Mátyás király lopni ment
(King Mathias Went Stealing)
Directed and music by Novák János
Designed by LathamKatalin
and Zurbó Péter
Adapted for the stage by Alexis Latham
Performed by Bodnár Zoltán, Tisza Bea, Alexis Latham
This new Kolibri Theatre production is based on one of the intriguing adventures of Hungary's most popular and colorful rulers, King Mathias (1458-1490). Made famous throughout Europe by numerous tales depicting his extraordinary escapades, from ridding Hungary of the Ottoman's, to his disguised attempts to mix unnoticed with his subjects.
Loved by the people for his honesty and righteousness the young Mathias is told by an old gipsy woman: "One day, you will become a great king, but if you refuse to steal something before your next birthday, you will die…"
Our touring company (above)
The play follows his attempts to pursue his destiny only to discover there are more sinister forces at work, and he is forced to go into disguise and put his trust in his people.
This comic and touching tale is told in Kolibri's unique highly visual and physical style of blending live theatre with puppets and music to create all the atmosphere, magic and history of Central Europe.
The show is performed entirely in English. Suitable for children from 7-12 years.