Jiří Polehňa graduated from community arts conservatory where he studied under the supervision of Professor Jan Dvořák. After completing military service in 1976, he began working in the puppetry ensemble Hradec Amateur Theatre (HAD). He mainly performs at nursery schools, at festivals, and showcases for both children and adults. He has also toured abroad, performing in Ireland, Poland, Slovenia, Germany, and Portugal. In addition to performing, he also teaches technological and artistic aspects of puppet design.
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