Siófok wraps up 2025 with a cozy, kid-friendly lineup of interactive puppet shows, hands-on crafts, and big-hearted musical theater. From the classic Three Little Pigs to a two-meter-tall dragon and a mischievous green grump trying to steal Christmas, there’s plenty to keep little ones wide-eyed—and parents nostalgic.
November 20, Thursday, 4:30 PM — We’re Not Afraid of the Wolf!
GRIMASZ Színház presents an interactive puppet show where the persistent wolf just won’t give up, and the three little pigs must outsmart him. Expect lots of audience giggles and a chance for kids to join in.
Venue: BRTK Library, children’s section
Admission: free
November 22, Saturday, 10:30 AM — Mazsola and Tádé (musical puppet show)
A beloved classic comes to life with Ametist Bábszínház at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center, Fő tér 2. This is the tale many parents and grandparents grew up with: the scatterbrained little piglet whose joys and sorrows feel familiar, and Manócska, whose warm, wise words somehow untangle every problem—and may even offer a few gentle hints for parenting’s trickier moments.
Generations still remember the pumpkin house from TV. If you do too, here’s your chance to introduce Mazsola, Manócska, Tádé, and friends to your kids or grandkids.
Written by: Ágnes Bálint
Adapted and directed for puppets by: Károly Szívós
Puppet design: Vera Bródy
Music: László Pivarnyik
Cast includes: Mazsola, Manócska, Tádé, Egérke, Fülöpke, Varjú bácsi, and Little Birds
Recommended ages: 2–7
Duration: 60 minutes
Venue: Kálmán Imre Cultural Center
November 29, Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Advent Craft Time
Adventi Szöszmötölő takes over the children’s section at the library with a hands-on craft session to get ready for Advent: winter and Christmas figures to cut, glue, and make your own.
Date and time: November 29, Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Venue: BRTK Library, children’s section
Admission: free
December 12, Friday, 10:00 AM — Süsü, the Dragon (musical fairy play, 2 acts)
Hadart Színház presents a full-stage production of István Csukás and István Bergendy’s Süsü, a gentle, one-headed dragon who’s banished by his fearsome three-headed father and forced to leave the dragon realm. At first everyone’s scared of Süsü, but soon he befriends a wandering prince—and eventually both find a new home at the royal court.
You’ll also meet the melancholy princess waiting for a prince to arrive, the caring nurse, an always-shivering king, and the gloriously inept mercenaries. The show features a self-rotating, large-scale set, the officially approved two-meter-tall Süsü, and original music newly re-orchestrated.
Duration: about 120 minutes, with intermission
Venue: Kálmán Imre Cultural Center
Cast:
– Süsü: Ádám Lévai
– Prince: Mihály Bordás
– Princess: Éva Bátyai / Boglárka Háda
– King: János Háda
– Nurse: Szilvia Molnár
– Trunkó: Csaba Gieler
– Brunkó: Gábor Maday
– Dragonweed Seller: György Juhász
– Court Jester I: Boglárka Háda / Jázmin Háda
– Court Jester II: Réka Lakatos / Réka Zsigmond
Director: János Háda
December 16, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM — The Grinch (one act)
Pesti Művész Színház arrives with a funny, heartwarming spin on the green, grouchy loner on Kobak Mountain whose only friend is his loyal dog, Max. His gadget-stuffed cave keeps him comfortable—and far from the increasingly loud Christmas cheer down in Kifalva. When the Who-like townsfolk announce Christmas will be three times bigger this year, the Grinch decides there’s only one way to restore silence: steal it all.
He disguises himself as Santa and even ropes in a whiny reindeer to haul his sleigh. Meanwhile, Cindy-Lou Ki, bursting with Christmas joy, plans with her friends to catch Santa and thank him for helping her overworked mom. As Christmas nears, her good intentions are on a collision course with the Grinch’s scheming.
Performances: 10:00 AM (Kisvakond pass), 2:00 PM (Csimota pass)
Venue: Kálmán Imre Cultural Center, theater hall
December 20, Saturday, 2:00 PM — Pablo and Picasso, or The Carnival of the Animals (family musical)
Pannon Várszínház stages a big-hearted family musical for the adventurous and the rule breakers. One hero is Pablo, a rhinoceros. The other is a boy gifted at drawing, nicknamed Picasso at school. They’re bound by a shared sense of something missing—perhaps love, acceptance, and the power of imagination. Together they tumble through adventures across human and animal communities, find new friends, and voice a common wish. Kids, animals, and plants join forces to build a bridge to a world where every form of life has value.
Venue: Kálmán Imre Cultural Center, theater hall
Ticket prices:
– Adult: 4,000 HUF (about 11 USD)
– Child: 3,500 HUF (about 9.60 USD)
Cast highlights:
– Alex Szekfű, aka Picasso: Ákos Ruzsin
– Pablo, the rhinoceros: András Koscsisák
– Mother: Erika Gyenis / Vanda Horváth
– Zenóbia, salamander lady: Barbara Kárpáti
– Szevériusz, chivalrous iguana and Zenóbia’s secretary: Dávid Szelle
– Dia, spider, aerial and brain acrobat: Borbála Szalontai
– Izidor, snail and master paint mixer: Zoltán Dániel Pintér
– Kriksz: Fruzsina Farkas / Flóra Sági
– Kraksz: Zsófia Kovács
– Parlando, longhorn beetle, self-styled hero and musician: Titán Perger
– Falafel, the vegan lion: Gergely Kuti
– Ti-Ti Szün, eastern parrot: Nóra Magashegyi
– Datolya, fussy chimp: Boglárka Takáts / Flóra Sági
– Kókusz, older sister: Zsanett Fanni Kutasi
– Bambusz, younger sister: Manka Kiss-Kocsis
– Bori, Picasso’s classmate and friend: Panka Kiss / Panna Bori Balogh
– Somolyay, businessman: László Keresztesi
– Ivett, Somolyay’s secretary: Kamilla Kátai
– Lizard, Zenóbia’s agent: Flóra Sági / András Czombál
– Bence: Balázs Mihalecz
– Gergő: Vanda Horváth / Nikolett Balázs / András Czombál
– Szonja: Regina Csilla Topa
– Ensemble: Nikolett Balázs, Balázs Mihalecz, Vanda Horváth, Emma Patakos, Regina Csilla Topa, Panna Bori Balogh, Réka Kreutz, Dorottya Szternácsik, Sebestyén Miklós Fridrich, Elisabeth Horváth, Flóra Sági / András Czombál
Creative team: Stage design by László Vándorfi; costumes by Erzsébet Rátkai; assistant director and choreographer associates Kitti Szücs, Nikolett Balázs; choreographer Kristóf Widder; co-director Márton Lenchés; director László Vándorfi.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
