Shrek, a Musical

Shrek, a Musical – Based on the DreamWorks Animation film and the book by William Steig

A grumpy yet lovable ogre and a princess locked in a tower – it’s hard to imagine a more fairy-tale beginning. Especially since their rocky road to each other is constantly crossed by the heroes of our childhood. From Pinocchio to Egg Toby, from Little Red Riding Hood to Tinkerbell. After all, it would be foolish to think, dear contemporaries, that Shrek is a show only for children. With this pretext, we speak of heroism, sacrifice, renunciation, loneliness, exclusion, and the love, victory, and gratitude waiting at the end of the road. It’s not a shame if a tear falls before we all whistle the main songs with the actors.

A joint outdoor production by the József Attila Theatre and the Margaret Island Theatre.
The original Broadway production creators are DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

The song "I’m A Believer" is written by Neil Diamond.
"I’m A Believer" (Neil Diamond) © 1966 Stonebridge Music, Foray Music. The copyright holders are Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (SESAC) on behalf of Stonebridge Music and Foray Music (SESAC). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

The presentation of "SHREK, A MUSICAL" is made possible by a special agreement between Music Theatre International (www.mtishows.eu), DreamWorks Theatricals, and Theatrum Mundi Theatre and Literary Agency (www.theatrum-mundi.hu).

Recording of video or audio from the performance is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!

Rain date:
For the August 1, 2025 performance – August 3.
For the August 2, 2025 performance – August 4.

Program and cast

Directed by
Szente Vajk

In the main roles:
Shrek – Márk Ember
Fiona – Csenge Horváth / Angelika Tóth
Donkey – Tamás Veréb
Lord Farquaad – Gábor Fekete / Balázs Fila
Dragon – Évi Sári

Also featuring:
Tobias Egg, Wolf, Three Little Pigs, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Pinocchio, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Red Riding Hood, Bear, Ludas Matyi, Tinkerbell, Peter Pan, Little Shrek, Ogre Dad, Ogre Mom, King Harold, Queen Lillian, Angry Mob, Happy People, Young Shrek, Little Fiona, Teen Fiona, Captain and Crew, Knights, Duloc Baby, Lezuszius, Rat Catcher and Rats, Blind Mice, Blue Bird, Bishop, Dwarf, etc.

Creators:
Set designer: Tamás Rákay
Costume designer: Yvette Alida Kovács
Musical director: Antal Kéménczy
Choreographer: Lajos Péter Túri
Choreographer assistant: Ádám Horváth

Book and lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire
Music: Jeanine Tesori
Translated by: Attila Galambos and Szente Vajk Jászai Mari-award winner

Director: Szente Vajk Jászai Mari-award winner

The original production was directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford.