Balázs Andrea headlines a riotous new staging of Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig (Kövér disznó), returning to Budapest for multiple dates at RAM-Art Színház and beyond. Reuniting the hit Tortúra (Misery) team, Andrea partners again with director Árpád Iványi and actor-dramaturg Barnabás Réti for a sharp, crowd-pleasing two-act comedy running about 130 minutes.
The Team Behind the Laughs
Directed by Árpád Iványi, with a script by Barnabás Réti, the cast features:
– Helen — Balázs Andrea
– Tom — Tibor Pásztor
– Jeannie — Szilvia Lilla Tóth
– Carter — Barnabás Réti
Plot With Bite
Tom, an ambitious employee at a large corporation, stumbles into a romance with Helen, a whip-smart, outrageously funny woman who defies the reigning beauty standards. As their bond deepens, office jabs and body-shaming begin to poison their lives, stress-testing Tom’s courage, loyalty, and sense of self. LaBute’s satire dissects modern beauty ideals—how appearances sway success and recognition, and how far people will bend themselves to fit in.
From Off-Broadway to Budapest
The celebrated American playwright and screenwriter’s acclaimed satire makes its Hungarian stage debut. Premiering Off-Broadway in 2004, Fat Pig was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Comedy.
Dates and Venues
– 2026.01.16 — 1133 Budapest, District 13, Kárpát utca 23–25
– 2026.01.28 — 1066 Budapest, District 6 – Terézváros, Jókai utca 6
– 2026.02.18 — 1066 Budapest, District 6 – Terézváros, Jókai utca 6
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and program.
