Side-splitting farce Ne most, drágám! returns: Ray Cooney–John Chapman’s London fur-salon chaos hits Budapest and Veresegyház in 2026. Love triangles, mink coats, and mayhem await.
when: 2026.02.19., Thursday, Budapest
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Ray Cooney – John Chapman’s Ne most, drágám! (Not Now, Darling) storms back on stage in 2026 with Veres 1 Színház, serving up love triangles, mink coats, scantily clad women, clothes flying out of windows, and full-blown mayhem. Set in London’s swankiest fur salon, master of farce Ray Cooney once again targets your funny bone with surgical precision. Spend the evening with the Ne most, drágám! crew and you’ll walk away with a memory that sticks.
Budapest Dates and Venue
– 2026.02.19 — Ne most, drágám! comedy | Veres 1 Színház, 1032 Budapest, District 3 – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
– 2026.03.30 — Ne most, drágám! comedy | Veres 1 Színház, 1032 Budapest, District 3 – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
Summer Night in Veresegyház
– 2026.07.28 — Ne most, drágám! comedy | Mézesvölgyi Szabadtéri Színpad, 2112 Veresegyház, Búcsú tér
Important Note
Organizers reserve the right to change the dates and program.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe if your crew likes classic door-slamming farce, though it’s PG-13 for flirty chaos
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The play’s a well-known British farce (Ray Cooney), so the humor style is familiar to many U.S. theatergoers
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Budapest is a popular, easy-to-love destination for foreign visitors, with lots to do before/after the show
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No Hungarian needed if there’s an English-language performance or supertitles; otherwise, the plot is broad enough that you’ll still catch the gags
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Venues are reachable: Óbuda location is tram/bus accessible and fine by rideshare; driving is manageable with nearby parking options
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Summer outdoor show in Veresegyház adds a unique “Hungarian summer night” twist you won’t get in most U.S. productions
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Compared to similar farces elsewhere, ticket prices in Hungary are usually budget-friendly and production values solid
- If performed only in Hungarian without subtitles, wordplay and punchlines may be hard to follow
Cons
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Veresegyház outdoor venue is a commuter trip from central Budapest and weather-dependent
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The specific theaters aren’t globally famous, so it’s more “local gem” than bucket-list stage
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Date changes are possible, so tight itineraries may get scrambled
