The author of ‘Sex and the City’, one of the best-selling series of the millennium, will present ‘True Stories of Sex, Success and Sex and the City’ at the Erkel Theatre in Budapest next 19 March. In this unique one-woman stage show, world-renowned bestselling author Candace Bushnell will give insight into her life, career and the real-life events behind the series ‘Sex and the City’.
The stories of ‘Sex and the City’ began their conquest in 1994 in the pages of the New York Observer, presenting stories based on the lives of its author Candace Bushnell and her circle of friends. The series first became a best-selling book and then a worldwide success as one of the most influential television shows.
Sex and the City has not only transformed perceptions of female friendships, fashion, careers, independence, relationships and sex but has also had a significant impact on the role of women in society, challenging previously rigid views. The series placed women at the centre of one of New York’s most exciting cities, offering a new perspective on traditional ideas.
Candace Bushnell will take her latest show to the UK’s major cities in the spring of 2025, and from there, her first stop will be Budapest to bring the real stories that inspired Sex and the City. This time, Hungarian audiences will be able to hear first-hand about the people and situations that inspired Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha, the series’ protagonists. Bushnell tells the story the only way she knows how; she tells how she moved to New York at the age of 18, when women couldn’t get credit cards, how she became a sex columnist, created an Emmy-winning TV series and wrote several New York Times bestselling books.
She shares her experiences of love, laughter, highs and lows, and the uplifting life lessons she learned along the way – all over cocktails and Manolo shoes. During her performance, the author will share humorous anecdotes and interact with the audience, playing games with them and revealing the events that have truly happened in her life. Bushnell will reflect on modern dating and how the dynamics of relationships have changed in the age of the internet and social media, and share her thoughts on how this has affected young women’s lives and relationships.
Bushnell’s style is relaxed and entertaining; she pours cocktails and chats with the audience in a friendly atmosphere throughout the presentation. The unique stage show not only provides fascinating insights into the background and protagonists of Sex and the City but also gives the audience the opportunity to get to know the author and her alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker in the series. The cosy set of the stage creates an atmosphere that helps the audience connect more with Bushnell’s stories, with elements such as Manolo Blahnik shoes and a pink suede sofa. This is combined with Bushnell’s relaxed and friendly style, which allows the audience to feel like they are part of a friendly conversation.
During the performance, “the real Carrie Bradshaw” takes the audience on a captivating journey, sharing the most significant moments of her life and inspiring stories that have touched millions of women worldwide.
Roland Horváth, CEO of Koncertpromo, commented:
“Candace Bushnell’s show is not only entertaining but also deeply inspiring. We are proud to bring this exceptional performance to the stage of the Erkel Theatre and offer an evening that audiences will remember for a long time. Personally, it is very close to my heart, as I am a huge Sex and the City fan myself.”
This unique show, infused with honesty and humour, reveals what life is like behind the fame as Bushnell, in her unparalleled style, reflects on her career, female friendships, modern love, and what it means to be an independent woman today. An evening guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience!
The performance is in English with subtitles in Hungarian.
For tickets and more information, visit koncertpromo.com.
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