Siófok’s theater scene stays vibrant all year, packed with classic plays, comedies, musicals, and modern productions taking turns on local stages. Top actors and acclaimed troupes deliver evenings of pure cultural bliss for every age group right on Lake Balaton’s shores. Catch these gems at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center, Fő tér 2, 8600 Siófok.
March 25: Workshop Visit – Pál Mácsai Evening
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7 p.m. What if the performer invites you into his workshop where he crafts poetry readings? Real tools here: stories, experiences, musings, doubts, memories. He’ll share how a text connects and why he delivers it that way. Poems by Arany, Petőfi, Ady, Attila József, Kosztolányi, Babits, Pilinszky, Orbán Ottó, Petri, Parti-Nagy, Villon-Faludy, Tóth Krisztina—all through Pál Mácsai’s eyes and voice. Kálmán Imre Cultural Center, theater hall.
March 26: One Life – Zoltán Mucsi
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7 p.m. Biographical stand-up, one act (90 minutes). In the One Life series, celebs share life-shaping moments—the script written by life itself. Kapa—that’s what the nation calls him; everyone knows and loves him. But his career didn’t start easily. Trained as a locksmith, he dreamed of soccer. Fate turned him into an assistant actor at Szolnoki Szigligeti Theater. Theater hooked him: he spent 15 years barely stepping out. From bit parts to leads. Then Budapest beckoned with theater and film stardom. He teamed up with Péter Scherer for the legendary Kapa-Pepe duo. He’s been going nonstop ever since. Mucsi takes the stage to share key tales—not too serious, but in pure “Kapa” style. From his days as a kid in Abony to his paperboy job in Szolnok, dramatic roles to electrician scenes, Jancsó films to Tóth János. Family stories too, ’cause life’s incomplete without them. Warning: dangerously funny! “I expect world peace from this evening, humanity improving, climate crisis solved. If just a fraction happens through my stories, no disappointment,” says Zoltán Mucsi. Cast: Zoltán Mucsi. Director-producer: Balázs Lévai. Dramaturg: Eszter Gyulay. Visuals, VJ: Dani Kőváry, Milán Mucsi. Lights: István Ács. Production manager: Nikolett Fantoly.
March 28: Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7 p.m. Orlai Production. Newlyweds Paul and Corie: he’s a conservative, ambitious lawyer; she’s a romantic free spirit. She finds their dream apartment at the top of an old building—with no elevator. Or is it all an illusion? Hilarious twists ensue as they chase domestic bliss. Cast: Lili László (Corie Bratter), Barnabás Rohonyi (Paul Bratter), Éva Kerekes (Mrs. Banks, Corie’s mom), Attila Epres (Victor Velasco, upstairs neighbor), Béla Ficzere (phone repairman). Tickets: ground floor $10 (3,500 HUF), balcony $11 (4,000 HUF).
March 30: The Wife Starts at Forty – Marriage-Fixing Comedy
Monday, March 30, 2026, 7 p.m. Fórum Theater production. Writers: Arne Sultan, Earl Barrett, Ray Cooney. Translated by Endre Beleznay. Rotating cast: Gerda Pikali/Bernadett Gregor (Linda Harper), Endre Beleznay (George Harper), Kristóf Németh/Dániel Suhajda (Roger Dixon), Bernadett Gregor/Tímea Vanya/Éva Lili Domokos (Betty Dixon), András Faragó/Sándor Szűcs (Bernard Harper), Zsombor Náray-Kovács/Milos Kozma/Áron Várhelyi/Dominik Kovács (Leonard Harper). Set/costume designer: György Csík. Assistant/prompt: Andrea Juhász. Directors: Kristóf Németh, Endre Beleznay. Producer: Kristóf Németh. Linda’s bored with her 17-year marriage, suburban life, and looming 40s—especially her clueless hubby George. When he nods off mid-sex, she’s done: she craves real passion, attention, love, life. Time for divorce. The teen son is dating, the senile grandpa spins war stories, friends offer wild advice. George, buoyed by booze, vows to spice things up. Masterful ’80s British comedy with a stellar cast—it tells our story through laughs and lovable characters. 180 minutes, one intermission. Recommended for 14+.
