Siófok’s theater scene buzzes with energy all year long, delivering a mix of classic plays, comedies, musicals, and cutting-edge shows on its stages. Top actors and acclaimed troupes bring evenings that delight everyone from kids to grandparents. These lakeside nights at Lake Balaton create unforgettable atmospheres right on the water’s edge. All events take place at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center, Main Square (Fő tér) 2., 8600 Siófok.
March 25: Workshop Peek with Pál Mácsai
On Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m., dive into Műhelylátogatás – Mácsai Pál estje (Workshop Visit – Pál Mácsai Evening) in the theater hall. Imagine getting invited backstage where he’s crafting poetry performances amid real tools like stories, experiences, doubts, and memories. He’ll share why a text connects and how he delivers it. Expect poems by Arany, Petőfi, Ady, József Attila, Kosztolányi, Babits, Pilinszky, Orbán Ottó, Petri, Parti-Nagy, Villon-Faludy, and Tóth Krisztina, all through Mácsai’s eyes and voice.
March 26: One Life – Zoltán Mucsi’s Stand-Up Bio
Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. brings Egy Életem – Mucsi Zoltán (One Life – Zoltán Mucsi), a one-man (90-minute) biographical stand-up. In this series, celebs share life-defining moments scripted by real life. Known nationwide as Kapa, Mucsi faced a rocky start—trained as a locksmith but dreaming of soccer. A twist landed him as an extra at Szigligeti Theater Szolnok (Szolnoki Szigligeti Színház), where he stayed 15 years, climbing from bit parts to leads. Budapest beckoned with theater and film stardom; he teamed up with Péter Scherer for the iconic Kapa-Pepe duo and hasn’t slowed since. Mucsi tells his tales “Kapa-style”—from his Abony kid days and newspaper delivery in Szolnok, dramatic roles to electrician skits, Jancsó films to Tóth János. Family stories round it out. Warning: dangerously funny! “I’m expecting world peace from this evening, improved humanity, and a fix for the climate crisis. Even a fraction of that via my stories won’t disappoint,” says Mucsi. Cast: Zoltán Mucsi. Director-producer: Balázs Lévai. Dramaturg: Eszter Gyulay. Visuals/VJ: Dani Kőváry, Milán Mucsi. Lights: István Ács. Production manager: Nikolett Fantoly.
March 28: Barefoot in the Park
Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m., Neil Simon’s Mezítláb a parkban (Barefoot in the Park) from Orlai Produkció. Newlyweds Paul and Corie clash—he’s a buttoned-up lawyer, she’s a free-spirited romantic—in their dream fifth-floor walk-up. Illusion or paradise? Hilarious twists and power plays ensue in the quest for domestic bliss. Cast: Lili László (Corie), Barnabás Rohonyi (Paul), Éva Kerekes (Mrs. Banks), Attila Epres (Victor), Béla Ficzere (Telephone repairman). Tickets: ground floor $9.50, balcony $10.80.
March 30: The Wife Starts at Forty
Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m., A feleség negyvennél kezdődik – házasságjavító komédia (The Wife Begins at Forty – Marriage-Improvement Comedy) from Fórum Színház. Writers: Arne Sultan, Earl Barrett, Ray Cooney; translated by Endre Beleznay. Linda tires of her 17-year marriage, suburban life, and hubby George after he dozes off during sex. She craves passion, with divorce looming. Teen son dates, senile grandpa spins war yarns, friends give wild advice. George, after getting boozed up, vows to spice things up. 1980s British gem with stellar cast in laugh-out-loud chaos. 180 minutes, one intermission. 14+ recommended. Cast rotates: Gerda Pikali/Bernadett Gregor (Linda), Endre Beleznay (George), Kristóf Németh/Dániel Suhajda (Roger), etc. Sets/costumes: György Csík. Director: Kristóf Németh, Endre Beleznay.
April 20: Seesaw
Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m., William Gibson’s Libikóka – Fekete komédia (Seesaw – Black Comedy) from Art-Színtér. Gittel and Jerry teeter on a seesaw—up, down, no balance. They think they know the man-woman game, but life’s crossroads reveal hidden motives. Can love halt the swing? Aisha Kardffy (Woman), Miklós Máté Kerényi (Man). Director: Gergely Csiby. Tickets: ground floor $12.20, balcony $10.80.
April 21: Frida
Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m., Anna Varsányi’s Frida, a zenés románc (Frida, a musical romance). This monodrama celebrates Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s love with humor, heart, and tunes. Snippet: “He’s snoring horribly, but gorgeous—jowls spilling on the pillow, hiding bulging eyes, just sparse lashes. Awake, he looks like a fat tree frog.” Frida: Melinda Lukács, Karády Katalin Prize winner.
April 25 Morning: Cinderella Musical
Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m., Hamupipőke – mesemusical (Cinderella – Fairy Tale Musical). Fresh Hungarian take on the classic with stunning songs, young singer-actors, and sets. Good triumphs! Prince finds Cinderella; happily ever after. Cast: Melinda Boda (Cinderella), Dorina Pintér (Rozinella/Mice), Lilla Kecskeméti (Kravália/Mice), Andrea Dóka (Lady Kravália), András Fogarassy (Mihály Peták/Aunt Kornica), Kristóf Uwe Berecz (Prince). Music: Imre Harmath. Dramaturg/lyrics: Balázs Bencze. Sets: Péter Halász G. Costumes: Mária Reidinger. Director: Zsuzsa Szabó.
April 25 Evening: Rendezvous in Paris
Same day at 7 p.m., Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket! (Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter!)—two-act comedy set in posh, modern Paris. From the 1984 hit film by Jean Poiret, Georges Lautner, starring Sophie Marceau and Jean-Paul Belmondo. Tycoon Stéphane’s Casanova life crashes when wife Sophie’s flight cancels; he picks up 18-year-old Julie and claims she’s his daughter. Cast: Géza Egyházi (Stéphane), Bernadett Fogarassy (Sophie), Éva Czető Fritz (Julie), Sándor Várfi (Walter), Roland Czető (Frédéric), Ottília Borbáth (Marlene). Director: András Márton. Sets: János Katona Koós. Translation: József Vinkó. Assistant: Erika Dobos.
April 30: The Devil
Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m., Ferenc Molnár’s Az ördög – vígjáték (The Devil – Comedy) from Petőfi Theatre Veszprém (Veszprémi Petőfi Színház), Kálmán Imre subscription. Director: Péter Benkő, double Jászai Mari Award winner and merited artist. Molnár’s fame-making play explores man-woman relationships via the Devil, who unveils subconscious urges. A painter is about to paint the portrait of his best friend’s wife; the Devil exposes secrets. Tricks lead to an illusion of nudity under the gown. Witty, twisty brilliance. Cast: Viktor Klem (Devil), Teodóra Szederjesi (Jolán), Bence Vaszkó (János), Attila Csaba Gaál (László), Emília Rubold (Elza), Zita Reiter (Cinka), Gábor Máté P. (András/Waiter). Sets/costumes: Katalin Libor. Assistant: Zsófi Varga. Stage manager: Ildikó Szentmiklósi. Prompter: Viktória Taubel.
