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Babinka – the unique Ms. Katerina

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Babinka – Ms. Kateřina

Hello, dear! I am the unique Ms. Katerina, but you can call me Babinka

Yes, even though I’m Babinka (grandmother) from my point of view, I am the most fabulous and beautiful in our puppet family. I’m grandmother of Manicka and an esteemed member of our acclaimed puppet family. You may have heard of  Spejbl and Hurvínek – the dynamic duo of Czech puppet comedy fame. They’ve been making audiences laugh since the days of black-and-white television!

Now, don’t let my grandmotherly appearance fool you. I am a lively spirit with a twinkle in my eye. My life is an endless carousel of adventures with my peculiar family.

Living with Spejbl and Hurvínek is never dull. Spejbl is often as befuddled as a fish on a bicycle, while Hurvínek, that cheeky lad, keeps us all on our toes with his endless energy and mischief. Add my clever granddaughter Mánička to the mix, along with our talkative dog, Žeryk, and you’ve got a household that could outdo any sitcom!

We have our very own charming theatre located in the heart of Prague, a place where audiences of all ages have delighted in our whimsical antics and unforgettable performances for many decades. While I often find myself playing the role of the voice of reason amidst all the chaos and hilarity, I must admit, with a bit of mischief in my heart, that I truly enjoy pulling the occasional prank or two. After all, life is far too short and precious not to embrace moments of joy, laughter, and a little playful fun along the way!

So, whether we are crafting imaginative stories to perform on stage or simply attempting to navigate a day without Spejbl losing his glasses for what feels like the hundredth time, there is absolutely never a dull or boring moment in the whimsical and delightful world of Babinka and her wonderful, extraordinary puppet family!

Spejbl and Hurvínek /s-payble & hoor-vee-neck/ is a Czech puppet comedy duo. The characters were conceived by Czech puppeteer prof. Josef Skupa. Throughout the years the two characters have gained international success. They have released many comedy albums, and had their own television show.

Each album usually contains one story, about the dim-witted father Josef Spejbl, and his son Hurvínek, who live with another family in the same apartment. Later on, the duo was accompanied by another family, Ms. Katerina and her granddaughter Mánička. All four live with the dog Žeryk who has the ability to bark words. Though the comedy is aimed at children, there are several inside jokes that are meant for adults. The duo has their own theatre in Prague, in the district of Dejvice. Besides puppet performances, several stories of Spejbl and Hurvínek were recorded, and one series of so-called večerníček (bedtime stories).

The first of the puppets, invented by Josef Skupa in 1920, was Spejbl – a retrograde teacher, barely able to keep up with things happening around him. Skupa then performed with him in cabarets in Western Bohemia. In 1926, he brought to life his son, Hurvínek – a sometimes lazy, sometimes hyper-active, child. By that time Skupa had mastered performing with both of them, even providing voices for them, using his typical high-pitch voice for Hurvínek.

In 1930, Skupa’s remarkable success with both puppets inspired him to establish a theatre specifically dedicated to them. He delegated the puppeteering responsibilities to others in the theatre, allowing him to focus on voicing the characters and developing new plots for their stories. For many decades, the two characters have delighted both children and adults alike. Later, Ms. Katerina, Mánička, and Žeryk were introduced, enabling the puppets to embark on even more extraordinary and entertaining adventures.

 

You can see this famous TV-series on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=spejbl+a+hurv%C3%ADnek

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