Siófok’s theater scene buzzes all year long with a mix of classics, comedies, musicals, and cutting-edge shows hitting the stages. Big-name actors and top troupes deliver evenings of pure cultural magic for every age group. These lakeside nights on the shore of Lake Balaton create memories that stick, all centered at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center, Fő tér 2, 8600 Siófok.
Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (Run for Your Wife?) – March 1, Sunday 7pm
Ray Cooney’s madcap comedy in two acts, translated and dramatized by Benedek Albert, reworked for revival by Benedek Albert, Oliver W. Horvath, and HCS. Original from Bánfalvy Stúdió 2018, refreshed in 2025. Directed by Horváth Csaba, produced by HCS and Oliver W. Horvath. Stars include Varga Izabella, Hujber Ferenc, Ganxsta Zolee, Sándor Péter, and Bugár Anna. The plot? A London-based Hungarian guy is fed up with free money scams—unemployment benefits, pension, sick pay, child allowance, disability, free milk, even a nursing bra racket that sparks wifely jealousy. He wants to ditch the fraud before getting busted, preferring to keep his wife and freedom. But shaking off the handouts ain’t easy! Full cast: Linda Szűcs-Swan as Varga Iza/Kondákor Zsófia; Szűcs Róbert as Hujber Ferenc; Pawel Duda as Harmath Imre/Gombás Ádám; Mr. George Jenkins as Gombás Ádám/Kiss Zoli; Gyurka as Ganxsta Zolee; Sally Chessington as Bugár Anna/Kondákor Zsófia; Dr. Chapman as Sándor Péter/Hajdu Levente; Mr. Fortbright as Imre István/Csányi Dávid; Miss Cowper as György Orsolya; Magdalena Szmrczyk as Stelczer Timi.
Sose halunk meg (We Never Die) Musical – March 10, Tuesday 7pm
By Dés László, Nemes István, Koltai Róbert, and Nógrádi Gábor, from Pannon Várszínház in the Karinthy subscription series. Koltai Róbert’s unforgettable film springs to life as a musical with Dés László’s killer score. Shoulder-brace Uncle Gyuszi guides his teen nephew—and us—through early ’60s Hungary, packed with quirky spots, characters, and dilemmas. It’s a sunny tale masking a little guy’s passion play, channeling heroes like the sergeant from A tizedes meg a többiek (The Sergeant and the Others), Minarik from A régi idők focija (Football of the Good Old Days), and Koltai’s own screen icon. Live theater magic replaces film tricks. Cast: Gyula as Koscsisák András; Imi as Szelle Dávid; Mother as Oravecz Edit; Father as Keresztesi László; Boldi as Molnár Ervin/Pintér Zoltán Dániel; Nusi as Lovas Juci; Simula/Butcher/Priest as Németh Ádám; Pucus/Fakanalas/Balog II as Jónás Szabolcs; Greengrocer/Irma/Deutsch aunt as Fekete Linda; Deutsch uncle as Krámer György; Teréz as Pap Lívia; Inspector/Doctor/Priznyák as Lukács Félix; Ancika/Loud/Kerchief seller/Évike/Ica/Woman as Farkas Fruzsina; Cop as Pintér Zoltán Dániel/Csabai Pál; Cultural Center boss as Kuti Gergely/Perger Titán; Pianist as Perger Titán/Mihalecz Balázs; Woman as Magashegyi Nóra/Fekete Linda. Plus: Balázs Nikolett, Csabai Pál, and more. Sets by Kovács Yvette Alida; costumes by Justin Júlia; choreography by Krámer György. Assistant directors: Balázs Nikolett, Magashegyi Nóra. Directed by Vándorfi László. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes with intermission.
Műhelylátogatás – Mácsai Pál Evening – March 25, Wednesday 7pm
What if the performer invites you into his workshop as he preps poetry recitals? Real tools here: stories, experiences, musings, doubts, memories. He spills what connects to the text, why he delivers it that way. Poems by Arany, Petőfi, Ady, József Attila, Kosztolányi, Babits, Pilinszky, Orbán Ottó, Petri, Parti-Nagy, Villon-Faludy, Tóth Krisztina—through Mácsai Pál’s eyes and voice.
