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What I appreciate most about the play Where’s that Fish? is that it does not take itself too seriously, while, in theory, it could: it deals with matters that are sometimes rather tricky, whether it's death, which is omnipresent, or family relationships of a very peculiar nature. What’s more, the four Dejvice performers, plus three guests, play their slightly deranged characters with a keen graveness and a minimum of grotesque stylisation. Two friends, played by Jaroslav Plesl and Pavel Šimčík, set up a mobile crematorium, while an untrustworthy insurance salesman (Václav Neužil) and a mysterious cleaning lady (Simona Babčáková) linger in the background.
All this creates an entertaining, albeit duly black-humoured mix, which Ondříček spices up with beautifully wacky music-movement sketches. The choreography by Marek Zelinka and the music by Marek Doubrava parody musical numbers, for which Dejvice Theatre, admittedly, has neither the space nor the ensemble. The passion of the actors and actresses, who throw themselves into their odd creations with infectious energy, is unmistakable. The thoughtful and expressive work with music was an excellent idea. Especially since most of the performers sing very well and have a live accompaniment from a three-piece band led by Doubrava.

Vojtěch Voska, nadivadlo.blogspot.cz