Egmont Ouverture
Date/Time
Saturday, March 4, 2017 / 18:00 - 22:00
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by 8-kor Színház (Theatre at 8 PM Group from Sárospatak, Hungary)
a Hungarian theatrical compilation in honour of the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution in 1956
„… there are no Hungarians abroad or inside the borders, there are just Hungarians!”
Zsolt Bayer
About the Evening
18:00 | Dinner | |
19:00 | 8-kor Színház: „Egmont Ouverture” – festive podium program | |
20:00 | Meet the Artists |
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Recital Program
The „Egmont Ouverture” contains archival elements from the events in 1956 (Egmont Ouverture, street fights, news on radio, speeches Imre Nagy), poetry, prose and songs:
- József Utassy: Toast
- Adorján – Kocsis: What Was 1956?
- Jenő Heltai: Freedom
- Attila Gérecz: Chrismas Song in the Prison
- Milán Füst: I’d Like to Break into Sobs
- Alajos Kannás: Sooty Stones
- Lóránt Zas: In November
- Kocsák – Miklós: Budapest (Travelling)
- Kormorán – Ferenc Juhász: Fragment of Anthem
- Kormorán: The Ballad of Gergő Kurán
- Kormorán: Iván Ruszki (1956. Who Is Hungarian…)
- Kormorán: Lost Handshake
- Kormorán: What Is My Sin? (Elektra Forever)
- Kormorán: Contemporary Inauguration
- Kormorán – József Ratkó: One Bed, One Bread
About the Artists

8-kor Színház
To Be Translated. Please refer to the Hungarian version.
- Béla Bálint – Producing and Logistics Manager, Advisor
- József Donkó – Actor
- Mónika Karacs – Actor, Instrumentalist
- Zsolt Nagy – Actor
- István Sipos – Music Director, Technician, Instrumentalist
The 8-kor Szíház Group won several awards:
– Comenius Medal
– Ex Libris Award for the Hungarian Art
– Botond Pécsvárady Award
– Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County’s Award for Creativity
– Gold Cross for National Heritage
– Honorary Citizens of Koltó Community
The group works and lives by its creed: „to be Hungarian is our mandate!”
On the Dinner Menu
![]() Wiener Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes and Dill Pickle |
![]() Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding |
![]() Coffee and Tea |
![]() Soft drinks, beer, wine and liquors available at the bar. |
We can only guarantee the seating for reservations received in time, and dining is by reservations only. Please make yours by 9 PM on Friday prior to the event. Reservations successfully submitted through the web are confirmed by e-mail.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.