Hívjuk és várjuk: Debrecen’s VOKE Egyetértés Cultural Center throws open its doors for 2025–2026 with a punchy mix of exhibitions, concerts, theater, and neighborhood staples. One of the region’s oldest cultural anchors, the center programs with an open mind and a high bar—expect classics, cult hits, candlelit concerts, and comedy with bite. Here’s what’s coming, and why you’ll want a seat.
Comedy That Snowballs: “Szeretőből egy is sok”
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 19:00. Robin Hawdon’s two-act farce proves one slip of the tongue can topple even the most carefully planned weekend. Elaborate schemes collapse like a house of cards, misunderstandings pile up, and desires collide in ways that ensure nobody gets exactly what they crave—thankfully, before the jug even heads to the well. Cast: Trokán Anna/Szőlőskei Tímea (Clarice), Suhajda Dániel (Roger), Gregor Bernadett (Daisie), Baronits Gábor (Richard), Barabás Kiss Zoltán/Kiss Zoltán (Bob), Beleznay Endre (Rodney). Translation: Danicska Mónika, Straub Dezső. Director: Beleznay Endre. Program subject to change.
Ennio Morricone by Candlelight
Monday, November 24, 2025, 19:00. A string quartet guides you through Morricone’s emotional landscape—tension, melancholy, joy—drawn from legends like Once Upon a Time in the West (Volt egyszer egy vadnyugat), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (A Jó, a Rossz és a Csúf), The Hateful Eight (Aljas nyolcas), The Man Who Defeated Al Capone (Aki legyőzte Al Caponét), and The Professional (A profi). Hundreds of candles turn the hall into a glowing universe where music and light braid into a memory-making evening.
New Operetta Premiere: “Te rongyos élet…”
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 17:00. A two-act operetta by Imre Kálmán and Zsolt Meskó. The composer’s life is operetta-worthy itself. Through an altruistic fan, a shy genius, and a fiercely ambitious young actress, the show peeks behind the theater’s curtains into a tangled, passionate, bittersweet, playful world. Kálmán’s music has won hearts for a century; expect hits like Te rongyos élet/Mondd meg, hogy imádom, Pesti nők/Álom, álom, édes álom, Túl az Óperencián, Az asszony összetör, Szép város, Kolozsvár, Hajmási Péter. Writer: Zsolt Meskó. Cast: Ibolya Nagy, Attila Csengeri, Elvira Haraszti/Dorka Pacskó.
Midlife Meltdown: “A feleség negyvennél kezdődik”
Monday, December 1, 2025, 19:00. By Arne Sultan, Earl Barrett, Ray Cooney. Translation: Endre Beleznay. Linda’s tired of her 17-year marriage, suburbia, the impending big four-oh—and George. When he falls asleep during sex, she’s done. She wants quality intimacy, attention, love, life. She wants a divorce. Their teenage son has a girlfriend, grandpa rehashes military tales, friends give terrible advice, and George—fortified by the bar cabinet—decides to “rejuvenate” the marriage. A sharply built British comedy from the 1980s, staged by Fórum Színház with a starry cast. Cast: George Harper (Endre Beleznay), Linda Harper (Gerda Pikali/Bernadett Gregor), Roger Dixon (Kristóf Németh/Dániel Suhajda), Betty Dixon (Bernadett Gregor/Tímea Vanya), Bernard Harper (András Faragó/Sándor Szűcs), Leonard Harper (Zsombor Náray-Kovács/Milos Kozma/Áron Várhelyi/Dominik Kovács). Creators: Set/Costume György Csík; Assistant/Prompter Andrea Juhász; Directors Kristóf Németh, Endre Beleznay; Producer Kristóf Németh. Runtime: 180 minutes, 1 intermission. Recommended 14+. Program subject to change.
Cult Classic Reborn: “Macskafogó”
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 19:00. Two-act musical. Music and lyrics: Róbert Szikora. Dramaturgy: István Iglódi, Csaba Vizeli. Based on Béla Ternovszky and József Nepp’s smash-hit animated film. The 1986 cult favorite springs back with magical songs, tear-jerking humor, and action. The cats-versus-mice gang war pushes mice to the brink until Grabowski, a burned-out secret agent mouse, returns from exile to save society and free the president’s kidnapped daughter. The cat syndicate launches a rat commando in pursuit—cue unlikely friendships, grand romances, and nonstop adventures. Cast highlights: Grabowski (Tamás Mészáros), Mr. Tájföl (Attila Csengeri/Zsolt Kósa), President (János Ondrik), Safranek (Csaba Gieler), Holly (Gabriella Tar), Miss Gatto – Diva (Ágnes Kuczmann), Lazy Dick (Csaba Papp), Billy (Gábor Dávid Nádas), Buddy (András P. Petőcz), plus a large ensemble. Creators: Visual Stage Magic; Sound Zoltán Bertalanits; Lights Norbert Zalka; Set Csaba Vizeli; Costumes Annamária Húros – Anita Másikné Vizeli; Stage Manager Tibor Dékány; Choreography Assistant Edina Csizmadia; Choreographer Gábor Bakó; Director Csaba Vizeli.
Velvet Darkness: “Az Éj Eleganciája”
Friday, December 5, 2025, 19:00. Attila Csengeri, Andrea Mahó, and Gábor Kovács deliver a concert that’s more than musical—think passion, mystery, and immortal love instead of Halloween jump scares. Under moody lights, legends from The Phantom of the Opera (Az Operaház Fantomja), Romeo and Juliet (Rómeó és Júlia), Cats (Macskák), and global hits glide in like a longed-for embrace. Dress code: black, white, gold, or red. Don’t miss the grandeur.
Bare Truths: “Meztelen igazság”
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 19:00. A musical comedy about self-acceptance, the power of sisterhood, and the courage it takes to strip down—emotionally and literally. Six women from very different backgrounds join a confidence-boosting pole-dance course. They’re not just there for sexy moves: friendships form, secrets surface, bodies are embraced, and a bold idea leads them to shed inhibitions—and clothes—for charity. Cast: Trisha (Paula Barbinek), Bev (Piroska Kokas), Faith (Anita Deutsch), Sarah (Ági Gubik), Rita (Évi Sári/Barbara Xantus), Gabby (Linda Fekete). Director: Rita Tallós.
Benefits Gone Wild: “Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!”
Friday, December 12, 2025, 19:00; Sunday, February 8, 2026, 19:00. Michael Cooney’s two-part madhouse, translated and adapted by Albert Benedek; revival revised by Albert Benedek, Oliver W. Horvath, HCS. Bánfalvy Stúdió’s 2018 hit, refreshed in 2025. Director: Csaba Horváth. Producers: HCS, Oliver W. Horvath. A London-based Hungarian has had enough of free money. Róbert Szűcs has it all—unemployment benefit, old-age pension, sick pay, family allowance, disability payments, and yes, free cow’s milk—plus a nursing-bra racket that even makes his wife jealous. To avoid getting caught, he’d rather ditch the illicit benefits than his spouse or freedom. Turns out, dumping handouts isn’t so simple. Cast: Linda Szűcs-Swan (Iza Varga/Zsófia Kondákor).
