Wickedly funny French comedy “Hogyan nevezzelek?” hits Óbuda, Budapest—quick-fire dialogue, dinner-table revelations, and comic chaos from one outrageous baby name. Veres 1 Színház presents a must-see 2026 performance.
when: 2026.01.22., Thursday, Budapest
where: Hungary, -
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2026.01.22., Budapest — Veres 1 Színház (Veres 1 Theatre) brings Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière’s razor-sharp comedy “Hogyan nevezzelek?” (“What Shall We Name Him?”) to multiple cities in 2026. The contemporary French hit draws big, buzzing crowds for a reason: it’s breezy, wickedly funny, and cheerfully exposes our small human failings while nudging at real philosophical questions about identity, family, and the names we carry.
Catch the show in Budapest’s Óbuda (Old Buda) district on January 22, 2026, at 154 Bécsi Road, District 3, 1032 Budapest. Expect quick-fire dialogue, awkward dinner-table revelations, and a cascade of comic chaos sparked by one outrageous baby name suggestion—plus the kind of laughter that comes with a sting of truth.
Where and when
Veres 1 Színház (Veres 1 Theatre): “Hogyan nevezzelek? – vígjáték” (“What Shall We Name Him? – comedy”)
Date: 2026.01.22. (Thursday)
Venue: 154 Bécsi Road, District 3 – Óbuda (Old Buda), 1032 Budapest
Note
The organizers reserve the right to change the time and program.
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Pros
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Family-friendly laughs without crude stuff, built around relatable dinner-table drama that teens and adults will get
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The play is a smash-hit French comedy known across Europe, so the premise and humor travel well for international audiences
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Budapest is a popular, well-known destination for U.S. tourists, and Óbuda offers a charming historic vibe away from the busiest tourist core
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Easy to reach: Óbuda is well-connected by trams (e.g., 1, 17) and buses; taxis and rideshares are inexpensive by U.S. standards, and driving/parking in District 3 is manageable
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Great value versus similar stage comedies in Paris, London, or New York—tickets and refreshments are typically cheaper
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A fun cultural night out that pairs easily with nearby bars and Danube-side walks before/after the show
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The baby-name/identity theme resonates universally, so you won’t feel lost on the cultural references
Cons
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The performance is in Hungarian; without at least basic language skills or surtitles, you’ll miss a lot of the rapid-fire wordplay
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Veres 1 Színház isn’t a globally famous venue, so it lacks the “bucket-list” cachet of West End/Broadway equivalents
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Compared with English-language comedy shows in major tourist hubs, this can be harder for non-speakers to fully enjoy
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If schedules change (as noted by organizers), last-minute shifts might complicate plans for short-stay visitors