EgyÉletem – Mucsi Zoltán – March 26, 7pm
Biographical stand-up, one act (90 minutes). Celebs share life-defining moments in the Egy életem series—life writes the script. Kapa to the nation, beloved by all, but his path was rocky. Trained as locksmith, dreamed of soccer. Landed as extra at Szolnoki Szigligeti Színház, hooked for 15 years, rising from bits to leads. Big break in Budapest: theater and film starring roles. Teamed with Scherer Péter for iconic Kapa-Pepe duo. Still rolling. Mucsi bares his soul “Kapásan”—Abony childhood to Szolnok paperboy, dramatic roles to electrician bits, Jancsó flicks to Tóth János. Family tales too. Dangerously funny! “I expect world peace, humanity bettered, climate fixed from this show. Even partial wins thrill me,” quips Mucsi Zoltán. Starring Mucsi Zoltán. Directed/produced by Lévai Balázs. Dramaturg: Gyulay Eszter. Visuals/VJ: Kőváry Dani, Mucsi Milán. Lights: Ács István. Production manager: Fantoly Nikolett.
Mezítláb a parkban (Barefoot in the Park) – March 28, Saturday 7pm
Neil Simon’s classic from Orlai Produkció. Newlyweds Paul (stuffy ambitious lawyer) and Corie (romantic free spirit) snag dream top-floor flat in old building. Bliss or bust? Hilarious twists as they battle for home sweet home. Cast: László Lili as Corie Bratter; Rohonyi Barnabás as Paul Bratter; Kerekes Éva as Mrs. Banks; Epres Attila as Victor Velasco; Ficzere Béla as Phone guy. Tickets: ground floor $10 (3,500 HUF), balcony $11 (4,000 HUF).
A feleség negyvennél kezdődik (The Wife Starts at Forty) – March 30, Monday 7pm
Marriage-fixer comedy from Fórum Színház. By Arne Sultan, Earl Barrett, Ray Cooney; translated by Beleznay Endre. Beleznay Endre as George Harper; Pikali Gerda/Gregor Bernadett as Linda Harper; Németh Kristóf/Suhajda Dániel as Roger Dixon; Gregor Bernadett/Vanya Tímea/Domokos Éva Lili as Betty Dixon; Faragó András/Szűcs Sándor as Bernard Harper; Náray-Kovács Zsombor/Kozma Milos/Várhelyi Áron/Kovács Dominik as Leonard Harper. Sets/costumes by Csík György; assistant/prompt Juhász Andrea. Directed by Németh Kristóf and Beleznay Endre; produced by Németh Kristóf. Linda’s bored with 17-year marriage, suburbia, midlife, hubby George. He sleeps through sex—done! She craves passion, divorce. Teen son dates, senile grandpa spins war yarns, friends spout wild advice. George, boozy boost, vows to spice things up. ’80s Brit gem with stellar cast, relatable laughs. 180 minutes, one break. Recommended for 14+.
Libikóka (Two for the Seesaw) – April 20, Monday 6pm
William Gibson’s dark comedy from Art-Színtér. Up-down like a seesaw—Gittel and Jerry struggle for balance. They think they know man-woman games, but nah. Life pivot, unclear motives—even their own. Can love halt the teeter? Kardffy Aisha as Woman (Nő); Kerényi Miklós Máté as Man (Férfi). Directed by Csiby Gergely. Tickets: ground $12.50 (4,500 HUF), balcony $11 (4,000 HUF).
Frida – April 21, Tuesday 7pm
Varsányi Anna’s musical romance. Monodrama honors Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s love with humor, heart, tunes. Snippet: “He’s snoring, jowls spilling on pillow. Awake, he’s a fat tree frog.” Lukács Melinda as Frida Kahlo, Karády Katalin prize winner.
Hamupipőke (Cinderella) – April 25, Saturday 10:30am
Fairy-tale musical at Kálmán Imre Cultural Center. The classic tale revived by two contemporary Hungarian authors.
