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The Tap Tap – Party on Wheels - MARCH 27 / 20.00
27.3.2010
The best non-profit party of the year. The 8th annual legendary Party on Wheels will immediately bring you up to date: the The Tap Tap band will introduce its new CD, which it recorded with the Berg orchestra, the Prague mixed group and La Grande Bande in the SONO RECORDS studio.
Allstar Refjúdží Company - Brigands and Foot Soldiers / A politically incorrect cabaret - MARCH 24 - 26 / 20.00
24.3.2010
Patriots against gooks and coons. A cabaret or a tragedy? A political-satiric cabaret in which the ambitions, thoughts, longings and dreams of each of the characters alternate against the backdrop of contemporary political situations. PREMIERE!
ONE WORLD 2010 - MARCH 11 - 17
11.3.2010
International Human Rights Film Festival - 12th edition. Presented by People In Need organisation.
The Young Gods “Knock on Wood” - March 9 / 20:00
9.3.2010
The Young Gods are coming to Prague as part of their last acoustic tour “Knock on Wood” before the release of their new electronic album! This is probably the last chance to hear their revolutionary project live, which two years ago sold out two nights. Support: Kuzmich Orchestra (CZ)
Anoushka Shankar / Prague Spring Festival / - May 24 / 20.00
6.3.2010
The daughter of a living legend of Indian classical music, virtuoso on the sitar Ravi Shankar, who performed at the Prague Spring more than 50 years ago, returns to the festival stage after five years with the star-studded international group Anoushka Shankar Project.
STIMUL FESTIVAL PRESENTS: ANTI-POP CONSORTIUM (USA), WWW (CZ) - MARCH 4 / 20.00
4.3.2010
The futuristic hip-hop Anti-Pop Consortium (Big Dada, Ninja Tune) will perform in the Czech Republic for the first time ever! One of the pioneers of intelligent hip-hop in the Czech Republic, WWW, will open the concert in Archa Theatre.
The STIMUL Festival announces its full spring programme!
3.3.2010
The long-running Stimul Festival, now in its sixth season, brings you the most important figures in alternative and experimental music. It opens the year 2010 in style. In addition to the visionary hip-hop ANTI-POP CONSORTIUM (March 4) in April and May, Prague's Archa Theatre will host the Czech premieres of post-industrial legend NURSE WITH WOUND, Canadian breakcore king VENETIAN SNARES, and possibly the biggest star of the contemporary noise scene, WOLF EYES. Over four groundbreaking spring nights, the Stimul Festival will again try to persuade you of this event's emblematic motto: Experiment is future mainstream! You won't want to miss it.
IMOGEN HEAP /UK/ - MARCH 2 / 20.00
2.3.2010
For many fans of indie, ambient, pop, rock, trip hop and electro, the arrival of talented British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap will be a dream come true. The tour to promote her new album Ellipse also includes a stop in Prague on March 2 at the Archa Theatre!
VERTEDANCE - EMIGRANTES - FEBRUARY 27 / 20.00, FEBRUARY 28 / 18.00
27.2.2010
The artist group VerTedance presents the new project Emigrantes, which was created during their two-year residence at the Archa.lab. Emigrantes examines the phenomenon of refugees through the eyes of children, adult and child dancers perform together on the stage.
CZECH DANCE PLATFORM 2010
26.2.2010
6th Czech Dance Platform festival 2010 will be held in April 16 – 20. Archa Theatre will present a choreography by 420PEOPLE - A SMALL HOUR AGO and a performance by the group VerTeDance - Emigrantes.
VerTeDance offers movement classes for kids!
26.2.2010
As part of the Archa.lab led by VerTeDance, the Archa Theatre is offering movement classes for kids! When: April and May 2010, 12 lessons.
WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY - FEBRUARY 25 / 22.00
24.2.2010
The Archa Theatre's multimedia project returns in a shortened version! In November 2009 WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY was staged with great responses at the Czech National Building in New York.
Brendan Perry (ex-Dead Can Dance) coming to Archa Theatre!
20.2.2010
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Brendan Perry, the male half of the already legendary band Dead Can Dance, will perform on March 31 in Prague’s Archa Theatre. He will present his second solo album Ark, which will be released in the spring.
STIMUL Festival presents: Anti-Pop Consortium /USA/, WWW (CZ)
18.2.2010
The Stimul Festival 2010 will open on March 4 with the futuristic hip-hop Anti-Pop Consortium. The legendary hip hop experimenters will be performing in the Czech Republic for the first time.
