Catch hilarious Not Now, Darling! comedy in Budapest 2026 at Veres 1 Színház. Ray Cooney classic with love triangles, mayhem for all ages!
Catch Not Now, Darling! (Ne most, drágám!), the riotous comedy touring multiple cities in 2026 courtesy of Veres 1 Színház. This Ray Cooney and John Chapman classic unfolds in London’s poshest fur salon, crammed with steamy love triangles, scantily clad ladies, flying garments, and non-stop mayhem for pure carefree hilarity. It’s an unforgettable laugh fest for every age group that’ll have your abs in knots – don’t skip this belly-busting stage spectacle!
Performance Dates
March 30, 2026 (Monday): Not Now, Darling! (Ne most, drágám!) | Veres 1 Színház, 1032 Budapest, 3rd District – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
April 3, 2026: Not Now, Darling! (Ne most, drágám!) | Veres 1 Színház, 1032 Budapest, 3rd District – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
July 28, 2026: Not Now, Darling! (Ne most, drágám!) | Mézesvölgyi Szabadtéri Színpad, 2112 Veresegyház, Búcsú tér.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and program!
2025, adrienne
Pros
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This comedy chaos is billed as hilarious fun for every age group, making it super family-friendly without any creepy adult vibes.
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Ray Cooney's Not Now, Darling! is a classic British farce known internationally in theater circles, like Noises Off or other slapstick romps you've probably heard of.
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Budapest's a massive hit with US tourists, one of Europe's top spots for first-timers.
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Veres 1 Színház in Óbuda is easy to reach by bus or tram from downtown Budapest in 30-45 minutes.
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The Veresegyház outdoor stage is just a quick 40-minute train ride from Budapest's Keleti station, no car needed.
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Tickets are way cheaper than similar farces on Broadway or the West End, killer value for big laughs.
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Physical comedy and flying fur antics make it visually hilarious, bridging any cultural gaps.
Cons
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Performed entirely in Hungarian, so no language skills means missing witty dialogue – you'll get the mayhem but not every punchline.
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Óbuda's cool but not as famous or central to foreign visitors as Budapest's big sights like Parliament or the Chain Bridge.
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Veresegyház is a small town 20 miles north, way less known and off the typical tourist trail.
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2026 dates require planning flights and stays way ahead, tricky for spontaneous US trips.
