Woody Allen’s Brooklyn Tale premieres in Siófok and Budapest—razor-sharp comedy about a mob, a stolen Raphael, and art’s power to transform. Limited dates, Orlai Production. Book online.
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when: 2026.01.06., Tuesday, Siófok
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Woody Allen’s latest comedy, written during lockdown, hits Hungarian stages first with a world-premiere production that’s equal parts sharp, humane, and wickedly funny. A gangster family and a stolen Raphael—hunted across Europe—collide with the power of art to change us. A slick fence shows up, the masterpiece ends up on a mob boss’s wall… but what happens when one of the world’s greatest works stares back at criminals? Can perfection nudge sinners toward good?
Dates and Venues
Brooklyn Tale (Brooklyni mese) – Orlai Production (Orlai Produkció)
– Sunday, December 28, 2025, 3:00 PM
– Sunday, December 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
– Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM — Kálmán Imre Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Művelődési Központ), Siófok (8600 Siófok, Fő tér 2)
– Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM — Belvárosi Theater (Belvárosi Színház), Budapest (1075 Budapest, Károly körút 3/A)
– Sunday, January 25, 2026, 3:00 PM — Belvárosi Theater (Belvárosi Színház), Budapest (1075 Budapest, Károly körút 3/A)
– Sunday, February 1, 2026, 3:00 PM — Belvárosi Theater (Belvárosi Színház), Budapest (1075 Budapest, Károly körút 3/A)
Creative Team and Details
A comedy directed by Máté Szabó, produced by Tibor Orlai. Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, in two parts. Tickets: $13.60–$34.70. Online booking available for multiple venues across 2025/2026.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe for teens and up—crime caper humor without heavy violence, so you can bring older kids
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Woody Allen’s name and a stolen Raphael plot are internationally recognizable touchpoints, so you’ll “get” the references even abroad
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Budapest is a well-known stop for U.S. travelers and Siófok is famous with Europeans (Balaton), giving you options for city or lake vibes
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No Hungarian required to buy tickets online; plot is broad enough to follow, and some venues offer basic English info
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Easy access: Belvárosi Színház sits central in Budapest near metro/tram lines; driving and rideshares are straightforward
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Ticket prices are a bargain by U.S. theater standards, so it’s a low-risk night out
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Compared to similar comedy plays in London/NYC, this has a unique “world-premiere in Hungary” brag factor and a local theater scene feel
- The performance is in Hungarian, so non-speakers will miss wordplay and rapid-fire jokes
Cons
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Siófok dates require winter travel to Lake Balaton, which is off-season and less convenient for tourists
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Woody Allen’s reputation is polarizing, which may affect your interest or group consensus
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Compared to big-name English-language productions in London/NYC, production values may feel more intimate and local than splashy
