Martina Schlegelová a kolektiv
A theatre escape play
Jižní Svéráz 2026 – festival echoes
The festival is held under the auspices of the mayor of the statutory city of České Budějovice.
The mysterious history of the Samson brewery comes to life in a new escape play from the South Bohemian Theatre. Unlike the classic plays of this kind, this time you will meet living characters, and while secretly listening to their conversations, you will be revealed the necessary clues. Where did the barrel washer Joseph disappear to? What is making the maltster nervous? And what is hidden in the mysterious cellars? Come and solve the mystery of the missing barrel washer!
The game takes place in the cellars of the Samson Brewery, but it begins on the boat that takes players to the brewery. The start time of the performance is the time of departure of the boat from the pier on the Malše River near the courthouse. (map here)
It is necessary for spectators to be at the location well in advance, as the boat cannot wait for latecomers.
The project partners are the Samson Brewery and Koncept LANNA.
Important information about the performance
The game is designed for two groups playing at the same time, who participate in the performance together. You can choose between team A or B.
Team A - Detectives - minimum number of players 2, maximum 6 - the entire group is always purchased, the number of players is decided by the purchaser
Team B - New Guys - minimum number of players 2, maximum 6 - the entire group is always purchased, the number of players is decided by the purchaser
Rules and conditions for participation in the performance
1) Spectators must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes without heels - without them, they will not be allowed into the brewery premises.
2) We recommend warm, preferably sports (not formal) clothing - the cellars are 8-12 degrees Celsius all year round.
3) Spectators must not be under the influence of alcohol or other addictive substances – otherwise they will not be allowed on the boat or into the brewery premises.
4) The tour starts at the pier by the courthouse (here) and ends at the Samson Brewery – the game and boat trip take approximately 75 to 90 minutes.
5) Spectators will be informed of the rules of the game at the beginning. Spectators who violate the rules of the game will be warned. If there are repeated serious violations of the rules, the game may be terminated for safety reasons for the entire j
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SIX-COURSE FESTIVAL MENU WITH A 26% DISCOUNT
Be the first to enjoy the selected festival menu! Starting September 24, you can purchase tickets for selected performances with a 26 % discount (symbolically linked to the festival year 2026) as part of the Festival Menu package.
The discount applies to the following performances:
Dream of the Realm of Beauty (enter a world where beauty means power and old age means the end, South Bohemian Theatre, May and September)
Climax (immersive production about the search for adulthood, Pomezí, May)
The Cremator (immersive dance horror, South Bohemian Theatre, July and August)
Hotel Fatigue (Theater inspired by real stories of real people, Continuo Theatre, July and August)
Dance of Death (afterlife promo of life’s pleasures, Geisslers Hofcomoedianten, early September)
The Butcher’s Story (comic opera, Vzlet, Vosto5, Moravian Theatre Olomouc, Run Operun, late September)
On sale from September 24 until sold out for any of the listed performances.
THE FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAM WILL GO ON SALE ON OCTOBER 1, 2025.
The program for the opening weekend, May 1–3 (Festival Bites), will go on slae on December 1, 2025.
DISCOUNTS
For all performances of Jižní Svéráz (except those at the Revolving Theatre), a 30% discount is available for children and students under 26, as well as seniors over 65.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS – MORE FOR LESS
When purchasing tickets for four or more different titles, you will automatically receive a 20% discount, applied directly in your shopping cart.
SUPPORT US – SUPPORT SOUTH SPECIFIC
Help us transform ordinary spaces into theatrical stages. Add a contribution of 100 CZK to your cart – your support will help finance equipment, lighting, rental of historical or forgotten venues, without which the festival could not take place. You won’t receive a physical reward, but something stronger: the feeling of being part of the cultural transformation of the region.
NOTICE TO AUDIENCES:
Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated at the performance.
Detailed information on accessibility and specific features of each performance (including potentially sensory-intense or physically demanding moments) will be published later. Please note that as part of the creative process, changes may occur for which the South Bohemian Theatre does not take responsibility.
