Programme of the Archa Theatre for May 1998
Water Lyrics (Vodní lyrika) - Three sections of the cinematography Václav Krška from the point of view of the water elements
With summer on it's way, the Archa Theatre brings you a series of forgotten jewels from the Czech world of cinematography.
Monday, May 4
8:00 p.m.
The Witchcraft of the River
Classic lyrical comedy, directorial debut of Václav Krška.
Tuesday, May 5
8:00 p.m.
A Month on the River
Famous lyrical poem filmed according to Fráňa Šrámek.
Wednesday, May 6
8:00 p.m.
Spring Waters
Krška´s last film, bringing water together with hope.
Friday, May 8
8:00 p.m.
Husa na provázku Theatre - Brno
Báječná léta pod psa (The Wonderful Dog Day Years)
Theatrical adaptation of the most successful Czech novel of the 90´s.
Adaptation: Ivo Krobot, Petr Oslzlý. Director: Ivo Krobot.
Saturday, May 9
8:00 p.m.
Husa na provázku Theatre - Brno
Báječná léta pod psa (The Wonderful Dog Day Years)
Sunday, May 10
8.00 p.m.
Husa na provázku Theatre - Brno
Báječná léta pod psa (The Wonderful Dog Day Years)
Monday, May 11
8:00 p.m.
Min Tanaka & Félix Lajkó
After one year, the famous Japanese dancer and Hungarian violinist return for another unique engagement in the Archa Theatre!
Friday, May 15
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...
Saturday, May 16
8:00 p.m.
Sweet Theresienstadt (Sladký Theresienstadt)
Sunday, May 17
8:00 p.m.
Sweet Theresienstadt (Sladký Theresienstadt)
Monday, May18
8:00 p.m.
Diamanda Galás
Malediction and Prayer
Concert for the Damned.
For two evenings, the First Lady of the avant-garde world of music returns as part of the tour of her new album.
Tuesday, May 19
8:00 p.m.
Diamanda Galás
Malediction and Prayer
Wednesday, May 20
8:00 p.m.
John Cale Trio
A special event for Prague and Berlin. The Godfather of the Archa Theatre - this time accompanied by guitarists Lance Doss and Mark Deffenbaugh.
Film Works of South Africa
Thursday, May 21
8:00 p.m.
Animated Films of William Kentridge
William Kentridge came to Prague as a director in 1995 with the Handspring Puppet Company and their production of "Faustus in Africa". This time, he arrives in person to present himself in his original profession - that of filmmaker.
Czech Film director and visual artist, Michaela Pavlátová, steers the discussions and films over the course of the evening.
Friday, May 22
8:00 p.m.
Apartheid
Priest, political prisoner, art theoretician, and director of the Cape Town Film Festival, James Polley, presents the film documentary about the fresh history of South Africa.
Saturday, May 23
5:00 p.m.
Pane, pojďte si hrát II. (Sir, Come Out to Play, II.)
The series of animated films of Břetislav Pojar and Miroslav Štěpánek - not just for children!
The antics of the famous bears continue.
Sunday, May 24
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
Theatre improvisations of Jaroslav Dušek and Alan Vitouš plunging into immeasurably deep recesses of the subconscious.
Monday, May 25
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
The fun with Vizita continues.
Sunday, May 31
8:00 p.m.
Min Tanaka: Grimm Grimm - Book One
Journey to the Past and Future
The renewal of the successful Prague performance created by Japanese dancer/choreographer Min Tanaka and a group of Czech artists. Famous Czech actor Vladimír Javorský, joins the cast.
In the foyer, exhibitions "Menhirs - Rocks with Memories" - photographs of Ginette Vachon (Switzerland) and lithography of Milan Perič (Czech Republic).