Defiant, funny musical “Old Girls” tours Hungary—four seventy-somethings laugh through love, loss, and limits. Dates in Makó, Mezőkövesd, Balmazújváros, Érd. Tickets online, $22. Celebrate aging with joy.
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when: 2026. March 1., Sunday
Csaba Csík, Rita Tallós, Katalin Ziegler, Virág Velkey, Éva Ligeti, Makó, Mezőkövesd, Balmazújváros, Érd, seniors
Four women in their seventies take the stage with bite, warmth, and zero apologies. Different cultures, same fire: they’re candid, wickedly funny, and gloriously, defiantly alive. In the final chapter of life, they choose hedonism and laughter—sometimes blunt, always buoyant. This musical comedy urges one thing in every line: “LAUGH AND LIVE.”
The Story
Through these four “old girls,” the 20th century’s scars still echo. They play like kids on a playground, scoffing at gods, social limits, love, and illness. Life hasn’t always been kind, but their humor is relentless—and liberating.
Creative Team
Written by Csaba Csík. Directed by Rita Tallós. Set and costumes by Katalin Ziegler and Virág Velkey. Lyrics by Csaba Csík. Repetiteur: Éva Ligeti.
Dates and Venues
2026.03.03 — 6900 Makó, Posta St. 2 (Posta utca 2).
2026.03.19 — 3400 Mezőkövesd, St. Ladislaus Sq. 24 (Szent László tér 24).
2026.04.17 — 4060 Balmazújváros, Kossuth Sq. 18 (Kossuth tér 18).
2026.04.24 — 2030 Érd, Alsó St. 9 (Alsó utca 9).
Tickets
USD 22.00–22.85; available online. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
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Pros
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Affordable tickets (around $22) make it an easy yes for a night out
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Family-friendliness is decent for teens and up—humor’s mature but life-affirming, not graphic
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No Hungarian required if surtitles or summaries are provided; even without, the physical comedy and music carry a lot
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Easy day-trip potential from Budapest to Érd by suburban rail/bus or car; venues in Makó, Mezőkövesd, and Balmazújváros offer small-town charm
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Topic—bold, funny older women—feels universal and relatable even if you’re new to Hungarian theatre
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Great way to see Hungarian performing arts beyond Budapest, with an award-season vibe creative team
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Compared with similar senior-centered comedies in the U.S. or UK, it’s edgier and more candid, with a distinctly Central European bite
- Smaller towns like Makó or Balmazújváros aren’t well-known to U.S. visitors, so logistics and lodging take extra planning
Cons
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Hungarian dialogue is likely; without confirmed English surtitles, non-speakers may miss nuances
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Public transport to the non-Érd venues can be multi-leg and late returns to Budapest are tricky; driving is easier but parking varies
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If you want a splashy Broadway-scale musical, this is more intimate and local in production values
