The Society of Theatre Critics has organized the Hungarian Showcase, an international theatre review event, for the first time. The event, held on March 2-9, gathered 120 experts from 30 countries to introduce them the activities of Hungarian stone theatres and independent theatres. Deputy Mayor Miklós Csomós has welcomed the national and foreign guests in the Jurányi Incubator House.
„In Budapest there are fifteen theatres operating under the city’s maintenance, and 60% of visitors choose these institutions. We may say that we are living in a theatre-loving city, and what gives proof of this, if not the number of sold tickets, which equals the city’s 1.7 million population”, emphasized Miklós Csomós.
The Hungarian Showcase has been realized with the support of the Municipality of the Ctiy of Budapest, and foreign foundations, cultural institutions. Among the VIPs were Philip Arnoult, Director of the Center for International Theatre Development and Barbara Lanciers, Programme Director of Trust For Mutual Understanding. During the eight days of the event visitors could choose from 20 performances presented in English language with interpretation. Apart from the performances, there have thematic discussions taken place as well.
