Spejbl and Hurvínek: 80 Years in Prague, 95 Years on Stage

Photo: Tereza Rašová, Czech Radio

The Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre, one of the oldest professional puppet theatres in the world, will celebrate 80 years since its move to Prague on October 12, 2025. This iconic duo, strict father Spejbl and his curious son Hurvínek, has become a symbol of Czech humor and puppetry, winning the hearts of audiences both at home and abroad.

The theatre was founded in 1930 in the West Bohemian city of Plzeň by Josef Skupa, a prominent puppeteer and satirist.

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