Laugh-out-loud farce “Not Now, Darling!” tours Budapest, Debrecen, Győr with Veres 1 Színház in 2026—love triangles, mink mayhem, and nonstop chaos from Cooney & Chapman. Book for uproarious fun.
when: 2026.01.16., Friday, Debrecen
where: Hungary, -
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Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s riotous farce “Ne most, drágám!” (“Not Now, Darling!”) hits the road with Veres 1 Színház in 2026, serving up love triangles, mink coats, scantily clad ladies, and clothes flying out the window. Set in London’s swankiest fur salon, the show is pure chaos engineered for loud, guilt-free laughter. Cooney, the maestro of mayhem, doesn’t spare the audience’s ribs, promising a night you’ll be giggling about for ages.
Where and when
Catch the comedy in multiple cities. First stop: Debrecen on 2026.01.16 at 4034 Debrecen, Faraktár u. 67. Then Budapest on 2026.02.19 at 1032 Budapest, District III – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154. More dates are expected as the tour rolls out, with Győr also on the map.
Good to know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Bring your best laugh and maybe leave your dignity at home—this fur-filled frenzy is all about fun.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe if your crew enjoys slapstick and farce, with fast-paced silliness that teens and adults can share a laugh over
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English-language roots: “Not Now, Darling!” is a well-known British farce, so the humor style may feel familiar to U.S. audiences
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Multiple Hungarian cities (Budapest, Debrecen, Győr) give flexible options for travelers’ itineraries
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Budapest stop is in Óbuda, an area many tourists visit; easy to pair with sightseeing and dining
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Reaching venues is straightforward: Budapest has solid public transport and rideshares; driving between cities is simple on well-marked highways
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Good value compared to West End/Broadway prices while delivering classic door-slamming chaos
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Fun cultural crossover: see a British hit interpreted by a Hungarian company for a fresh twist
Cons
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Likely performed in Hungarian; non-speakers may miss jokes unless supertitles or English-friendly nights are offered
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Some risqué themes (scantily clad characters, innuendo) may not suit young kids or conservative travelers
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Debrecen and Győr are less known to U.S. tourists, so extra planning for lodging/transport is needed
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Tour dates can change, and tickets/info may be mostly in Hungarian, making advance planning trickier