April 20: Seesaw by William Gibson – Black Comedy
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6 p.m. Art-Színtér production. Up, down like a seesaw. It’s tough to balance face-to-face. Gittel and Jerry think they know the man-woman game—they’re wrong. Then life’s pivot hits; they’re unclear about their own desires, let alone their partner’s. Can love halt the ride? Cast: Aisha Kardffy (Woman), Miklós Máté Kerényi (Man). Director: Gergely Csiby. Tickets: ground floor $12 (4,500 HUF), balcony $11 (4,000 HUF).
April 21: Frida by Anna Varsányi
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7 p.m. Musical romance. Anna Varsányi’s one-woman show honors Mexican art icons Frida Kahlo (Frida Kahlo) and Diego Rivera’s (Diego Rivera) love with humor, heart, and tunes. Snippet: “Still sleeping. Snores like hell, but gorgeous—double chin spilling on pillow. No bulging wonky eyes, just sparse pretty lashes. Awake, he looks like a fat tree frog.” Cast: Melinda Lukács (Frida Kahlo), Karády Katalin Award winner.
April 25 Morning: Cinderella – Fairy Tale Musical
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Classic tale revived by two modern Hungarian writers. Stunning songs, young singer-actors, gorgeous sets in a fresh take. Like most tales, happy ending: “Good gets rewarded!” Prince finds Cinderella, huge wedding, “they live happily ever after.” Cast: Melinda Boda (Cinderella), Dorina Pintér (Rozinella), Lilla Kecskeméti (Kravália), Andrea Dóka (Lady Krudélia), András Fogarassy (Mihály Peták/Kornica auntie), Kristóf Uwe Berecz (Prince), Dorina Pintér/Lilla Kecskeméti (Mice). Music: Imre Harmath. Dramaturg/lyrics: Balázs Bencze. Set: Péter Halász G. Costumes: Mária Reidinger. Director: Zsuzsa Szabó.
April 25 Evening: Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter!
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7 p.m. Two-act comedy set in a posh Paris neighborhood. From Jean Poiret and Georges Lautner’s script—1984 French blockbuster with Sophie Marceau, Jean-Paul Belmondo. Easter break: magnate Stéphane Margelle lives luxuriously with wife Sophie. Casanova vibes—no woman resists. Smooth sailing until airport drop-off, when he bumps into an 18-year-old girl. He takes her out to dinner, clubbing, and back home. Scandal: his wife’s flight is canceled, and she catches him. Lie: “Looks deceiving—she’s my daughter!” Cast: Géza Egyházi (Stéphane), Bernadett Fogarassy (Sophie), Éva Czető Fritz (Julie), Sándor Várfi (Walter), Roland Czető (Frédéric), Ottília Borbáth (Marlene). Director: András Márton. Set: János Katona Koós. Translation: József Vinkó. Assistant: Erika Dobos.
April 30: The Devil by Ferenc Molnár – Comedy
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 7 p.m. Veszprémi Petőfi Theater, Kálmán Imre subscription. Director: Péter Benkő, twice Jászai Mari Award winner, merited/excellent artist. Molnár’s Devil character and play catapulted him to world fame. It shakes up man-woman relationships with a genius twist: the Devil brings out subconscious, illogical urges. Setup: a trendy painter is about to paint a portrait of his best friend’s wife—the Devil arrives and exposes secret thoughts. The painter denies his feelings; the Devil proves otherwise. The woman invites the painter to a ball and convinces her jealous husband she’s naked under her floor-length gown. Twisty, witty, sparkling plot. Cast: Viktor Klem (Devil), Teodóra Szederjesi (Jolán), Bence Vaszkó (János), Attila Csaba Gaál (László), Emília Rubold (Elza), Zita Reiter (Cinka Selyem), Gábor P. Máté (András/Waiter). Set/costume designer: Katalin Libor. Director’s assistant: Zsófi Varga. Stage manager: Szentmikl.
