Programme of the Archa Theatre for April 2002
Tuesday, April 2, 8 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
Also an Oak Leaf
Jaroslav Dušek and Martin Zbrožek burst into leaf under the healing rays of Victor Zbornik. Musical support is expected.
Wednesday, April 3, 8 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Marius von Mayenburg: Fireface
Marius von Mayenburg belongs to the thirty-something generation, whose plays dominate the world's stages. With distinct pure language, he paints a barren contemporary world and the relationships between people. The family setting as a battle ground, terror in the family, incestuous relationships between relatives, ritual family murders and self destruction. The young demarcate themselves from a world into which they have been cast against their will and which seems unacceptable to them. Directed by Jiří Pokorny.
Thursday, April 4, 8 p.m.
HaDivadlo, Brno
Marius von Mayenburg: Fireface
Friday, April 5, 6 p.m.
"Knights of the Cross or Are We Afraid of Fundamentalists?"
At 6 pm, in the small hall, there will be a presentation and launch of the new book "Knights of the Cross" by the journalist and writer Martin Komárek. In the Theatre's foyer will be an exhibition of photographs by our prestigious photographers David Neff "Afghanistan in Turmoil" and Michal Růžička "New York after the Attack". A panel discussion on the topic of religious fanaticism will take place at 6:45 pm, attended by, among others, Jan Jandourek and Jaroslav Veis.
Friday, April 5, 8 p.m.
Fun-da-mental
Concert of the British band known for their social-politically engaged music. The concert ticket is also good for the discussion that follows.
English friendly
Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m.
Archa Theatre and Respekt Ball
Following last year's enthusiastic response, once again we bring to you MTO Universal with their all night long, wild and woolly, dance session. Design: David Černý
English friendly
Tuesday, April 9, 8 p.m.
Sarajevski ratni teatar (Sarajevo War Theatre)
Jose Sanchez Sinisterra: Ay, Carmela
Ay, Carmela is story of two actors, and at the same time lovers - Carmela and Paulina - from the Spanish Civil War period. The story takes place in a village that has just been captured, where Carmela and Paulina play for the soldiers who are to be executed by the fascists the next day. Ay, Carmela is Jose Sanchez Sinisterra's, as well as the whole of contemporary Spain's, most important work. The Sarajevo War Theatre was established in 1992 by members from three Sarajevo theatre groups, who were forced to stop their activities due to the fighting in Bosnia Herzegovina. Directed by Robert Raponja. Played by: Selma Alispahič and Dragan Jovičić. A part of the 2002 Sarajevo Cultural Days in Prague program.
International Film Festival Jeden svět / One World
Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Radio 1 for One World
Concert - opening ceremony: Support Lesbiens, November 2nd, Radium.NFO
Thursday, April 11, 5 p.m.
Homo Homini award
April 12 - 16
Throughout the whole day, documentary films will be screened in two halls, discussions will be held and an Internet and video library of all the 720 applicant films will be open for visitors.
English friendly - see detailed programme
Saturday, April 20, 8 p.m.
Tata Bojs - Biorhythms
A concert on the occasion of the launch of the new Tata Bojs album "Biorhythms". The multimedia show group will play right in front of the face of Big Brother, accompanied by a giant dancing flower.
English friendly
April 24 and 25, 8 p.m.
Jan Kodet: Jade and Danse Macabre
A special evening featuring the prominent, internationally acclaimed, Czech choreographer, Jan Kodet and his dance company. The first piece, originally created for the Balet Gulbenkien in Portugal, has been adapted by Jan Kodet for Czech audiences. The second piece, Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), was developed by Jan Kodet in close cooperation with the music composer Ivan Acher, who worked on the original version for presentation as a part of the exhibition project The Glory of the Baroque in Bohemia. Both works are models of first-rate contemporary dance, lighting and sound design.
Part of Czech Dance Platform 2002
English friendly
Sunday, April 28, 8 p.m.
Tender buttons
A raw musical gala spectacle about things both seen and unseen
The main character of the performance is the sightless singer and pianist Kataryna Koltzová, whose personal statements are confronted with the poetry of the Gertrude Stein, the mother of the American artistic avant-garde. The performance arises out of the texts of both authors, like circus acts. B-grade, kitsch and tawdry erotica are mixed in with a tragic desire for love. With: Kataryna Koltzová, Petra Cikánová, Jakub Žáček, Jaroslav Kořán and Agnes Kutas. Stage design: David Cajthaml. Dramaturgy: Nina Rutová. Conception and directed by: Jana Svobodová.
Monday, April 29, 8 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
A Little Church Dance
Jaroslav Dušek and Martin Zbrožek swirl smoke from the torch of Viktor Zborník. Musical support is probable.
Tuesday, April 30, 8 p.m.
Vizita Theatre
A Day at the Paw-place
Jaroslav Dušek and Martin Zbrožek pawing around undercover, detect the spot lit Viktor Zborník. Musical support is predicted.
Foyer Exhibition:
April 8.-30.
Blackening
A group exhibition of the works of several Czech photographers, dedicated to the life of the Roma in the Czech Republic.