Eve Ensler: The Vagina Monologues 2026
Join us in kicking off the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women.
Come see the latest stage adaptation of the world-famous episodic play that shook up social discourse in the 1990s and remains relevant today.
The production is directed by Košice native, poet, and writer Uršuľa Kovalyk. The special guest for the 2026 premiere is Slovak writer, art historian, and publisher Jana Bodnárová, who, along with two other remarkable women, will bring Eve Ensler’s text to life for the audience.
Director: Uršuľa Kovalyk / Assistant Director: Zuzana Psotková / Music Design: Lolokar / Video: Bogdan Perederii
Cast: Jitka Antožy, Katarína Bučková, Adriána Fečkaninová, Viki Krajňáková, Sylvia Králová, Ladislava Maničková, Miroslava Pangrácová, Yanna Nur Sinaaja, Dana Hozza Šoltísová, Zuzana Šuková, Erin Zeleňáková
Production: PORT o.z. & Tabačka Kulturfabrik
Eva Ensler is an American writer, activist, and playwright. In her 1996 work *The Vagina Monologues*, she presented authentic testimonies from women sharing their experiences of sex and female sexuality. At the time of its publication, the book was hailed as a bible for a new generation (ideally for both women and men), and even years later, it continues to shock, surprise, and provoke.
The production is part of the AURORA Voices – Women and Girls Across Europe project, which amplifies women’s voices and experiences and addresses issues related to their safety, rights, and status.
Since August 2026, Tabačka Kulturfabrik has been part of a coalition of organizations leading the Speak Out Safely: Together for Safer Workplaces campaign. SOS raises awareness about sexual harassment in the workplace and offers both employees and organizations access to prevention and support tools.
The coalition’s activities are coordinated by a team from the Košice-based organization Ženský algoritmus ( ), and other partners include Možnosť voľby ( ) and Únia rómskych materských centier.
The performance is a benefit event; proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the women’s NGO Fenestra, which advocates for women’s right to a life free of violence and is celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of its founding this year.
TICKET PRICES:
Advance sale: 10 € | At the door: 15 € | Donation: 20 €
Advance tickets available until November 24 at 11:55 p.m.
Tabačka Grand Hall | November 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM
“Probably the most important political theater play of the past decade…” – The New York Times –