Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s Not Now, Darling brings uproarious farce to Budapest, Győr, Debrecen in 2026—mink coats, mistaken identities, door-slamming chaos in a swanky London fur salon.
when: 2026.01.06., Tuesday, Győr
where: Hungary, -
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Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s riotous farce Not Now, Darling (Ne most, drágám!) returns in 2026, with Veres 1 Színház bringing the chaos to multiple cities. Expect love triangles, mink coats, scantily clad ladies, garments flying out the window, and full-on bedlam—all inside London’s swankiest fur salon. Cooney, the master of comedy, once again targets your laugh muscles with precision. Spend an evening with the Not Now, Darling crew, and you’ll carry the memory for a long time.
Tour Dates and Venues
– 2026.01.06 — Győr, 9021, Aradi vértanúk útja 16.
– 2026.01.12 — Budapest, 1032, District III – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
– 2026.01.16 — Debrecen, 4034, Faraktár u. 67.
What to Expect
Featherlight plotting, razor-sharp timing, and door-slamming madness as gifts, lies, and identities unravel in a high-end salon where a mink means everything and clothing is optional. It’s unfiltered, feel-good entertainment designed for pure laughter in a brisk, elegant setting. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
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Pros
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Fun, fast, English-born farce that’s easy to follow even if you’re new to Hungarian theater
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Multiple cities (Budapest, Győr, Debrecen) give you flexibility to fit it into a Hungary itinerary
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Easy laughs and brisk pacing make it a solid pick for a jet‑lagged evening when you want low-effort entertainment
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Budapest venue is in Óbuda, a safe, chill district with good dining and craft beer nearby
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Public transport in Budapest is excellent; trams and buses reach Óbuda easily, and rideshares are plentiful
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Compared with museum nights or opera, tickets are usually cheaper and lighter on time/energy
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If you’ve seen British farces in the U.S. (Noises Off–style chaos), this scratches the same itch with local flair
Cons
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Family-friendliness is mixed: skimpy outfits, innuendo, and bedroom humor may be awkward with kids
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The play is famous in the UK but not a global must-see, so bragging rights are modest
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Outside Budapest, Győr and Debrecen venues are less known to foreign visitors and may require more planning
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Expect Hungarian-language performance; jokes depend on timing/wordplay, so non‑Hungarian speakers could miss punchlines without supertitles or a synopsis
