István, a király (junior)
Rock opera's greatest hits in original orchestrations, with child actors
Schedule
The Hungarian State Opera House considers it extremely important to serve not only its opera-loving audience, but also to think about the next generation, the next generation of opera-goers: to involve children and young people. So, in addition to programmes for children and young people, and in addition to operas and ballets specially for children, it occasionally stages a condensed version of certain works with children, designed for the 'little ones'. This time, the company has chosen Levente Szörényi and János Bródy's legendary rock opera Stephen the King, the story of Hungary's first holy king, a shortened, child-friendly version of which has already been performed in other venues under the title Stephen the King Goes to School, directed by Pál Feke. In the 2023/24 season, OPERA will host and present this finished production in the already family-friendly, youthful Eiffel Workshop Theatre.
Please note that our performance sometimes uses strong light and sound effects, which may be disturbing for those sensitive to them.
The performance is brought to you by Zikkurat Theatre Agency and Melody Ltd. The play is co-produced with Zikkurat Theatre Agency.
EIFFEL ART STUDIOS
The largest indoor complex in Hungarian railway history, a system of vast covered spaces unique in Europe, the Northern Railway Maintenance and Engineering Works was built between 1884 and 1886. After years of alterations and renovations, starting from 2020 it is now home to the Hungarian State Opera’s new logistics and art centre.