Ján Mančuška – The Backwards Play - FEBRUARY 16 AND 17 / 20.00
14.2.2010
The Backwards Play by conceptual artist Ján Mančuška is a performance that works simultaneously with two directions of action. All action on the stage is played out backwards, movements, gestures, the unreeling of action.
Music 2009 – The End is Near or The Golden Age - FEBRUARY 12 / 20.00
12.2.2010
What happened in the music scene last year? In keeping with tradition, several music publicists will meet at the Archa Theatre to discuss this question.
ALLSTAR REFJÚDŽÍ COMPANY - NEW PROJECT TO COME!
11.2.2010
"Brigands and Foot Soldiers" - a politically incorrect performance, which mixes musical numbers with new scenery and everyday reality will be premiered at Archa Theatre on March 25.
WWW (CZ) will open for the Anti-Pop Consortium
11.2.2010
WWW, one of the pioneers of intelligent hip-hop in the Czech Republic, will open for the Anti-Pop Consortium on March 4. Presented by STIMUL festival.
Contest!
10.2.2010
Win a free CD and 2 tickets to the concert by New York hip hop quartet the Anti-Pop Consortium!
EKG - Of Love and Discoveries - FEBRUARY 8 & 9 / 20:00
8.2.2010
An evening of new literary talents. Presented by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš, with guests Hynek Trojánek, Tereza Verecká, the Dancing Mirror and others.
Divadlo Husa na provázku – The Czech Sea - February 7 / 20:00
7.2.2010
A play about hope in the year 2009. A dramatic tram ride -- or -- from Florenc to Náměstí bratří Mašínů. I’m not saying that it isn’t schizo. More like a dream. A little erotic, a little crazy, a little perverse.
Brendan Perry of Dead Can Dance to perform March 31 in Prague’s Archa Theatre
4.2.2010
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Brendan Perry, the male half of the already legendary band Dead Can Dance, will present his second solo album Ark, which will be released in the spring.
DON'T MISS
3.2.2010
Vlasta Chramostová and Zuzana Stivínová talk about the life and staging of "Leaving" on the Zátiší programme, Wednesday, February 10 at 21:00 on Radio 1.
Bad, Mother, Bad, the Schwarzenbergs are Here! - February 5 / 20:00
25.1.2010
The premiere of a documentary film about a princely life in which there never was a dull moment. Director: Břetislav Rychlík. Presented in cooperation with Czech Television TS Brno and Plum. Production.
IMOGEN HEAP (GB) - March 2, 2010 - tickets also available at the Archa Theatre box office!
20.1.2010
For many fans of indie, ambient, pop, rock, trip hop and electro, the arrival of talented British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap will be a dream come true!
Havel’s Leaving returns to Archa; in April it heads to Seoul
19.1.2010
On Monday, January 18, Václav Havel’s Leaving directed by David Radok will return to the Archa Theatre. After successfully presenting about 50 encore performances, all sell outs, Archa will stage twelve performances in January and February. The play, which was among the most eagerly anticipated premieres of 2008, again features Zuzana Stivínová and Jan Tříska in the lead roles. Dora Bouzková and Hana Vagnerová will alternate in the role of Bea in the winter series. Tickets to January and February performances are still available at the Archa Theatre box office.
Premiere of a new play by Ján Mančuška – The Backwards Play
13.1.2010
Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region /GASK/ + Archa Theatre + Four Days present: Ján Mančuška - The Backwards Play - February 14, 16 and 17 at the Archa Theatre. PREMIERE.
Václav Havel's Leaving - January and February 2010/ 20:00
11.1.2010
Václav Havel’s new play, featuring Zuzana Stivínová and Jan Tříska and directed by David Radok.
EKG - Of Love and Vietnam - JANUARY 24 & 25 / 20:00
10.1.2010
A literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš. Guests: Jan Cempírek, Lan Pham Thi, Zdenko Pavelka, Tran Thu Hien, David Žák.
THE ALLSTAR REFJÚDŽÍ BAND IN THE NEW YEAR
8.1.2010
The Allstar Refjúdží Band will perform on January 16 at the January Underground Festival in Kralupy nad Vltavou.
Also performing at the festival will be Jana Budař and Eliščin band. Jan Budař created one of the supporting characters in Dance Through the Fence. We are looking forward to seeing him, and you!
