Győr’s beloved Richter Hall throws open its doors in early 2026 with a jam-packed lineup of farces, musical comedies, operetta glamour, and a standout piano evening. The venue, home to the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra and named after world-famous conductor János Richter, also boasts a modern, 1,076 sq ft soundproof rehearsal room on the second floor with striking lighting and air conditioning. Address: 9021 Győr, Aradi vértanúk útja 16.
Year-End Laughter: Aradi–Varga Show
December 30, 2025, Tuesday, 19:00
Two icons of Hungarian cabaret, Tibor Aradi and József Ferenc Varga—both Karinthy Ring–winning comedians—bring retro cabaret vibes back to the stage with their trademark partner, Erika Steinkohl. The fan-favorite Aradi–Varga Show lands live at Richter Hall for a pre–New Year burst of carefree laughter.
Michael Cooney’s Farce: Guess Who Lives Here?!
January 2, 2026, Friday, 19:00; April 12, 2026, Sunday, 15:00
A delirious two-act comedy from Bánfalvy Stúdió, translated and reworked by Albert Benedek, Oliver W. Horváth, and HCS. Directed by Csaba Horváth, produced by HCS and Oliver W. Horváth.
A London-based Hungarian, Róbert Szűcs, has it made on every benefit under the sun—unemployment, old-age pension, sick pay, family allowance, disability, plus free cow’s milk—and even a nursing bra side hustle that stokes his wife’s jealousy. Fearing exposure, he decides he’d rather ditch all his illegitimate benefits than lose his freedom or his marriage. It turns out shedding state support is the hardest part. Cast includes Iza Varga/Zsófia Kondákor (Linda Szűcs-Swan), Ferenc Hujber (Róbert Szűcs), Imre Harmath/Ádám Gombás (Paweł Duda), Ádám Gombás/Zoli Kiss (Mr. George Jenkins), Ganxsta Zolee (Gyurka), Anna Bugár/Zsófia Kondákor (Sally Chessington), Péter Sándor/Levente Hajdu (Dr. Chapman), István Imre/Dávid Csányi (Mr. Fortbright), Orsolya György (Miss Cowper), and Timi Stelczer (Magdalena Szmrczyk). Premiered by Bánfalvy Stúdió in 2018, refreshed in 2025.
Ray Cooney: Run for Your Wife
January 3, 2026, Saturday, 19:00
In Wimbledon, Mary frets over her late taxi-driver husband, John Smith, and calls the police. Four and a half minutes away in Richmond, Barbara—also married to John Smith—does the same. John has lived a double life for years, but when he helps an elderly woman and ends up in the hospital, he gives the wrong address. The police spring into action, and John pinballs between wives while his secrets unravel.
Cast: Dénes Száraz (John Smith), Ramóna Kiss/Anna Bugár (Mary), Léda Mezei (Barbara), Endre Beleznay (Stanley Curtis), Imre Harmath (Inspector Porterhouse), Dániel Suhajda (Inspector Troughton), Zoltán Kiss (Bobby Franklyn), Gábor Pintér (Photographer). Creative team: translation/dramaturgy by Albert Benedek, director Csaba Horváth, producers HCS and Oliver W. Horváth, set/costume by Gabriella Győri, assistant director Diána B. Szikra, choreography by Gyula Antal Horváth.
Ray Cooney: Out of Order (A miniszter félrelép)
January 4, 2026, Sunday, 19:00
Bánfalvy Stúdió revives the Olivier Award–winning Best New Comedy of 1992. Translation by Tamás Ungvári, dramaturgy by Albert Benedek, directed by Csaba Horváth.
Rising government minister Richard Willey sneaks off to a posh hotel for a fling with opposition secretary Jane—only to find a “corpse” hanging in the window. He summons his jumpy parliamentary secretary, George Pigden, and chaos erupts as the hotel manager and headwaiter interrupt at the worst moments, Richard’s wife surfaces, a nurse and a jealous husband complicate everything, and the night keeps the twists coming.
Cast: Tamás Vastag (Richard Willey), Imre Harmath (Hotel Manager), Gábor Urmai (Headwaiter), Zsófia Kondákor (Jane Worthington), Gábor Pintér/Ádám Gombás (The Body), Ferenc Hujber (George Pigden), Ganxsta Zolee (Ronnie), Anna Bugár/Réka Léda Mezei (Pamela), Tímea Stelczer (Nurse). Producers HCS and Oliver W. Horváth, choreography by Gyula Antal Horváth, set/costume by Gabriella Győri.
Meztelen igazság (The Naked Truth) – Musical Comedy
January 5, 2026, Monday, 19:00
Six very different women sign up for a confidence-boosting pole-dance course. They’re not just here for sexy moves: friendships form, secrets surface, and self-acceptance takes center stage. In a bold act of solidarity, they decide to strip their inhibitions—and their clothes—for charity. Witty, liberating, and all about sisterhood and body positivity.
Cast: Petra Haumann (Trisha), Piroska Kokas (Bev), Anita Deutsch (Faith), Zsuzsa Nyertes (Sarah), Évi Sári (Rita), Linda Fekete (Gabby). Written by Dave Simpson, translated/dramaturgy by Paula Barbinek, directed by Rita Tallós, set/costume by Éva Gordos, choreography by Andrea Tallós, rehearsal coach Adrienn Fehér, sound György Csomor, lights András Váradi “Szőke,” music: international hits reimagined, lyrics by Csik Csaba/Dávid Péter Cseh, pole training by Bernadett Tóth/Pole Heaven. Cast subject to change.
Ray Cooney: Mayhem in a Fur Salon
January 6, 2026, Tuesday, 19:00
Love triangles, minks, scantily clad ladies, garments flying out the window—pure madness in London’s chicest fur salon. Gilbert, a puffed-up co-owner, plans the conquest of his life while his wife’s away, but prickly lovers, plummeting fur prices, a returning spouse, and even a drunken frigate captain derail everything. His honorable partner, Arnold, can’t keep up with the multiplying affairs, closet-hiding women, and husbands in pursuit. Testosterone spikes, London Transport acquires more lingerie, and Gilbert lobs new harebrained schemes until the explosive finale. Ray Cooney’s Ne most, drágám! (Not Now, Darling) clocks in at 110 minutes of uproar.
Black-and-White Paths: Zoltán Fejérvári Piano Recital
January 15, 2026, Thursday, 19:00 – Győr Philharmonic Orchestra presents Zoltán Fejérvári.
Program:
– Leoš Janáček: On an Overgrown Path – 27 minutes
– György Kurtág: Games – selections – 12 minutes
Intermission
– Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen – 19 minutes
– Johannes Brahms: Sonata in C major – 27 minutes
Sybill
January 16, 2026, Friday, 19:00
Operetta favorite Sybill returns to the Richter stage—details and cast to be announced at the venue.
In Wine There’s Merriment – New Year Operetta Gala
January 17, 2026, Saturday, 15:00 and 19:00
Monarchia Operett toasts the New Year with a full-evening showcase blending the finest Hungarian wine culture and classic operetta traditions. The “Borban a Vigasság” Lovagrendi Operett Gála threads the life and passion of János Mathiász, the world’s most famous Hungarian grape breeder, through sparkling melodies and stories of wine, love, and joie de vivre. Expect golden-age hits and spirited drinking songs by Imre Kálmán, Jenő Huszka, Pál Ábrahám, Johann Strauss, Béla Zerkovitz, Mihály Eisemann, and Szabolcs Fényes, including evergreens like Borban az igazság. A sumptuous time-travel through music, history, and a glass well raised.
