Popolvár

Adventure puppet classic about a hidden hero.

Popolvár? The ugly duckling among people. And among Slovaks. Dobšinský’s cult story about a dirty lazybones and his transformation into the "greatest in the world." How is it possible that a family shame turns into a star of the country, rescuing the princess even from the dark sorcerer and his limitless power? Popolvár is a mystery. Or maybe not? Perhaps he simply didn’t believe in himself and no one believed in him. An adventurous puppet performance about self-perception as well as others, about self-confidence, pride, and distorted mirrors.

The Slovak classic has been taken on by the creators from the legendary Czech theater Buchty a loutky. Unconventionally, with humor and courage, they combined two versions of this story: Popolvár the ugly face and Popolvár the greatest in the world.

Suitable for children aged 3 and up.

Duration of the performance: 45 minutes.

Original: Pavol Dobšinský
Text: collective and Kateřina Schwarzová
Drama: Peter Galdík
Set, costumes: Markéta Plachá
Puppets: Soňa Mrázová
Music: Vít Brukner 
Direction: Marek Bečka, Zuzana Bruknerová, Radek Beran
Cast: Michal Adam, Mirka Dudková, Róbert Laurinec, Ľubomír Piktor, Lukáš Tandara
 

Tickets

• Standard ticket price ... 9 €

Discounts available only when purchasing at the box office

• Grandparent ticket – for one grandparent + two children/or two grandparents and one child/ a total of 3 people with a 20% discount
• Family ticket – for two parents and two children/or one parent and three children/ a total of 4 people with a 10% discount
• Discounted ticket for holders of the ZŤP card – with a 50% discount on the ticket price + companion for the ZŤP has free admission
• School/Student ticket in case of organized performances for primary and nursery schools – with a 50% discount + pedagogical accompaniment has free admission

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