| Treasurywho laughs last – Independent Theater Hungarywho laughs lastki nevet a végén?Stand-up is mainly a male genre—but what are we to do when the girls of Independent Theater Hungary are tougher than anyone else? Four “harmless” chicks set the stage on fire as they win over every heart with playful ease and leave every abdominal muscle aching. Once they …
Gypsy Solitude
| Treasurygypsy solitude – kristóf horváthgypsy solitudeCIgyar MagányKristóf Horváth, known to many as “Actor Bob,” explores the social and personal aspects of shame in his stand-up performance. It is both entertaining and deeply confrontational: using humor and irony, he calls out typical situations that reveal the insecurities and fears behind social prejudices. A “Gypsy Window-Giraffe”—an easily understandable dictionary for coexistence, …
Gypsy, But Decent
| Treasurygipsy, but decent – rudolf forgács, dániel saidgypsy, but decentcigány, de rendesEveryone has heard—and perhaps even said—about someone that “he’s Gypsy, but decent!” Rudi has heard it too. About himself. These three words, meant as a compliment, hold surprisingly deep implications on both a personal and social level. What impact do these three words have? What does it take …
Evilface
| TreasuryEvilface – GERNER CSABAEvilfacerosszarcA performance that lies somewhere between stand-up comedy and monodrama, in which an actor uses his own stories to show how stage characters are constructed. The scenes are both playful and thought-provoking, shedding light on how we see each other and what we project onto others. Don’t you think it’s funny when they call you a …
The Life of Mariella Mehr
| TreasuryThe life of mariella mehr – rs9 theaterthe life of mariella mehrmariella mehr életeA theatrical piece about the tragic fate of the Jenisch people in Switzerland, who were victims of a state-led biological genocide. The story, inspired by the works of Mariella Mehr, brings to life a hidden past and the struggle for survival. A deeply moving play about …
Cannibals
| TreasuryCannibals – independent theater hungaryCannibalsemberevőkThe butcher has disappeared. 131 Roma were convicted. No bodies. 41 Roma were publicly executed. Still no bodies, no evidence. Only confessions extracted under torture. The performance of Independent Theater of Hungary commemorates a story reminiscent of the Dark Ages.”What do they want from us? What do they charge us with? Why do they torture …
Great Expectations
| Treasurygreat expectations – Heart Voices Company, Parfórum, Sajátszínház, Hungarian Roma Association of Szomolya, Emma Associationgreat expectationsmegeshetne másképpThe focal point of the theatrical performance is the story of a young woman named Ramóna, who has just given birth to her first daughter. The performance is based on the personal stories of healthcare workers, maternity activists, Roma and non-Roma women. In …
Czinka Panna
| Treasurypanna czinka – Dance of the witches – Independent Theater Hungarypanna czinka – dance of the witchczinka panna – boszorkánycsárdásThe play Czinka Panna – The Dance of the Witch written by Barnabás Boda-Novy presents the life and courage of the legendary female Gypsy violinist. Panna was not afraid to oppose the conventions of the age that a woman’s fate is …
Rotting Birds
| Treasuryrotting birds – Independent Theater Hungaryrotting birdsrothadó madarakThe tearful-laughing punk opera directed by Rodirgó Balogh is based on a true story and it’s focusing on the forgotten Roma author, József Holdosi’s work. Imre, the grandfather, sues his grandson, József. The grandfather believes that József in his novel called Birds has offended him, his deceased relatives, and his current wife. …
Builders of a Country
| Treasurybuilders of a country – Independent Theater Hungarybuilders of a countryországépítőkWhile many see the majority of Gypsies as unemployed, Roma workers have long played a prominent role in building houses in Hungary. Initially in the field of adobe bricklaying, later in brick factories and then in the construction industry in general, the role of Roma has become increasingly important, …
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