ARCHA.LAB 2010 – NEW SEMESTER OF ATELIERS NOW STARTING!
8.1.2010
Regular ateliers for children and youth ending with a public performance in the Archa Theatre – come test your abilities on the stage of a professional theatre! We are starting in February – application forms are available at the Archa Theatre box office.
EMIGRANTES - January 7 & 8 / 20:00
7.1.2010
Choreographers and dancers Veronika Kotlíková and Tereza Ondrová, who also make up the artist group VerTedance, present the new project Emigrantes, which was created during their two-year residence at the Archa.lab. Premiere.
Music 2009: The End is Near or The Golden Age
7.1.2010
What happened in the music scene last year? In keeping with tradition, several music publicists will meet at the Archa Theatre to discuss this question. On February 12, Karel Veselý, Aleš Stuchlý and Pavel Klusák will share their stories from the labyrinth of today’s music.
Give the gift of culture
16.12.2009
This Christmas give your loved ones a non-traditional gift - a cultural experience. Give certificates in any amount for performances produced by the Archa Theatre are now available at the box office.
Tickets to EKG - Of Love and Vietnam now on sale!
16.12.2009
A literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš. Guests: Jan Cempírek, Lan Pham Thi, Zdenko Pavelka, Tran Thu Hien, David Žák.
MICHAL PROKOP & FRAMUS FIVE - ŠRUTOVINY - December 20 / 20:00
16.12.2009
A Christmas concert with guests: Luboš Pospíšil & 5P, Jiří "Šlupka" Svěrák, Cymbelín.
František Vítek and Věra Říčařová – Piškanderdulá - December 19 / 14:00, 17:00 & 20:00
14.12.2009
A charming puppet show inspired by children’s plays. Featuring: dancers, artists, knights, horses, devils, coxcombs and other puppets.
EMIGRANTES - December 18 / 20:00
14.12.2009
A new project by the Archa.lab and the VERTEDANCE company. Choreographers and dancers Veronika Kotlíková and Tereza Ondrová, who make up the artist group VerTedance, present Emigrantes, a new project created during their two-year residence at the Archa.lab. Preview.
FREEDOM? FREEDOM!
10.12.2009
After our experiences in Hamburg and Berlin, we have decided to change the order of the performances.
EKG - Of Love and Fate - December 14 & 15 / 20:00
10.12.2009
A literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš. Guests: Pavel Hudec Ahasver, Vít Janota, Jezulátko, Ester Kočičková, Jaromír Konečný, Lubomír Nohavica and others.
SVOBODA?SVOBODA!SLOBODA?SLOBODA!FREIHEIT?FREIHEIT!
3.12.2009
The international theatre project FREEDOM? FREEDOM!, which was created by Czech, German and Slovak playwrights as a contribution to the anniversary of the revolutionary changes of 1989 will be performed on December 5 and 8 at the Theaterdiscounter in Berlin and the Kampnagel Theatre in Hamburg. The project also includes a production by the Archa Theatre, Window of Opportunity, directed by Jana Svobodova. Window of Opportunity is always a premiere and a finale. The performances are always created based on the given space and the given cultural-historic conditions. The project also features workshops for students from local high schools and universities, who also actively participate in the performances.
Divadlo Husa na provázku – The Czech Sea - December 13 / 20:00
3.12.2009
A play about hope in the year 2009. A dramatic tram ride -- or -- from Florenc to Náměstí bratří Mašínů. I’m not saying that it isn’t schizo. More like a dream. A little erotic, a little crazy, a little perverse. The third and final part of Divadlo Husa na provázku’s PERVERSION in Bohemia project.
Freedom! Freedom? - December 11 / 18:15
30.11.2009
A collective presentation of an international project. Czech, German and Slovak theatrical contributions to the anniversary of the revolutionary changes in 1989.
Divadlo Vizita - December 5 & 6 / 20:00
30.11.2009
Two evenings of spontaneous improvisation with Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeněk Konopásek and Viktor Zborník.
420PEOPLE - A Small Hour Ago - November 30 to December 2 / 20:00 - premiere!
26.11.2009
After the success of Small Hour and its successor On an Even Keel, the international dance group 420PEOPLE presents its new piece, Small Hour Ago. The piece is a free continuation of Small Hour and the choreography which it inspired, On an Even Keel. The new full-length piece centres around three duets, which are united by their perception of the defining events of our time.
