FAGI NEWS

concept, performers Jiří Jelínek, David Smečka

A teenager’s quirky take on the daily festival happenings

Fagi is a thirteen-year-old girl who sees the world through her own uncompromising lens. A perspective that, for some, might be too quirky—sometimes even cheeky—at times oversimplifying, and at others cutting straight to the bone by pinpointing the very essence of things; in other words, hitting the proverbial nail on the head. But listening to Fagi, noting her opinions, or even seeing her live is certainly worth it. Festival audiences will have the chance to do just that, as Fagi will deliver her sharp-witted commentary at the end of almost every festival day, reflecting on the day’s events. She will also comment on the entire festival in a daily short comic strip posted on our theatre’s Facebook page.

Fagi’s creator is the renowned puppeteer, commentator, director, actor, and singer Jiří Jelínek. Fagi regularly appears in comic strips published in various magazines, newsletters, and online platforms, where she has over 15,000 followers. Years ago, the stage production The World According to Fagi became a big hit among teenagers and was performed to packed audiences.

15‘

Always 15 minutes before the concert
festival tent