Created in 1930 by puppeteer Josef Skupa, Spejbl and Hurvínek are the Czech marionette equivalents of Punch and Judy, though they are father and son rather than husband and wife. The shows are in Czech, but most can be followed regardless of which language you speak.
Spejbl & Hurvínek Theatre
Prague
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