Csongor and Tünde (HU)

Csongor and Tünde
Puppet theatre performance for ages 14 and up

Written by: Mihály Vörösmarty
Dramaturg: Noémi Vilmos
Designer: Ágota Matyi
Puppets and set created by: Anna Bódiné Kövecses, Hajnalka Fekete, Éva Szijártó, Géza Nagy Kovács
Music: 30Y
Director: Gábor Sramó

Fourth-year puppet acting class
 Csongor – Gábor Balázs Csörögi
Tünde – Hédi Kitti Nyitrai
Mirígy – Dóra Farkas
Ilma – Réka Berekméri
Balga – Máté Nagy
Night – Anna Józsa
Ledér – Anna Józsa
Merchant – Réka Berekméri
Prince – Anna Józsa
Scholar – Antonia Stoian
Kurrah – Antonia Stoian
Berreh – Anna Józsa
Duzzog – Réka Berekméri

“Csongor and Tünde” is one of the cornerstone works of Hungarian literature. The questions it raises are the fundamental questions of human existence: what is the purpose and meaning of life, what is happiness, does eternal life exist, and if so, do we truly desire it?

In this barren earthly Eden, money, knowledge, and power cannot grant immortality or happiness; only through “the one true love” can the fruit of the golden apple tree of Life be tasted. Around this tree, Csongor wanders dreamily—when he is not actually asleep. Along the concentric circles of his journey, he is guided, accompanied, and tempted by many figures and forms: Tünde and Ilma, Mirígy and the Night, devil’s sons and Balga, humans and marionettes.

The grand philosophy is voiced by Vörösmarty, while everyday truths are brought to life through the texts of Noémi Vilmos and the music of 30Y. An experience of existence rooted in a compulsory reading, with an optimal balance and duration for audiences aged 14 and up.