Programme of the Archa Theatre for June 2001
Friday, June 1
8 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
On the Very Bad Children´s Day (Na samém dětském dnu)
A short story about a couple of friends from a dry district (Jaroslav Dušek and Martin Zbrožek) who glide (albeit not very carefully) on an oblique bald head. With the musical support of René Pařez, and the polarization of Viktor Zborník.
Wednesday, June 6
8 p.m.
CandoCo
Sunbyrne & I Hastened Through My Death Scene To Catch Your Last Act
Since the company was first founded in 1991, CandoCo has gained a reputation as one of the world´s best integrated artistic group, where able-bodied and physically disabled dancers perform together. Their dance pieces are created by world famous choreographers, and in this respect, American Doug Elkins and Venezuelian Javier De Frutos have created two works for this evening which represent the dynamics and variety of modern dance. Both are filled with an exciting majesty, as well as shocking physical brilliancy. CandoCo re-discoverd the boundaries of dance by demonstrating the independence of the virtuosity of physical perfection.
Presented in collaboration with the British Council.
Thursday, June 7
8 p.m.
CandoCo
Sunbyrne & I Hastened Through My Death Scene To Catch Your Last Act
Friday, June 8
8 p.m.
CandoCo
Sunbyrne & I Hastened Through My Death Scene To Catch Your Last Act
Sunday, June 10
8 p.m.
A Plague on Your Kin / Mor na ty vaše rody
Drak Theatre, Hradec Králové
Eternal motives of love, hate, manipulation and comformity in a performance which combines the traditional Japanese puppet technique of Bunraku and the European puppet theatre. Each Bunraku puppet comes to life with the assistance of three puppeteers. The puppets represent the exotics of Japanese culture, allowing for a colorful stylisation and expression. This production is based on the Shakespearean tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Authors: Miloslav Klíma and Josef Krofta. Directed by: Josef Krofta. Prague premiere. Special guest: Koryu Nishikawa - Japanese puppet master.
Monday, June 11
8 p. m.
A Plague on Your Kin / Mor na ty vaše rody
Drak Theatre, Hradec Králové
Tuesday, June 12
8 p.m.
A Plague on Your Kin / Mor na ty vaše rody
Drak Theatre, Hradec Králové
Thursday, June 14
8 p.m.
XIIIth International Festival of Modern Dance and Movement Theatre
Tanec Praha 2001
Drift (Switzerland): La Vie Heureuse
Like the successful dance company Alias (Tanec Praha 1997 and 1998), the works of Drift approach dance theatre - it follows the bizarre moments of everyday life. This performance is filled with the movement technique as a natural way of expressing feelings, observations and ideas for the dancers.
Friday, June 15
8 p.m.
Tanec Praha 2001
Drift (Switzerland): La Vie Heureuse
Monday, June 18
8 p.m.
Discussion of Weekly Respekt
"We Know You!" or The Newest Promises of Czech Politicians. Guests: Chairwoman of the Supreme Court Eliška Wagnerová, Senator Václav Fischer, Mayor of the City of Prague Jan Kasl. Moderated by: Jan Pokorný - Czech Radio, Petr Holub - Respekt Weekly.
Tuesday, June 19
8 p.m.
The solo concert of the legend of world rock music. John Cale will play only the guitar and the. He will present his old, well-known compositions, as well as his more recent creations which have never been heard before in the Czech Republic. One cannot avoid the element of surprise!
Wednesday, June 20
8 p.m.
Tomasz Stanko Quartet
A special concert of the Polish jazz world star specifically for our Prague audience. In the framework of the Jazz Meets World Festival.
In co-operation with the Polish Institute, P and J Music, and the City of Prague.
Friday, June 22
8 p.m.
Agon Orchestra
Sweet Music Sweet or Hard Life
The concert will take place on the day of the 10th anniversary of the Society of New Music. They will present the music which can be found on the extreme poles of their repertoire: the early work of Martin Smolka in his most performed composition "Hard Life"; the work of Miroslav Šimáček who connects new music with a feeling for rock; Petr Kofroň´s new composition which contains the wild rhythm of arranged Czech folk songs and a chorus; the Zappa-Zorn waltz variations of Michal Trnka and Jan Trojan; and as a finalé, Agon´s basic composition Terry Riley´s "In C".
Live Broadcast: http://archa.inway.cz
Saturday, June 23
8 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
Dance Hop / Tancovačka
At the end of the theatre season, we present a real, unfalsified dance hop for the many members and fans of the Vizita Theatre. In addition to the theatre performance, you can look forward to a musical event to listen and dance to. Dancing and performing: Jaroslav Dušek, Martin Zbrožek, Jaromír Honzák, Alan Vitouš and Zdeněk Konopásek; illuminated by Viktor Zborník.
Live Broadcast: http://archa.inway.cz
Sunday, June 24
8 p.m.
David Byrne
Concert of the founder of the group Talking Heads and one of the most important innovators of rock in the 20th century. He will perform with a 3-member band and a string sextet. Presented in cooperation with 10:15 Promotion.
Monday, June 25
8 p.m.
David Byrne
Wednesday, June 27
8 p.m.
Tabula Rasa Theatre
The Good Anna (Hodná Anna)
The motifs based on the texts of Gertrude Stein are brought to life in this clever "kitchen symphony". Developed in the framework of the Studio of the Archa Theatre. Performing: Lenka Vychodilová, Eva Pospíšilová, Petra Cikánová and Hana Schmidtmajerová, music: Jaroslav Kořán, stage design: Petr Nikl, direction: Jana Svobodová.
Thursday, June 28
8 p.m.
Divadlo Tabula Rasa
The Good Anna (Hodná Anna)
Canceled because of technical reasons
Friday, June 29
8 p.m.
Cremaster 2
The five part movie cycle of Matthew Barney´s "Cremaster" is conceived as a "cosmology" of the late 20th century. Each part takes place in an alegoric landscape creating one whole, composed of the bodies and cultures of the landscape. For "Cremaster 2", Barney chose the landscape of Northern America - the salty desert, the lowlands and the Rocky Mountains. Directed by Matthew Barney. Presented in co-operation with Galerie Rudolfinum.
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Exhibition in the foyer:
Special School - illustrations and photo-murals
Works of pupils from a Special School in Prague, arranged by Jaroslav Prokop and David Cajthaml.