Programme of the Archa Theatre for October 1998
Thursday, October 1
8:00 p.m.
Petr Skoumal: Curriculum Vitae
Famous Czech musician and composer recapitulates his rich artistic career.
Friday, October 2
8:00 p.m.
Charlie Barber + Band
Deus ex machina
Concert of the famous contemporary British orchestra. This evenings' special programme will include compositions from Gavin Bryars, David Lang, Robert Moran, The Velvet Underground, as well as Barber's own creations. Presented in collaboration with The British Council.
Monday, October 5
8:00 p.m.
Stepanida Borisova & Pavel Fajt
Concert of the Siberian singer, whose focus is primarily on the world music in Asia. This evening she is accompanied by Pavel Fajt, the well-known musical experimentalist from Brno.
Tuesday, October 6
8:00 p.m.
Divadlo Vizita
From Mouth to Mouth
The first part of this theatre presentation, that grows before the non-believing eyes of the audience. Performing: Jaroslav Dušek and Petr Nikl, with the live music of Pjér Lašéz.
Wednesday, October 7
8:00 p.m.
Divadlo Vizita
... and back
The second part of the previous performance - this time with other actors whom the audience will believe.
Monday, October 12
8:00 p.m.
Sweet Theresienstadt (Sladký Theresienstadt)
Arnošt Goldflam´s play, directed by American Damien Gray, which 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...
Thursday, October 15
8:00 p.m.
What You Catch in the Rye (Co chytneš v žitě)
The premiere of the new Czech film project by Roman Vávra. This evening will also include a concert.
5:00 p.m. Pre-premiere
Saturday, October 17
8:00 p.m.
Jób
HaDivadlo, Brno
Oratorium for the theatre based on the adaptation of Joseph Roth. Music: Martin Dohnal, libretto: Milan Czerny. Director: J.A. Pitínský. This will be the last opportunity to see the performance in Prague!
Performance that received the Alfred Radok Prize for the best production, 1996-97.
Sunday, October 18
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo
Jób
Tuesday, October 20
8:00 p.m.
Compagnie Pierre Droulers
The Air and the Wind (De L'Air et du Vent)
Belgian choreographer, Pierre Droulers, and his company present their latest post-modern dance creation. A journey to the border between fantasy and madness. The moments are filled with fragility, poetry, and riddles - merely the calm before the storm. A real dance tour de force!
Presented in the framework of the Festival of the Dance Theatre.
Wednesday, October 21
8:00 p.m.
Compagnie Pierre Droulers
De L'Air et du Vent (Vzduch a vítr)
Festival Art Without Barriers
In collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Institute.
Thursday, October 22
8:00 p.m.
Burgtheater Vídeň
Franz Kafka and Peter Radtke: A Message for the Academy
(Ein Bericht für eine Akademie)
Director: George Tabori (Austria)
Well-known Austrian director George Tabori creates a new adaptation of the monologue of Franz Kafka. In which the role of the monkey Rotpetera is performed by Peter Radtke, inflicted with osteoporosis.
Friday, October 23
8:00 p.m.
Burgtheater Víenna
Franz Kafka and Peter Radtke: A Message for the Academy
(Ein Bericht für eine Akademie)
Friday, October 23
8:00 p.m.
Riksteatern Tyrst Theatre
Shakespearian Hit Parade
Director: Tom Fjprdefalk (Sweden)
Tyrst Theatre is an ensemble of the Swedish national theatre, that is known for its precision. This evening's performance is a monologue - a collage of various Shakespearean theatre pieces, translated for the hearing impaired by Jian Ianc.
Saturday, October 24
8:00 p.m.
Bilderwerfer (Austria)
Dancer and choreographer Daniel Aschwanden and Christian Polster, an extremely talented dancer who has Downs Syndrome. From their collaboration, they created a company whose members are people with various handicaps - but also without handicaps.
Sunday, October 25
8:00 p.m.
Theatre ARBOS
Peter Handke: The Orphan Wants to be a Foster Parent (Das Mündel will Vormund sein)
Director: Robert Gatschacher (Austria)
The difficult relations of addiction in the play of Peter Handke. They are expressed with no words. Theatre ARBOS is composed of deaf actors.
Nosferatu and other Phantoms, I.
Retrospektive of films of F.W. Murnau. Silent expressionistic film jewels presented with live musical accompaniment.
Tuesday, October 27
8:00 p.m.
The Haunted Castle (Schloss Vogelöd), 1921
Accompanied by Mikoláš Chadima and guests.
Wednesday, October 28
8:00 p.m.
Tartuffe, (1926)
Accompanied by Vojtěch and Irena Havlovi.
Thursday, October 29
5:00 p.m.
Phantom (Phantom), 1922
With pianist Petr Duchalík.
8:00 p.m.
Nosferatu the Vampire (Nosferatu - Eine Symphonie des Grauens), 1922
With the Forgotten Orchestra of the World of Dreamers
Friday, October 30
8:00 p.m.
Jonathan Burrows Company
Things I don't know
The choreographic piece for two hands and a piano: a composition for three boxes and two dance trios. English choreographer famous for his punctuality, creativity, fantastic technique - and especially for his subtle irony. Jonathan Burrows belongs among the most expressive personalities in contemporary British dance.
Presented in the framework of the Festival of the Dance Theatre.
Saturday, October 31
8:00 p.m.
Jonathan Burrows Company
Things I don't know
In the foyer the exhibition of Dairies of Michal Cihlář.