andrea, Sajgál Erika, and Györgyi Anna. They nail the tale of unbreakable friendship amid loss and fresh starts. Hédi, Abigél, and Bori were college friends decades ago. Life has thrown curveballs—Hédi’s post-divorce mess, Abigél’s commitment phobia, Bori’s seemingly perfect marriage. Their book club dives into Bovaryné (Madame Bovary), but drama erupts when old classmate Andris shows up, stirring regrets, missed chances, mix-ups, desires, and rages. A key vanishes, a baby arrives, confessions spill. Daring to say no or yes to love—which takes more guts? A fun, heartfelt ride proving life rocks after 50. Cast: Szulák Andrea, Györgyi Anna, Epres Attila, Sajgál Erika. Sets by Enyvvári Péter, costumes by Cselényi Nóra, directed by Dicső Dániel. 80 minutes, no intermission. Recommended for ages 12+.
A színházcsináló (The Theater Maker) – Play by Thomas Bernhard
April highlight from Orlai Produkció features Alföldi Róbert’s explosive turn as Bruscon, the Nation’s Actor, rolling into town with his troupe. Everything’s a nightmare in this unfamiliar spot, and the curtain is hours away. Bernhard (1931-1989), the radical pessimist who loathed Austria, blasts absurd modern life through his obsessive stage heroes. Experience it as a wild theater stand-up blending raw pain, arrogance, and unfiltered truth. Cast: Alföldi Róbert, Buza Tímea, László Lili, Németh Áron Valentin, Ficzere Béla. Adapted by Bíró Bence, sets by Kálmán Eszter, costumes by Juristovszky Sosa, poster by Csáfordi László, assistant director Skrabán Judit, directed by Pelsőczy Réka.
Túl éles (Too Sharp) – Drama by Nathan Ellis
May closer from Loupe Színházi Társulás spotlights five women cracking under healthcare hell. Anna, a 31-year-old doctor, burns out from workaholism—really a system that devours private life. Love your job? Never work again, until it consumes everything. What’s left when nerves fry? Precise snapshots, no fixes, just sisterhood’s invisible bonds holding back the fall. Cast: Sodró Eliza, Földes Eszter, Gryllus Dorka, Takács Katalin, Szatmári Alíz, Brezovszky Dániel. Translated by Horváth János Antal, dramaturg Tóth Réka Ágnes, sets by Fekete Anna, costumes by Kaszás Nina, music by Farkas Virág “Zazie”, choreography by Csuzi Márton, visuals assistant Nagy Janka, assistant director Papp Letícia, directed by Horváth János Antal. Dates span April 1 to May 31, all in Keszthely.
