With an almost entirely new cast, Recirquel’s highly acclaimed winter circus tale, Kristály, can be seen for the eighth time this year.

 At the Millenáris Glass Hall, glittering, ice-bound, and breathtaking fairy-tale images come to life before the audience’s eyes. The unique performance space allows viewers to feel fully immersed in the mesmerizing narrative. The company will present this thrilling immersive experience for both children and adults over 50 times between December 5 and January 4.

In the frozen kingdom of Snowland, emotions are forbidden. Joy and laughter are banned, and even sadness must be hidden: Queen ‘Kristály’ has lost her faith in human feelings, freezing the world around her and demanding absolute, icy discipline from her subjects behind sparkling, frosty walls. Yet cracks occasionally appear in the ice of the kingdom, and the fire of forbidden love begins to thaw the frozen expanses.

Conceived by artistic director Bence Vági, Kristály brings the world of classic winter tales to life through circus and dance. First presented in 2018, this sold-out annual production allows the audience to marvel up close at breathtaking acrobatic feats performed overhead. The immersive theater format makes viewers part of the circus space itself: moving and breathing alongside the performers, they journey through the story together, seeking the warmth of love amid a snow-covered stage filled with dazzling illusions.

The 2025 production, organized by Müpa, features an almost entirely new cast of domestic and international artists. The Snow Queen role is shared by two performers this year: Juli Horányi, who has portrayed Kristály for many years, and actress-singer Mónika Horváth. The playful and mischievous court Elf, familiar from previous productions, is performed by actress Brigitta Egyed.

Recirquel continues to emphasize nurturing young talent, and this year several recently graduated artists—including students from the Baross Imre Artist Training Institute—join the cast. Alongside the stunning acrobatic acts, the performance incorporates a wide variety of dance styles, including some of Hungary’s most daring hip-hop dancers taking to the icy stage.

Original music and adaptations of Christmas classics provide the soundtrack, composed by Gábor Terjék and Dávid Mester. Costumes were designed by Emese Kasza, sets by Péter Klimó, and lighting by Attila Lenzsér. The production’s co-director and acrobatic choreographer is Renátó Illés, with choreography by Gábor Zsíros.

Kristály will be performed 53 times between December 5 and January 4 at the Millenáris Glass Hall (Building D). Tickets are available at the Müpa box office and online through the Müpa website.