| STARSLUCIA LAKATOSlucia lakatosperforming artist, socialogistBorn: 1995, Budapest, Hungary Place of living: Budapest, Hungary Height: 164 cm Spoken languages: Hungarian, EnglishAWARDS2026Balogh Paci Scholarship for Roma artistic, and performance art worksINTERVIEW WITH lucia lakatos Favorite dish:Tomato soup Favorite color:the color of the Sun Favorite artwork:Lauryn Hill: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Ken Kessey, Lawrence Hauben, Bo Goldman: One Flew Over the …
Forgács, Rudolf
| STARSRUDOLF FORGÁCSrudolf forgácsmusician, comedianBorn: 2002, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania Place of living: Budapest, Hungary Height: 180 cm Spoken languages: Hungarian, Romanian, EnglishAWARDS2023 I. place at Transylvanian Humour Festival (Erdélyi Humorfesztivál) 2025 I. place at Showder Club talent competition INTERVIEW WITH Rudolf forgács Favorite dish:Greek Style Soup Favorite color:Orange Favorite artwork:Maurice Ravel: Pavane pour une infante Defunté Quentin Tarantino: Once Upon a Time …
Who Laughs Last?
| 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 …
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 …
Rácz, Magdi
| STARSMAGDI RÁCZMAGDI RÁCZperforming artistPlace of living: Budapest, Hungary Height: 154 cm Spoken languages: Hungarian Favorite dish:Naan, curcuma, vegetable soup Favorite color:Copper red, blue Favorite artwork:the works of André Kertész, alternative paintings, simbols Mission, favorite citation:I have many, it depends on feelings and moods. Horoscope:Cancer Professional studies2000 Psychodrama assistant National Puppet Theater Experimental Studio (Állami Bábszínház Kísérleti Stúdió) Budapest, HungaryMAIN …
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. …