French farce “Tombol az erény” ignites Budapest with romance, scandal, and nonstop laughs at Veres 1 Színház. Star cast, rapid twists, one wild night in Óbuda.
when: 2025.12.18., Thursday, Budapest
where: Hungary, -
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Tangled hearts, money mix-ups, and headline-ready scandal collide in Tombol az erény (Virtue Runs Riot), Jean de Létraz’s sharpest French farce, staged by Veres 1 Színház and directed by Simon Kornél. Seven characters sprint through misunderstandings and temptation, where virtue explodes into chaos and nothing stays secret for long.
Spotlight on a star cast
The Budapest production features a buzzy ensemble: Kálid Artúr, Zorgel Enikő, Janza Kata, Bacsa Ildikó, Beleznay Endre, Pásztor Tibor, Fésűs Nelly, Csáki Edina, and Janik László. Expect crackling chemistry, rapid-fire entrances, and a pace that never lets the jokes—or the stakes—drop.
When and where
Date: Thursday, 12/18/2025
Venue: Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) – 1032 Budapest, District III – Óbuda (Old Buda), Bécsi út 154.
Good to know
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program. Keep an eye on updates—this farce thrives on surprises, onstage and off.
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Pros
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Family-friendly if your kids/teens enjoy fast, silly farce rather than heavy drama
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The play’s a classic French farce, a genre many international audiences recognize even if they don’t know this exact title
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Budapest is a well-known, tourist-friendly city with plenty to do before/after the show
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Venue is in Óbuda, a safe, interesting historic district with cafés and bars nearby for a full night out
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Easy to reach by public transport (tram lines on Bécsi út, buses; taxis/Bolt widely available) and straightforward by car with rideshares common
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Great way to experience local theater culture and see popular Hungarian stage actors up close
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Ticket prices in Budapest are typically lower than comparable theater in major U.S. cities, good value
- Performance will almost certainly be in Hungarian, so jokes/wordplay may be hard to follow without language skills or supertitles
Cons
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Veres 1 Színház isn’t internationally famous, so non-Hungarian info and booking details may be limited
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Compared to big-name West End/Broadway farces, production values may feel more intimate/low-key to some travelers
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Date is fixed (Dec 18, 2025) and organizers note it could change, which can be tricky for tight itineraries
