Klára Melíšková • Lenka Krobotová • Veronika Lazorčáková • Antonie Martinec Formanová • Anna Fialová • Ivan Trojan • Tomáš Jeřábek • Lukáš Příkazký • Jaroslav Plesl
translated by Gustav Francl adaptation Marta Ljubková, Jan Frič set design Dragan Stojčevski costume design Marek Cpin music Jakub Kudláč dramaturgy Marta Ljubková
directed by Jan Frič
PREMIERE 10.03.2025
RUNNING TIME 1 hour 35 minutes, without an interval
When the patriarch of the family dies unexpectedly, everything collapses: domestic harmony, financial security, and the illusion of control. A widow and her three daughters must adapt quickly—but how, when they've never managed a budget and are suddenly besieged by lawyers, notaries, and creditors?
What happens when everything changes overnight, but there’s no time to grieve—because the machinery of economy never stops? The Vultures follows the story of four women thrown into crisis, unable to catch their breath or find solid ground.
This bold, sharply contemporary adaptation of a late 19th-century French drama offers a gripping look at human relationships, resilience, and the fight against fate. With wit, irony, and an unflinching eye for detail, Becque dissects human nature in all its complexity.
The Vultures is not just a story of loss—it is about hope, solidarity, and the urgent search for one’s own path in a world of shifting values.
Sequence from the audiovisual work 'Krkavci', directed by © Pavol Haspra (heirs) / LITA, 2025
Press highlights:
“The Vultures is the finest production at Dejvické divadlo in recent years.” — divadelni.net
“Jan Frič’s original directorial vision, combined with striking visuals and a compelling score, sweeps away the dust of a 19th-century classic and brings it into the now—with style. A flawless ensemble performance.”— i-divadlo.cz
“Dejvické divadlo revives the forgotten Vultures to tackle inheritance and financial literacy—topics that resonate deeply with contemporary audiences.” — iDNES.cz