Deň humoru 🎭 KONTEXTY 2026

Imagine going back for a day to the days when the sharpest puns, intelligent sarcasm and humor that could subtly and gracefully beat any adverse time rang through the city. Imagine hearing the iconic dialogues that have shaped generations and taught the whole of Slovakia to laugh out loud.

We invite you to Humor Day, a day-long event as part of the Contexts cycle, which this time we dedicate to the immortal legacy of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský. A day full of legendary theater performances, archival screenings, children's joys, concerts, workshops and improvisation with leading Slovak artists awaits you.

Come and enjoy Bratislava exactly as they loved it and tune in to the wave of humor that never gets old! ✨
Dunajská

14:00 – 14:25 | Official opening

The humor day will be opened by moderator Martin Staňo with guests.

14:30 – 15:15 | Bratislava Puppet Theatre: Where is Africa?

Puppet show based on a picture book by Ľuboslav Paľ about values ​​that were also close to "uncles" Lasic and Satinský - about friendship, freedom and courage. Through fantasy and story, it reminds children and adults alike that curiosity is the key to knowledge – and everyone has the right to seek their true home. Suitable for children from 3 years old.

15:20 – 16:00 | Reading "Uncle Klobása" fairy tales

Reading for children from Uncle Klobása's Tales performed by actors and fans of Július Satinský's work - Richard Stanke, Juraj "Melo" Čorba, Roman Poláčik, Juraj Kemka and Lukáš Latinák. Funny stories full of exaggeration bring an original view of the fairy-tale world with Július Satinský's typical humor.

16:00 – 16:45 | Krpci from the third entrance

Puppet show about games and adventures that friends Milan and Julo may have experienced in their childhood. Through puppets, clown performances and interaction with the audience, children discover forgotten games, learn to jump rubber or catch crayfish. The performance was based on the popular book by Peter Gärtner. Suitable for children from 3 years old.

16:45 – 17:00 | Screening: Evenings for Two

Historically the first television recording of the humorous dialogue between 24-year-old Milan Lasica and 23-year-old Július Satinský from 1964. The screening of a sample from the show Evenings for Two will present the beginnings of the legendary author and acting duo. The demo approximates their typical dialogue full of absurd humor and puns that have become the basis of their signature handwriting.

17:00 – 17:10 | Opening ceremony for "adults"

The program for adults will be opened by moderator Martin Staňo in an interview with guests Lukáš Latinák and Juraj Kemko, who recall the legacy and work of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský.

17:10 – 17:25 | Theater preview: "Our friend René"

Theatrical preview from the legendary performance of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský "Our friend René" performed by Juraj Kemka and Lukáš Latinák.

17:30 - 18:00 | Screening: Soirée

"Humor in difficult times"
Screening of the author's theatrical performance Soirée from 1968, in which only thirty-somethings Milan Lasica and Július Satinský perform. In the previews, the duo reflects the atmosphere of the occupation year 1968 through humor, irony and absurd situations.

18:00 – 18:30 | Concert: "Dorota má Filipa"

Dorota Nvotová interprets the songs of her father Jara Filipa, which were composed for Milan Lasica and Július Satinský. Accompanied by guests Petr Lipa, Juraj Benetin and Juraj Podmanicky, compositions will be performed that are intrinsically part of the legacy of this legendary couple.

18:30 – 18:40 | Interview with Peter Lipa about lyrical creation with L+S

Peter Lipa will talk about his long-term cooperation with Milan Lasic and Július Satinský, especially in the field of music and lyrical creation.

18:45 – 19:15 | Concert by Peter Lipa: "Lipa sings Lasica"

Peter Lipa's concert dedicated to the legacy of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský will commemorate their joint work and the songs that arose from their long-term artistic collaboration.

19:20 – 19:55 | Selection of previews: "Who's Behind the Door"

Showing a selection of funny clips from the show Who's Behind the Door. In the previews, we will remind guests who will subsequently introduce themselves in the discussion Who is behind the door..?. At the same time, the choice of scenes reminds of the humorous collaboration of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský with their friends.

