Swan' Song Theatre found this medieval miracle play, in the Jókai codex. The earliest coherent record extant of the hungarian language. the work is a copy from the 15th century but according to philologists the original dates back to the 14th century.
The story is a parable which symbolizes that the communication and the treaty between the classes of society is a matter of vital importance for both parties. It is more timely than ever.
The most attractive personality of the middle ages, St. Francis calls upon us to be tolerant to the suffering of the "Paupers of God", the poor. He himself, the only child of a rich patrician family turns towards the profound values as he encounters the war, the lepers and an enlightening illness.
In the of the late middle ages, while the city-state accumulates treasures and develops Bourgeouis mentality, St. Francis sings the praise of nature and calls upon the celebration of life.
He confesses himself the "Comedian of God" and sends his companions to mendicate, so that they humbly take joy into the grayness of everyday life.
No one up to now could transcend his ethical standards. The text of the Jókai codex is written in beautiful plastic hungarian language, with the visual power of the first formulation.
- Text: Márta Tömöry
- Puppets, scene: Zsolt Szász
- Staging: collective work
- Zsolt Szász - King, Death, Picture-showing player, Saint Francis
- Márta Tömöry - Comedian actress, Angel
- András Kozma - Clown, Wolf
- Musician: Lilla Fehérváry, Károly Bálint, Zsolt Vaskó
Performers:
- Number of staff: 6 people
- Stage a space of 6 x 6 x 3,6 m, on a built-up cart-stage
- Play duration: 25 to 30 minutes
- Setting up and dismantling: 30 minutes each
