The magical story of Cinderella comes to Budapest in 2025, lighting up the UP Event Space (Rendezvénytér) with the BUDAPEST PLAYHOUSE’s charming new adaptation. Designed to highlight timeless values—faith, humility, and courage—and to encourage audiences to dream big and believe that dreams can come true, this show isn’t just for kids.
When and Where
The fairy tale begins on September 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with additional performances on September 27 at 3:00 PM, October 17 at 6:00 PM, and October 18 at 6:00 PM. The venue’s address: 1042 Budapest, Saint Stephen Square (Szent István tér) 13-14.
Classic Tale, Fresh Cast
Directed and written by Árpád Iványi, the show follows Cinderella after her parents’ deaths, as she is forced into servitude by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. When royal invitations arrive for a ball to find the prince a bride, hope flickers for Cinderella. Forbidden from attending, her fate changes with a little help from her fairy godmother.
Laura Esti stars as Cinderella, with Viktor Petri as the Prince, supported by Ildikó Weisz, Bernadett Garaj, Dóri Burák, Bánk Csutorás, Tünde Boldizsár, and Ágota Siménfalvy. Dates and programs may change—check before you go!
