Veres 1 Színház's 2026 revival of Agatha Christie's Ackroyd Murder grips Komló with Kálid Artúr as Poirot, Száraz Dénes, Szabó P. Szilveszter. Thriller tour hits Budapest, Gyöngyös.
Veres 1 Színház revives Agatha Christie’s smash hit Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd) in 2026, under Simon Kornél’s direction. This pulse-pounding crime play tours Budapest and towns across Hungary in classic style with a killer cast. Száraz Dénes plays Hector Blunt, Szabó P. Szilveszter debuts as Dr. James Sheppard with the troupe, and Kálid Artúr masters Hercule Poirot for that signature mystery, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and epic stage magic every viewer craves.
Performance Dates
April 7, 2026 (Tuesday): Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság – krimi | Veres 1 Színház, 7300 Komló, 48-as tér 1.B.
May 14, 2026: Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság – krimi | Veres 1 Színház, 1032 Budapest, 3. kerület – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
May 21, 2026: Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság – krimi | Veres 1 Színház, 3200 Gyöngyös, Barátok tere 3.
August 5, 2026: Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság – krimi | Mézesvölgyi Szabadtéri Színpad, 2112 Veresegyház, Búcsú tér.
Organizers reserve the right to alter dates and programming!
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Pros
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Agatha Christie's Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a mega-famous mystery worldwide, so as a U.S. tourist, you'll already know the iconic twists from books or movies.
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The Budapest show in Óbuda is super accessible since the city's a top tourist magnet with killer public transport like buses and trams right to Bécsi út.
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Hungarian theater productions like this pack the same edge-of-your-seat suspense as Broadway whodunits but feel fresh and exotic with local stars like Kálid Artúr as Poirot.
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Tickets and vibes are likely way cheaper than similar U.S. theater, making it a budget win for mystery fans.
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Touring stops in charming smaller towns like Komló offer a unique offbeat Hungarian adventure beyond just Budapest.
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Great for families with teens who love thrillers, but skip if you've got super young kids since it's a murder plot.
Cons
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It's all in Hungarian with no English subtitles mentioned, so without some language skills, you'll struggle to follow the dialogue beyond the plot you might know.
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Komló, Gyöngyös, and Veresegyház aren't well-known to foreign visitors and could be a hassle to reach by public transport or car from major hubs.
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Smaller venues mean less tourist infrastructure compared to polished events in places like London's West End or NYC theaters.
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Dates stretch into 2026, so you'll need to plan your trip far ahead as a visiting American.
