Exciting News: Big Green Ogre Takes the Stage at Margaret Island
The popular musical “Shrek, the Musical” is set to have an open-air premiere on the first two days of August at the Margaret Island Theater in Budapest. This joint production with the Joseph Attila Theater promises to be a fun-filled experience for the whole family.
Károly Nemcsák, director of the József Attila Theatre, announced that after the August performances on Margaret Island, the play will continue to be staged at the József Attila Theater in Budapest’s city center starting from September 26. The musical is not just for children, but also for “adult children”, making it a delightful experience for all ages.
Teodóra Bán, Managing and Artistic Director of the Margaret Island Theater, highlighted the joint effort with the József Attila Theater and described the play as a great source of entertainment for families. Additionally, the Margaret Island Theater will be issuing Fairy Tale season tickets, with “Shrek, the Musical” as one of the main attractions.
Vajk Szente, the director of the play, emphasized the fresh and cheeky sense of humor in the story, along with the valuable lessons it conveys. He expressed the team’s commitment to bringing a unique twist to the beloved tale, catering to both fans of the original cartoon and new audiences.
In related news, a new movie titled “Shrek 5” is also in the works, set to be released in December 2026. The trailer for the film has surprised fans with a different look for the characters, raising anticipation for its premiere. The Hungarian voices for the characters and the replacement for the late Károly Gesztesi, who voiced Shrek in previous films, are still undisclosed.
Overall, the upcoming performances of “Shrek, the Musical” offer a delightful blend of humor, heartwarming moments, and entertainment for audiences of all ages. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting production.