Window of Opportunity continues!
23.11.2009
After the successful presentation of the documentary theatre project directed by Jana Svobodova at the international theatre festival in Nitra and at the Czech National Building in New York, Window of Opportunity continues as part of the prestigious Czech-German-Slovak project Freedom! Freedom?
EKG - A Literary Cabaret - November 28 & 29 / 20:00
23.11.2009
Two evenings of literary cardiograms by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš.
Diamanda Galás (USA) - November 27 / 20:00
23.11.2009
In the 1990s the singer and pianist was enthusiastically received by Czech audiences on several occasions. After a prolonged absence, she finally returns to Prague. As part of the STIMUL Festival she will perform on November 27 on her “home” stage at the Archa Theatre.
The Allstar Refjúdží Band records for the Semafor Theatre
19.11.2009
The Semafor Theatre this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. To honour the occasion, music publicist and producer Pavel Klusák and the Klíče recording studio prepared an album called For Semafor. The CD features twenty cover versions of hits by Jiří Suchý and Jiří Šlitr by leading representatives of the contemporary music scene.
WE RECOMMEND - CD "FOR SEMAFOR"
18.11.2009
About twenty bands and musicians created an album based on their songs from the Semafor Theatre and the songs of Jiří Suchý and Jiří Šlitr. The For Semafor album features musicians of the most diverse styles.
EMIGRANTES – a new project by the Archa.lab and the VERTEDANCE company
18.11.2009
Choreographers and dancers Veronika Kotlíková and Tereza Ondrová, who also make up the artist group VerTedance, on December 18 present the new project Emigrantes, which was created during their two-year residence at the Archa.lab. Preview.
WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IN NEW YORK
17.11.2009
The Archa Theatre successfully presented its production of WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY in New York on Tuesday, November 10. The multimedia project, the Archa Theatre’s contribution to the 20th anniversary of the political changes in 1989, was an enormous success with the audience, who filled the large hall of the Czech National Building to capacity.
ALTERNATIVE FESTIVAL 09 - Phil Minton’s Feral Choir, Ivan Martin Jirous & Agon Orchestra - November 23 / 20:00
17.11.2009
A series of workshops for amateur singers leading to a performance in front of an audience. The project was created in the late 1980s when Phil Minton was asked to organize a workshop for amateur musicians in Stockholm.
Don't miss
11.11.2009
Diamanda Galás - DIVINE PUNISHMENT & SAINT OF THE PIT (1989) on the CD nonstop show on Radio 1 91,1 FM on Monday, November 23 from 19:00.
Allstar Refjúdží Band to play at the Spinning Jenny Theatertage intercultural theatre festival
11.11.2009
On November 13 the Allstar Refjúdží Band will play at the intercultural theatre festival, whose theme this year is migration. A day later in Chemnitz it will present the Archa Theatre’s production of Dance Through the Fence, a theatrical mosaic directed by Jana Svobodová.
International Women's Weekend - November 22 / 16:00
9.11.2009
Zuby Nehty (CZ), Forgo (HUN), Psio Crew (POL), Sheema Mukherjee Trio (UK), Jana Vébrová (CZ) and others.
Wim Vandekeybus and ULTIMA VEZ - NIEUWZWART - November 19, 20 & 21 / 20:00
9.11.2009
nieuwZwart, the latest production by the legendary Flemish company and Wim Vandekeybus, comes to the Archa Theatre on November 19, 20 and 21. The choreography of nieuwZwart (New Black) for seven dancers with a live band on the stage is an odyssey into a new world of wild and turbulent energy.
FAMU FANTOMAS FEST - November 12 - 15
6.11.2009
The 26th annual FAMU festival. Student films, concerts, lectures and workshops, opening and closing ceremonies, awards, parties, alcohol, artists and pseudo artists…
420PEOPLE November 15 and 16 at the Ponec Theatre
4.11.2009
The choreographers and dancers Nataša Novotná and Václav Kuneš will perform their pieces Small Hour, Paedocypris Progenetica (Small Fish) and B/olero at the Ponec Theatre with the work of world-renowned Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin.
Alternative Festival 09 - Lydia Lunch & Big Sexy Noise - November 8 / 20:00
4.11.2009
LYDIA LUNCH, a legend of the New York underground scene, returns to Prague after a ten-year absence with her brand-new project BIG SEXY NOISE! Part of the Alternative Festival.