20:00 – 20:50 | Discussion: Who is behind the door

Adela Vinczeová tells the friends of Lasica and Satinský about their life and work. Guests: Mária Benedikovičová, Ady Hajdu, Kamila Magálová

20:50 – 21:00 | Interview with Dano Dangl

Dano Dangl will talk about how he was influenced and inspired by the work of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský.

21:00 – 21:40 | Improv show of friends Lasic and Satinský

Improvisation show led by Dan Dangle, featuring Richard Stanke, Juraj "Šoko" Tabaček, Petra Polnišová and Števo Martinovič. A program full of spontaneous humor, unexpected situations and acting improvisation on topics related to the humor of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský.

Program in the interior – Bratislavský Meštiansky Pivovar

16:00 – 17:00 | A city like home. Julus Satinský's Bratislava identity

Historian Štefan Hrivňák will talk about the Bratislava identity of Július Satinský, which was formed long before his first steps on Dunajská street. It was shaped by the stories of his ancestors, family background and historical circumstances that connected the fate of the Satinský family with Bratislava.

17:30 – 18:15 | Discussion: How the comic book "Joyful News" was created

Peter Gärtner (screenwriter), Juraj Balogh (artist), Peter Michalík (publisher) discuss the creation of the book Joyful News, the comic adaptation of the stories and works of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský. The book maps their birth, beginnings and peak creative years at a time when social conditions were not favorable to humor. Moderated by Martin Staňo.

18:30 – 19:30 | Quiz: Do you know Lasica and Satinský?

A quiz dedicated to the life and work of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský, which will test the participants' knowledge of their humor, dialogues and iconic sayings. Hosted by Tibor Ferenčík.

Accompaniment program

14:00 – 19:00 | Screen printing workshop

Bring a T-shirt, bag or other textile made of 100% cotton and you will leave with a hand-printed piece with the theme of Humor Day.

14:00 – 19:00 | Paper cap making workshop

Try making paper caps inspired by a well-known photograph and create your own original cap in the spirit of Humor Day. Children and adults can participate.

14:00 – 22:00 | Exhibition of the Theater Institute for the 40th anniversary of Studio L + S

The Theater Institute in cooperation with Studio L + S brings an insight into the work of two outstanding personalities of the Slovak theater, Milan Lasica and Július Satinský. The exhibition maps their journey from their first meeting, through their joint creative beginnings, to their work not only in Studio L + S, but also in the Korza Theatre, the New Stage and other stages. The exclusivity of the exhibition is underlined by previously unpublished photos from productions in which they acted, as well as from meetings and events with important personalities of Czech and Slovak theater culture.

Author of the exhibition: Bohuslava Vaňková
Graphic solution: Nora Nosterská

15:30; 16:00; 16:30 | Guided tour of the puppet exhibition in the Bratislava Puppet Theater

The "Depository" puppet exhibition on the 3rd floor of the Bratislava Puppet Theater offers a unique opportunity to see theater puppets up close. It presents a collection of puppets and scenic elements from productions such as Goldilocks, Snow Queen, Quack and Chubby or Salt over Gold. Visitors will get to know marionettes, textile puppets, masks and life-size mannequins, which bring closer the rich history and work of the Bratislava Puppet Theatre.

Exhibition curator: Martina Fintorová

18:00 – 19:00 | Date with the city special: Lasica and Satinský. Bratislava between humor and nostalgia

Get to know the places connected with the life and work of Milan Lasica and Július Satinský, stories from the theater and café environment, the period of censorship and the humor with which they were able to comment on their time. Discover Bratislava as Milan Lasica and Július Satinský saw and described it - with insight, irony and love for the city. Accompanied by: Lea Szaboová. Due to capacity reasons, free registration is required.

Entrance is free.

Visitors are warned that a photo or video recording may be made during the event for the purpose of promoting the events and activities of BKIS. More info at www.bkis.sk in the section "Processing of personal data".

Program changes reserved.