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Nearly 500 years ago, Péter Bornemisza translated, or rather reworked, one of the most famous and powerful Greek dramas of mankind, Sophocles' Electra. Bornemisza has turned the ancient masterpiece into a true Hungarian story, a contemporary drama so timeless that its characters are still recognizable in ourselves and our world today. The Hungarian Elektra is the work of a great playwright: linguistically mature and perfect, it demonstrates the intellectual power and richness of thought of its author. And although the language may seem difficult at first, if Shakespeare is seen in the original by English people, why shouldn't we do the same with an old Hungarian play?
The production is recommended for audiences over 14 years old!
Vígszínház
The Vígszínház is one of the most historic and popular theatres in Budapest. Its three venues (the Main Stage, the House Stage Studio and Chamber, the Pest Theatre) have a total of more than 1700 seats. The theatre is also known as the cradle of modern Hungarian bourgeois drama, with famous authors such as Jenő Heltai, Sándor Bródy, Dezső Szomory, Menyhért Lengyel, Ernő Szép, Sándor Hunyady, Ferenc Herczeg, and others. In the 21st century, the majority of the world's theatres with large auditoriums have lost a good part of their audience. Despite this trend, the premieres of the Vígszínház are successful, and its performances are well attended. The theatre is located on the Újlipótváros side of Szent István körút in Budapest.