Archa presents Window of Opportunity in New York
3.11.2009
On Tuesday, November 10, the Archa Theatre will present its production of WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY in New York. A special adaptation of the multimedia project – the theatre’s contribution to the 20th anniversary of the political changes in 1989 – will be presented by Archa in an exclusive engagement at the Czech Center in New York.
The Alternative Festival 2009 at Archa
3.11.2009
The 17th annual festival of alternative music comes to the Archa Theatre, featuring LYDIA LUNCH & Big Sexy Noise, PHIL MINTON'S FERAL CHOIR, Agon Orchestra & Ivan Martin Jirous, and the NTS trio.
Prague Festival of German-language Theatre - Dritte Generation - November 6 & 7 / 20:00
3.11.2009
Yael Ronen, one of Isreal’s most important and provocative directors, interprets a young and war-weary generation hungry for life. She writes her plays with a team of Israeli and Arab actors, who with a video camera capture inane scenes from both sides of the wall and the daily madness that is resisted with furious humour.
Special 2 for 1 offer to Divadlo Vizita
3.11.2009
Buy one ticket for Divadlo Vizita - A Reflected Approximation on Thursday, November 5 and get a second ticket for free! This special offer applies only to tickets sold at the Archa Theatre box office and for a limited number of tickets.
AUTUMN DANCE SEASON AT ARCHA
3.11.2009
This autumn, the Archa Theatre presents a series of extraordinary dance performances! Les SlovaKs Dance Collective, Wim Vandekeybus & Ultima Vez, and 420 PEOPLE
ARCHA.LAB ATELIERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH - STARTING OCTOBER 1!
3.11.2009
The Archa.lab ateliers are regular courses for children and young people ending with a public performance at the Archa Theatre.
Come and test your abilities in a professional theatre!
Divadlo Vizita - November 4 & 5 / 20:00
1.11.2009
Two evenings of spontaneous improvisation by Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeňek Konopásek and Viktor Zborník.
Czech-Polish Solidarity Concert - November 3 / 20:00
28.10.2009
A rock concert celebrating the Polish overture to the Velvet Revolution. The concert will feature the biggest stars of the Polish underground scene of the 1980s, Lech Janerka and Wojciech Waglewski’s band Voo Voo, which will also present its collaborative project with the Ukrainian band Hajdamaky. The third musical event of the evening will feature legends of the Czech underground Pavel Zajíček and DG307.
Czech-Polish Solidarity Concert, November 3 at Archa
27.10.2009
A rock concert celebrating the Polish overture to the Velvet Revolution. The concert will feature the biggest stars of the Polish underground scene of the 1980s, Lech Janerka and Wojciech Waglewski’s band Voo Voo, which will also present its collaborative project with the Ukrainian band Hajdamaky. The third musical event of the evening will feature legends of the Czech underground Pavel Zajíček and DG307.
THE RESTORED FILMS OF JAN ŠPÁTA - November 2 / 20:00
27.10.2009
A selection of digitally restored classic Czech documentary films. Eighteen of the director’s most important films were digitally restored and transferred to HD format and released on four DVDs entitled JAN ŠPÁTA, 18 Classic Czech Documentary Films, which will be presented as part of the evening. Premiere!
EKG - Of Love and Madness - October 29 & 30 / 20:00
25.10.2009
A literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš. Guests: Svatava Antošová, Ghostmother, MUDr Martin Jarolímek, Václav Kahuda, Ivan Pinkava, Václav Ryčl and others.
Stimul Festival: The Bug (UK), Zomby (UK) - October 27 / 20:00
24.10.2009
A unique look at the most progressive trends in the dark electronic style known as dubstep. The star of the evening is Kevin Martin, alias The Bug, the creator of last year’s key album London Zoo.
Lydia Lunch at Archa, November 8!
23.10.2009
LYDIA LUNCH, a legend of the New York underground scene, returns to Prague after a ten-year absence with her brand-new project BIG SEXY NOISE! Part of the Alternative Festival.
The Glasshouse - Waterkou - October 25 & 26 / 20:00
23.10.2009
An older man meets a younger woman on the Internet. Their on-line acquaintance turns into a deeper friendship. A fragile digital adventure directed by Kees Roorda and the Amsterdam group of artists The Glasshouse. Performed in English.
