Programme of the Archa Theatre for March, 1999
Miroslav Janek - Three Times
From the beginning of the 70's, Miroslav Janek has filmed some remarkable short films. Following his immigration to the United States, he was devoted to film editing with his wife Tonička (previously, in the Czech Republic, he was known for his collaboration with director, Godfrey Reggio on the films Powaqqatsi and Anima Mundi.)
Tuesday, March 2
8:00 p.m.
I am Hamsa / Hamsa, já jsem (ČR, 1999)
Premiere of the film documentary by Miroslav Janek - a film about the life among the handicapped and the gifted. Made for Czech Television under the creative group of Čestimír Kopecký.
During the evening, there will also be a jam-session of the students of the Jan Deyl Conservatory.
Wednesday, March 3
8:00 p.m.
The Unseen / Nespatřené (ČR, 1996)
International award winning film of Miroslav Janek. A film about blind photographers.
Thursday, March 4
8:00 p.m.
Bratricide / Bratrovražda (ČR, 1976) director, camera, editing: Miroslav Janek
Catharsis / Katarze (ČR, 1977) director, camera, editing: Miroslav Janek
Való (USA, 1984) director, editing: Tonička Janková, Producer, Camera: Miroslav Janek
Visitor (USA, 1983) director, editing: Miroslav Janek
Friday, March 5
Transformation of the European Cultural Politics
Theatrical arts in the new European structure.
International round table discussion dedicated to the preparation of the Czech Republic into the European Union.
Organisers: Archa Theatre, Theatre Institute, Goethe-Institute-Prag.
Co-organisers: French Institute, Hungarian Cultural Centre, Polish Institute, Embassy of Portugal, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
Saturday, March 6
Transformation of the European Cultural Politics
Theatrical arts in the new European structure.
Tuesday, March 9
8:00 p.m.
Piškanderdulá - subtitled "Josefe!"
Famous performance of Věra Říčařová and František Vítek, which has become a term in the history of modern puppetry.
Wednesday, March 10
8:00 p.m.
Piškanderdulá - subtitled "Josefe!"
Thursday, March 11
8:00 p.m.
Piškanderdulá - subtitled "Josefe!"
Monday, March 15
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Sophocles: King Oedipus
Direction: J.A. Pitínský
Modern adaptation of the classic drama about irreversible fate. Ján Sedal in the title role.
Co-production of the HaDivadlo and Archa Theatre.
Tuesday, March 16
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Sophocles: King Oedipus
Wednesday, March 17
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Sophocles: King Oedipus
Friday, March 19
8:00 p.m.
Jonzi D
Lyrikal Fearta - The Requel (GB)
"Bringing theatre to hip hop, as opposed as bringing hip hop to the theatre." (Jonzi D)
This is a theatrical performance inspired by hip hop and consists of lyrically motivated movement, mime poetry and thought provoking scenes with a humorous edge.
Presented in the framework of the Multicultural Festival of Britain.
Saturday, March 20
8:00 p.m.
Jonzi D
Lyrikal Fearta - The Requel (GB)
Sunday, March 21
8:00 p.m.
Jonzi D
Lyrikal Fearta - The Requel (GB)
Tuesday, March 23
8:00 p.m.
The Creatures: Siouxie and Budgie
The two main figures of the legendary group Siouxie and the Banshees, performing The Creatures, their new project in Prague.
In collaboration with D Smack U Promotions.
Wednesday, March 24
8:00 p.m.
Anketa 98 Live
A Radio 1 (91.9 FM) evening, filled with live music, interesting guests, as well as other surprises. The broadcast of the annual survey of Radio 1 listeners, with concerts of the winners of the Czech Hit Parade, The Big Seven.
Friday, March 26
Festival FAMU 1999
12:00 p.m.
A three day event celebrating the winning student films of the FAMU film academy of Prague.
Saturday, March 27
Festival FAMU 1999
11:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 28
Festival FAMU 1999
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 29
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
The Naked Truth
The improvisational skills of Jaroslav Dušek with his guest Pjer Lašéz, and lighting designer Viktor Zborník.
Wednesday, March 31
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
April Fools
In the Foyer of the Archa Theatre, the exhibition of Jiří Sozanský and Jaroslav Prokop URBICIDA.