
HÁROM EGYFELVONÁSOS
In this brisk, one‑act satire the audience is invited behind the velvet curtains of a 1920s Budapest theatre, just moments before the opening of a performance of King Lear. The stage is a hive of laborers, firemen, a meticulous master of scenery and a scattering of actors, all bustling to perfect the set while a mysterious voice calls for “Ramaszéder.” Light, sound and prop checks become a choreography of absurdity, revealing the fragile line between artistry and mayhem.
Amid the commotion, the harried stage manager Bánáti darts from wing to wing, demanding that the costume‑tailor Somogyi locate a missing gentleman named Almády. His nerves spike as he whispers of a revolver and two unseen pursuers, turning a routine dress‑rehearsal into a frantic chase. The play balances sharp wit with a growing sense of tension, leaving listeners eager to see how the backstage drama will echo the tragedy about to unfold onstage.
Language
hu
Duration
~2 hours (162K characters)
Release date
Jan 18, 2026
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1952
Known for sharp wit, elegant stagecraft, and a gift for turning everyday emotions into gripping drama, this Hungarian writer became one of the most internationally successful playwrights of his time. He is also remembered by generations of readers for The Paul Street Boys, a classic of youth and friendship.
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