The story follows his escape from the concentration camp in Lety u by Písek and the subsequent formation of a partisan unit in the Highlands, where Serinek (under the code name Black) operated. In Minor, director Janek Jirků continues his line of "living monuments" (shows Zá-to-pek!, Brothers of Hope) in which he opens up powerful themes of Czech history with ease, humour, but also deep respect.
Czech / EN subtitles
About the artist:
The MINOR Theatre in Prague is one of the most progressive and popular venues focused on children, youth and their adult companions. Under the leadership of director and manager, Janko Jirků, Minor is profiled as a space for authorial production, which combines top puppetry, modern technology and a distinctive musical component. The theatre has long been unafraid of challenging historical and social topics, which it approaches with playfulness and a distinctive visual poetics. It regularly receives prestigious awards for its productions, including the Skupa’s Pilsen Awards, the Erik Awards and nominations for the Thalia Awards and the Theatre Newspaper Awards.