Stimul Festival: Arve Henriksen / Jan Bang (NOR), Marcus Schmickler (GER), John Butcher (UK) - October 24 / 20:00
21.10.2009
An evening of improvisation at the Stimul Festival with the best-known performers on the contemporary improv scene, inspired by styles as disparate as jazz, ambient, minimalist improvisation and electronica. The concert will also feature electronic musician Marcus Shmickler.
Stimul Festival:Pan Sonic (FIN), Vladislav Delay Quartet (FIN) - October 23 / 20:00
20.10.2009
The groundbreaking sounds of Finland’s Mika Vainio and Ilpo Väisänen aka Pan Sonic return to Prague after three years with a new album. The icy magic of austere experiments with electronic frequencies, whistles, pulses and vibrations by Pan Sonic is supported by the Vladislav Delay Quartet electronic-jazz project.
Divadlo Vizita - October 21 & 22 / 20:00
18.10.2009
Two evenings of spontaneous improvisation by Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeňek Konopásek and Viktor Zborník.
The Gathering of Drummers - October 20 / 20:00
15.10.2009
The eighth annual musical meeting will take place in a Czech-Japanese spirit as a confrontation of two musical styles: Czech classical versus Japanese traditional by Pavel Fajt, Miloš Vacík, Pavel Koudelka, Tomáš Ondrušek, Leoparda Eto, Sawaka and Yumiko.
The Miran's Salon Project
15.10.2009
As part of its social program, in October the members of the music-theatre group the Allstar Refjúdží Band visited several children’s homes and youth correctional institutions in Ostrava.
Les SlovaKs Dance Collective (SK/BEL): Journey Home - October 19 / 20:00
14.10.2009
What do you get when you combine uncontrolled, physical and spontaneous contemporary dance with Slovak folk traditions, humour and live music? Les SlovaKs consists of five extraordinary Slovak dancers who have previously performed with companies such as Ultima Vez, Rosas and Akram Khan Company and have worked with choreographers such as David Zambran and Sidi Larbi Cherkaouim.
4+4 Days in Motion: Chunky Move (AUS) – Glow - October 16/ 19.00 + 21.00
13.10.2009
An inventive and aesthetically powerful performance that shows human beings interacting with a digital landscape created in real time according to the movements of dancers.
4+4 Days in Motion: Simone Aughterlony - The Best and the Worst of Us - October 14 / 19:30
8.10.2009
The experimenter Simone Aughterlony is interested in the theme of collective instincts, group behaviour and dynamics. She investigates mechanisms within groups and moments where harmony with the majority is disturbed.
4+4 Days in Motion: Yasmeen Godder (ISR) – Singular Sensation - october 11 & 12/ 19:30
7.10.2009
Do we still have the ability to experience real emotions, to be aware of what we really feel at any given moment? In our narcissistic, hyper-information era is their still space for real feelings?
4+4 Days in Motion: Maison dahlbonnema & Needcompany (BEL) – The Ballad of Ricky and Ronny – October 9 & 10 / 19:30
6.10.2009
The famous Needcompany will perform its controversial picture of contemporary love for the first time in Prague. Ricky and Ronny are members of the “global” middle class – they have everything except a reason to be happy. They are the first generation to separate sex from reproduction: instead of “love you” they say “fuck you”.
The Gathering of Drummers 2009
5.10.2009
The eighth annual musical meeting presents the confrontation of two musical styles: Czech classical and Japanese traditional. Featuring Pavel Fajt, Miloš Vacík, Pavel Koudelka, Tomáš Ondrušek, Leoparda Eto, Sawaka and Yumiko.
Stimul festival - Peaches (CAN) - october 3 / 20:00
3.10.2009
Can rape be interesting? The Peaches arouse something like this combination of emotions. Thanks to the Stimul Festival, Czech fans can now experience the band’s raw electronic sound and radical gender positions as well as become acquainted with the term “hermaphrodite envy”!
The HYBAJ HO! Festival at Archa - Les SlovaKs Dance Collective (SK/BE) - OCTOBER 19 / 20:00
29.9.2009
What do you get when you combine uncontrolled, physical and spontaneous contemporary dance with Slovak folk traditions, humour and live music? Les SlovaKs consists of five extraordinary Slovak dancers who have previously performed with companies such as Ultima Vez, Rosas and Akram Khan Company and have worked with choreographers such as David Zambran and Sidi Larbi Cherkaouim.
EKG – Of Love and Death - September 29 / 20:00
28.9.2009
A literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevsky, Jaroslav Rudiš and their guests.
