Cimrman is an interesting part of Czech culture. It is the hight of a nation taking the micky out of itself but also secretly dreaming of such a famous figure in its history books. It has been a phenomena for the Czech people for many years but now finally English speaking folk will also get a chance to join in the fun. We talk to the actors of the Stand-In (Záskok) about the premiere they had last year and about the play itself.
Stand-In, photo: Žižkovské divadlo Járy Cimrmana
Cimrman is an interesting part of Czech culture. It is the hight of a nation taking the micky out of itself but also secretly dreaming of such a famous figure in its history books. It has been a phenomena for the Czech people for many years but now finally English speaking folk will also get a chance to join in the fun. We talk to the actors of the Stand-In (Záskok) about the premiere they had last year and about the play itself. If you haven’t seen Stand-In yet, it is a must and you can check out the websites as well at www.zdjc.cz
