The story of birth of the little Jesus does not change, because as this all happened is written once and for all. But times are changing and therefore the people who tell this story. Sweets, carp and potato salad, carols, candles, decorations, fairy tales – but who was actually the baby Jesus, why he was born? The production creates through scenic paintings dreamy, mysterious atmosphere of Christmas; ancient biblical history that derives from a common story of Joseph and Mary, supernatural and mundane worlds will blend to capture the moment on hope, suffering, anger and joy.

Appropriate age 7 years or older
Duration 60 minutes without intermission
Premiere 1 December, 2002

The story of birth of the little Jesus does not change, because as this all happened is written once and for all. But times are changing and therefore the people who tell this story. Sweets, carp and potato salad, carols, candles, decorations, fairy tales – but who was actually the baby Jesus, why he was born? The production creates through scenic paintings dreamy, mysterious atmosphere of Christmas; ancient biblical history that derives from a common story of Joseph and Mary, supernatural and mundane worlds will blend to capture the moment on hope, suffering, anger and joy.

Appropriate age 7 years or older
Duration 60 minutes without intermission
Premiere 1 December, 2002

Thirty thousand spectators shouted this name in Helsinki in 1952 as he ran into the stadium as the first runner in a marathon run to win his third long-distance gold medal. Everyone around the world is able to run, but only he managed to run to win three times at one Olympic Games. 5km. 10km. Marathon. Nobody before or after could do that as long as the world exists. It is quite possible that nobody would be able to do it again. How interesting is it? How interesting is that person? How interesting is the time period in which he lived?

Recommended to viewers of 8 years of age and older
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes including the intermission Premiere 6 October, 2019.

How we played for the republic

Our grandparents used to tell us that “Those who play never go astray”, but did you know that you can actually become a hero by playing and acting? Come and find out how in this story about four brothers who were puppeteers and members of the Czechoslovak Legion and were so brave that they managed to play puppet theatre even when they were in great danger. They helped establish the independent Czechoslovak Republic, so it’s thanks to them that we can play here today, proudly and bravely, just as Antonín, Matěj, Vojta and Jindra Kopecký did back then.

Based on a true story.

Jan Jirků has created numerous productions on historical topics for Minor  (Hunt for Jednorožec, Lipany, Zá-to-pek!), in which he brings the stories to life for family audiences through a compelling portrayal of the lead characters’ life stories. This time he looks at the lives of the Kopecký brothers, who played puppet theatre even during the First World War and whose puppetry skills brought joy to others in situations we can only begin to imagine.

Strobe lighting is used in this production!

For schools we offer an accompanying educational workshop entitled Soldiers’ Watch.

The production was awarded the Theatre Critics’ Prize for the stage design by Jakub Kopecký.

At the Skupova Plzeň 2022 festival this production won four awards – one for the script and direction by Jan Jirků, one for the stage design by Jakub Kopecký, one for the music by Jiří Hradil, and four for outstanding performances by actors Václav Jelínek, Bořek Joura, Pavol Smolárik and Gustav Hašek.

Actor Gustav Hašek won the 2022 Thalia Award in the puppet theatre category. Pavol Smolárik and Václav Jelínek were shortlisted in the same category, while Radka Pavlovčinová, Bořek Joura and Ondřej Nosálek were also nominated.

Jan Jirků and Jakub Kopecký won the Theatre News Award 2022 in the Puppet and artistic theatre category.

The production was also awarded the 2022 Erik Prize at the One Flew over the Puppeteer’s Nest festival.

Première 22 September 2021
Suitable for ages 9 and above.
Performance duration 1 hour 35 minutes including interval. 

How come there’s a turnip in the ground? How did it grow there? How do you help a turnip grow? And what can you do with it when it’s ripe? Come along with us to try growing an enormous, enchanted turnip and pull it out of the ground with the help of some other friends. Heave ho!

A well-known story for our youngest audience about an enormous turnip that no-one could pull up. Until one day...

The play area will be open for your children to enjoy after the performance.

Appropriate age 2 years or older
Duration 35 minutes without intermission
Premiere 6 May, 2019

How to communicate without words? What do rhythm, light, and sound have in common? For 60 minutes ten funny, white creatures teach the audience that using sound and rhythm is pure pleasure. They draw spectators into their world, showing gradually more and more beatiful images from their life. In Libozvuky, reality devoid of speech is friendly and amusing. Each scene has something that would suprise the public, encouraging them to interact.

Appropriate age 5 years or older
Duration 50 minutes without intermission
Premiere 12 April, 2015

An adventurous story of a real Hussite who will tell you the tale of his life – the life of a Warrior of God. About what he experienced, what he believed in, what he fought for, and who he loved. And how he in the end found the Kingdom of Heaven in the eyes of his beloved.

Appropriate age 8 years or older
Duration 1h 40 minutes including intermission
Premiere 7 February, 2016

How to communicate without words? What do rhythm, light, and sound have in common? For 60 minutes ten funny, white creatures teach the audience that using sound and rhythm is pure pleasure. They draw spectators into their world, showing gradually more and more beatiful images from their life. In Libozvuky, reality devoid of speech is friendly and amusing. Each scene has something that would suprise the public, encouraging them to interact.

Appropriate age 5 years or older
Duration 50 minutes without intermission
Premiere 12 April, 2015