Dance Through the Fence – Everyone has a different story - SEPTEMBER 23 & 24/ 20:00
23.9.2009
A theatrical mosaic which tells the real stories of refugees from Chechnya, Burma, Georgia and Kurdistan accompanied by the Allstar Refugee Band.
4+4 DAYS IN MOTION, October 9 - 16
22.9.2009
The Archa Theatre will again host the international festival of movement theatre featuring the premieres of international projects, multimedia performances and projects using interaction with the audience.
Stimul Music Festival – Tickets now on sale
21.9.2009
The STIMUL alternative music festival begins in October!
THE TIGER LILLIES (UK) / September 20 / 20:00
20.9.2009
The forefathers of Brechtian Punk Cabaret, THE TIGER LILLIES are coming back to Archa to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Support band: Allstar Refjúdží Band!
Divadlo Vizita - September 17 (with special guest Dan Barta) & 18 / 20:00
17.9.2009
Two evenings of spontaneous improvisation by Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeňek Konopásek and Viktor Zborník.
TIGER LILLIES TICKET CONTEST
8.9.2009
Answer the skill-testing question and win 2 free tickets to the Tiger Lillies concert on Sunday, September 20.
All Star Refjúdží Band: The flourishing transcultural band
4.9.2009
The Czech group All Star Refjúdží Band, whose members include asylum seekers from Czech refugee camps, have released their first album, Spas! (Kurdish for Thank you!). The album features vocals and instrumental contributions from musicians of nine different nationalities. The group’s songs contain elements of Chinese, Kurdish and Armenian music, although the group considers itself to be Czech and reworks classic Czech texts.
ŠANCE 1989 or Window of Opportunity - september 16 / 20:00 - premiere!
16.8.2009
Documentary theatre on the theme of: Freedom! Freedom? Premiere of multimedia project.
ALL STAR REFJÚDŽÍ BAND ON CZECH TELEVISION
18.7.2009
On the 3rd of July, the All Star Refugee band were guests on Czech Television’s Cultural News (Události v kultuře) programme.
Morrissey thrills sold-out Archa
17.7.2009
Legendary British singer Morrissey, former lead singer of The Smiths, performed in front of a live Prague audience for the first time on Thursday. Despite the relatively high ticket price, the concert at the Archa Theatre was sold out, so there wasn’t much elbow room in the hall. But no one was complaining: the sound was perfect, as was Morrissey’s performance.
COMING UP NEXT SEASON
15.7.2009
What’s coming up in the new season? The Archa Theatre programme will of course feature regular performances by Divadlo Vizita and the popular EKG literary cabaret by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš.
Divadlo Vizita - Standing Sleeper - September 17 / 20:00
14.7.2009
An evening of spontaneous improvisation by Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeňek Konopásek and Viktor Zborník.
A MONTH WITH PETR NIKL AND THE LABYRINTHS OF LIGHT EXHIBITION – supporting programme at Archa Theatre!
9.7.2009
Over the course of Petr Nikl’s fascinating Labyrinths of Light exhibition, Archa will host a number of related concerts and performances.
PATTI SMITH (USA) - July 15 / 20:00
27.6.2009
A great favourite of the Czech public and a living legend of world underground, Patti Smith will return for an exclusive concert at the Archa Theatre on July 15, four years after her marvellous and critically acclaimed Prague concert in 2005.
Morrissey (UK) - Tour of Refusal 2009 - July 9 / 20:00
27.6.2009
This summer the long suffering of local music fans will come to an end: on July 9 Morrissey will perform in the Czech Republic for the first time.
Summer performances of Václav Havel's Leaving
26.6.2009
A series of encore performances of the former Czech president's newest play at Archa Theatre. Summer schedule.
Petition in support of Petr Nedoma
24.6.2009
Add your name to a petition against the planned termination of Petr Nedoma as the Director of the Rudolfinum Gallery.
ARCHA THEATRE - 15 YEARS
24.6.2009
A commemorative book celebrating the Archa Theatre's 15th anniversary is now on sale at the theatre box office. Price: CZK 150. Available in Czech and English.
DIVADLO VIZITA IN SEPTEMBER
24.6.2009
Tickets are now on sale for performances by Divadlo Vizita at the Archa Theatre on September 17 and 18.
Special offer from Archa Theatre: 2 Tickets for the price of one for the performances of Leaving on the 23rd and 24th of June at 8pm, at Archa Theatre.
