directed by Tomsa Legierski
dramaturgy Petra Kosová
set design Karel Czech
music Daniel Čámský
performers Daniel Horečný, Josef Jelínek, Radka Mašková, Kristýna Franková, Robert Kroupar, Lenka Lupínková, Martina J. Hartmannová, Tomáš Jereš
A non-hero from a small Czech town struggles his way through war-torn Europe.
At home, Hans Böhm speaks French, German, and Czech because his parents and servants come from different linguistic backgrounds. But at the camp he likes to visit, they say Germans are the best and the others are inferior. And he has his best friends there, especially Karel. They even play together in a band! The young Sudeten “Švejk” suddenly has to go to war, and his mind is a total mess. But the times are ruthless — he must decide right now. And his decisions can mean life or death for him and the people he meets. Luckily, he knows languages! Especially Czech! Such an unsophisticated language, yet it might help him narrowly escape capture and death…
Divadlo Alfa Plzeň focuses on creating theatre for both children and adults. It is known for its high-quality productions that combine traditional puppetry with modern theatrical techniques. The current director is Jakub Hora, who contributes to the theatre’s development and its international activities. In recent years, Divadlo Alfa regularly participates in major international festivals in Denmark, the USA, Belgium, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, and Hong Kong. Divadlo Alfa also organizes the prestigious Skupova Plzeň festival, held biennially, showcasing the best of Czech puppet theatre.
12+ | 65‘
Divadlo loutek Ostrava, Hlavní scéna
cze + eng subtitles
