Programme of the Archa Theatre for January 2000
Petr Nikl: Hnízda her (Nests of Games)
From January 12 until February 20, 2000, the Rudolfinum Gallery and the Archa Theatre will present the artistic project of Petr Nikl and friends. The out-standing Prague gallery has become a playground - something new will happen everyday. The exhibition is in perpetual transformation and each evening at 6:00 p.m., the artists will create a small performance. The exhibition is open from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, except Monday.
Wednesday, January 12
8:00 p.m.
Praha mizerná (Wretched Prague)
An evening dedicated to the suburbs of Prague.
The premiere of the new documentary film cycle, produced by Czech Television and Negativ comp. The evening will also include performances by the musical groups Kormani and OOZ Orchestra.
Thursday, January 13
8:00 p.m.
Blindman Quartet
Polyphonic Variations
One of the most superb European saxophone quartets in a unique programme which connects three-hundred year old music with compositions from the end of the 20th century. In this programme, selections from John Cage, Louis Andriessen, Eric Sleichim, and Steve Reich in addition to Johann Sebastian Bach.
Friday, January 14
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Proklatec / The Damned
Soirée with the songs of Jiří Bulis. An evening which is dedicated to the memory of the vanished café "KOLBABA", and to the musical composer visited it day after day. Directed by Arnošt Goldflam and company. The first time in the Archa Theatre!
Saturday, January 15
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Proklatec / The Damned
Sunday, January 16
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Moskva - Petuški
From Moscow, anywhere on a bottle of vodka. The alcoholic bible of Venedikt Vasiljevitch Jerofejev, translated by Leoš Suchařípa and directed by Jiří Pokorný.
Prague premiere.
Monday, January 17
8:00 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Moskva - Petuški
Wednesday, January 19
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
Náhodné opylení / The Accidental Pollination
The stiff bumble-bee (J. Dušek) pollinates the meadow saffron (P. Lašéz) touched by the lighting of V. Zborník. An improvisational performance that everyone can understand in his own way.
Thursday, January 20
8:00 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
Na počátku byl konec (The End was at the Beginning)
(Of course, at the end as well.)
The improvisational ride with Vizita Theatre continues in a consistant constitution.
Tuesday, January 25
8:00 p.m.
Husa na provázku Theatre
Michel de Ghelderode: Škola šašků (The School of Fools)
Direction and Stage Design: Peter Scherhaufer; translation: Mario Stretti; costumes: Kamila Polívková; music: Miloš Štědroň Jr.; choreography: Alena Ambrová.
The King of Fools, Folial, teaches how to survive, how to defy cruelty, and how to obtain power in a time that otherwise appears hopeless. Prague premiere.
Wednesday, January 26
3:00 p.m.
A Tribute to Peter Scherhaufer
A seminar dedicated to the work of one of the most important Czech and Slovak directors from recent decades. A historical video-documentary of the performances and projects of Peter Scherhaufer, here and in the rest of the world.
Wednesday, January 26
8:00 p.m.
Husa na provázku Theatre
Michel de Ghelderode: Škola šašků (The School of Fools)
Thursday, January 27
8:00 p.m.
An Evening of Iluminace
The Films of Stan Brakhage (I) and Czech experimental film
The evening is comprised of the screening of film copies brought from abroad (S. Brakhage) especially for this occasion, and the films "ADAM KADMON" (by Martin Čihák, Jan Daňhel and Kryštof Mařatka), "COPYRIGHT KREN" (by Martin Blažíček), as well as the reading of the new issue from the film revue magazine, Iluminace, - the new issue is dedicated to experimental film.
Saturday, January 29
8:00 p.m.
The Ball of Respekt and the Archa Theatre
The Social Event of the Season!! Music, dance, prizes, and many other surprizes!!
Taking place in all spaces of the Archa Theatre!
Exhibitions in the Archa foyer:
Aleš Mynář - Photos