DIRTY FRED, THE CAPTAIN
Jenő Rejtő’s cult classic comes to life in a unique staged reading accompanied by the legendary comic-book illustrations of Pál Korcsmáros. Imre Csuja and seven outstanding actors bring more than forty characters to the stage in this hilarious, adventure-filled story packed with twists and eccentric personalities. Dirty Fred is back—and anything can happen!
Schedule
A staged reading accompanied by comic-book projections
Dirty Fred: Imre Csuja
Based on Jenő Rejtő’s evergreen novel, Pál Korcsmáros created an unforgettable comic strip in 1964, commissioned by the editorial team of Füles magazine. Anyone who has seen his iconic depictions of Dirty Fred, Jimmy the Sidekick or Archduke Saint Antonio can hardly imagine these characters any other way.
This brilliant work, featuring more than forty characters, is brought to life by eight outstanding actors in a unique staged reading accompanied by comic-book projections.
Cast
Dirty Fred: Imre Csuja
Anna Alvarez, aka Red Claw: Kata Gáspár
Narrator: Péter Galambos (Galamb)
Archduke Saint Antonio: Álmos Előd
Jimmy the Sidekick: András Korcsmáros
Queen Mother: Kati Zsurzs
Big Buffalo: György Berecz
Buzgó Mócsing: Gábor Albert
Director: András Korcsmáros
DIRTY FRED IS BACK—and that’s NEVER good news! Or is it?
Jenő Rejtő – Pál Korcsmáros
Dirty Fred, the Captain
Comic-book staged reading
Date: October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Venue: MOMkult
Running time: 2 hours, in two acts
The Press Has Got Wind of the Affair, Too!
“Half the country is crazy about a certified scoundrel.”
— Index · Culture
Read the article on Index
Before the performance and during the interval, be sure to visit the Képes Kiadó stand, where restored Rejtő–Korcsmáros comic books and Rejtő-themed gifts will be available at special discounted prices.
“I personally wouldn’t call it shopping. I’d call it a deal where you hand over money and, surprisingly, get something in return.”
— Jimmy the Sidekick
MOMkult
MOMkult is one of the leading community and cultural spaces in Budapest. Over the past seventy years, it has hosted numerous international productions in the Bauhaus building. Jazz, pop, classical music, contemporary dance, standup, performances, talks, theatre productions and festivals fill the interior and exterior spaces of the building.
