Programme of the Archa Theatre for March 1998
Monday, March 2
8:00 p.m.
Mona Rogers - in Person
Polish actress Jolanta Cynkutis in a play by Philip-Dimitri Galás.
Adored by many, the brother of famous singer Diamanda Galás created a specific style of theatre, which has come to be known as Avant -Vaudeville. Jolanta Cynkutis was the first to present the works of Galás here in Europe. Presented in co-operation by the Polish Institute.
Tuesday, March 3
8:00 p.m.
Mona Rogers - in Person
Thursday, March 5
8:00 p.m.
David Byrne
American singer and musician returns to the Archa Theatre after three years, debuting a new concert programme from his album "Feelings". In collaboration with 10:15 Promotion.
Brian Eno versus Jarman and Greenaway
Films containing the music of Brian Eno.
In collaboration with The British Council.
Saturday, March 7
8:00 p.m.
Sebastiane (1976)
dir. Derek Jarman
Sunday, March 8
8:00 p.m.
Jubilee (1977)
dir. Derek Jarman
Tuesday, March 10
8:00 p.m.
The Falls (1980)
dir. Peter Greenaway
Wednesday, March 11
8:00 p.m.
Vertical Features Remake (1976)
dir. Peter Greenaway
Blue (1993)
dir. Derek Jarman
Friday, March 13
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Jób
Oratorium for the theatre based on the adaptation of Joseph Roth.
Music: Martin Dohnal, libretto: Milan Czerny. Director: J.A. Pitínský.
Performance that received the Alfred Radok Prize for the best production, 1996-97.
Saturday, March 14
HaDivadlo, Brno
Jób
Sunday, March 15
HaDivadlo, Brno
Jób
Tuesday, March 17
8:00
Solstice
Petr Nikl, Jana Svobodová, Vojtěch and Irena Havlovi
This project was first presented by the Archa Theatre, during the Arts Alive Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. The performance will include the object theatre of Petr Nikl, the puppet and movement theatre of Jana Svobodová, and the musical accompaniment of Irena and Vojtěch Havlovi.
"Mirage upon mirage of movement and sound return to the water, fireflies of the imagination magnified and diminished, doused and rekindled."
Star, Johannesburg
September 25, 1997
"...their mutual tie arises from magical realism, where it fills us with awe, and a person can ask only one question: how did they do that?"
Beeld, Johannesburg
September 26, 1997
Wednesday, March 18
5:00 p.m. (the performance for children)
8:00 p.m.
Solstice
Petr Nikl, Jana Svobodová, Vojtěch a Irena Havlovi
Thursday, March 19
8:00 p.m.
Solstice
Petr Nikl, Jana Svobodová, Vojtěch a Irena Havlovi
Friday, March 20
8:00 p.m.
Sweet Theresienstadt (Sladký Theresienstadt)
Arnošt Goldflam´s play, directed by American Damien Gray, became the topic of conversation after its World premiere in November 1996. Outstanding cast of actors!
Even in Terezín, they filmed... even in Terezín, they loved the people, .... even in Terezín, the music sounded...
Sunday, March 22
8:00 p.m.
Sweet Theresienstadt (Sladký Theresienstadt)
Wednesday, March 25
8:00 p.m.
Sweet Theresienstadt (Sladký Theresienstadt)
Thursday, March 26
8:00 p.m.
Sweet Theresienstadt (Sladký Theresienstadt)
Saturday, March 28
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
The improvisational theatre company, Vizita, returns to the Archa Theatre. A bizarre evening with the improvisational skills of Jaroslav Dušek, and his special guests.
Sunday, March 29
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
The second performance of Vizita Theatre.
Tuesday, March 31
8:00
Ivan Kral - Touch the Music
Musician and producer, Ivan Kral, whose career has included working with Patti Smith, hosts this benefit concert. Proceeds go to the library and printing house for children.
Film performances for children
Saturday, March 7
5:00 p.m.
Sir, Come Out to Play (Pane, pojďte si hrát I)
The film techniques of Břetislav Pojar has made this collection of short films a classic for children. The characters of the bears have become an archetype for everyone's childhood experience.
Sunday, March 8
Sir, Come Out to Play (Pane, pojďte si hrát I)
Seven Years - an exhibition of the works of students from VŠUP, the atelier of posters and graphic design, conducted professor Zdenek Ziegler. The exhibition will run until April 1, 1998.