22.6.2009
Tickets are on sale at the Archa Theatre Box Office - Na Poříčí 26, Prague 1
ALLSTAR REJFÚDŽÍ BAND - NEW CD AVAILABLE FROM ARCHA THEATRE'S BOX OFFICE
22.6.2009
New CD SPAS! of the multicultural Allstar Refjúdží Band now for 239 CZK!
OZVĚNY Z KAMENE: Clarinet Factory and Alan Vitouš - June 27 / 19:00
22.6.2009
Labyrinths of Light presents Ozvěny z kamene, featuring the Clarinet Factory and Alan Vitouš. The concert is an accompaniment to the Labyrinths of Light exhibition.
Labyrinths of Light - DÁŠA ANDRTOVÁ-VOŇKOVÁ - June 26 / 19:00
22.6.2009
A concert by Dáša Andrtová-Voňková. The programme is an accompaniment to the Labyrinths of Light exhibition.
Václav Havel – Leaving - June 22 - 25 / 20:00
22.6.2009
Václav Havel’s new play, featuring Zuzana Stivínová and Jan Tříska and directed by David Radok.
Tickets for Václav Havel's Leaving now on sale for June 23 and 24
20.6.2009
There will be two encore performances of Václav Havel's Leaving on June 23 and 24 at 20:00. A limited number of tickets are now on sale. Please note: these two performances will be recorded for a DVD.
Labyrinths of Light - KREPSKO THEATRE GROUP AND GUESTS - PETR NIKL, PETR HEPNAR - June 21 / 19:40
12.6.2009
Labyrinths of Light: From 19:40 Kolotající schodiště (Luboš Fidler, Petr Nikl - bottles; Milan Cais, Petr Křečan - drums). From 20:00 Fontána libosti – a theatre-music evening with Petr Lorenc. Featuring the Krepsko Theatre Group and guests - Petr Nikl, Petr Hepnar.
Labyrinths of Light - Richter band - Wires, pots, sorrow and hopes - June 20 / 20:00
9.6.2009
Music on electrical instruments and devices. The music programme is an accompaniment to the Labyrinths of Light exhibition.
LAST TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR MORRISSEY!
8.6.2009
This summer the long suffering of local music fans will come to an end: on July 9 Morrissey will perform in the Czech Republic for the first time.
RootlessRoot Company - UNA (Unknown Negative Activity) - June 10 & 11 / 20:00
8.6.2009
A"shouting opera in movement" that combines singing, speech, dance and live music in a performance inspired by Theodeor Kaczynski, a.k.a. the Unabomber, who tried to fight against what he saw as the “evils of industrial society”.
PAVEL KOUTECKY AWARDS - June 8 / 20:00
3.6.2009
The third annual Pavel Koutecky Awards will be announced at Archa Theatre. At the gala evening on June 8, excerpts from the new TV series Citizen Havel will be screened for the first time. More than 70 documentary films have been entered in the contest.
Archa Theatre's 15th Anniversary – Theatre for the next decade - June 7 / 15:00
2.6.2009
A meeting of artists, audiences and supporters of Archa on the occassion of the theatre's 15th birthday.
anoukvandijk dc - STAU - June 4 & 5 / 20:00
1.6.2009
STAU, a hit across Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia, breaks the traditional boundaries of theatre to examine the relationship between the audience and the performer, while also presenting a contemporary dance experience.
Win a guitar signed by Frank Zappa’s son at the Zappa Plays Zappa concert on June 1
28.5.2009
Members of the audience at Dweezil Zappa’s concert Zappa Plays Zappa on June 1 at the Archa Theatre will have the chance to win a Hagstrom Swede Gold Top guitar and original case signed by the eldest son of the famous American musician and songwriter Frank Zappa in a special raffle.
Labyrinths of Light - PETR NIKL, ALL STAR REFJÚDŽÍ BAND AND GUESTS - JUNE 2 / 20.00
27.5.2009
The second of two concerts by Petr Nikl and his guests on the occasion of the Labyrinths of Light exhibition. The evening will also feature the christening of the debut album SPAS! by the multicultural All Star Refjúdží Band.
RootlessRoot Company - UNA (Unknown Negative Activity) - June 10 & 11 at Archa
26.5.2009
A "shouting opera in movement" that combines singing, speech, dance and live music in a performance inspired by Theodeor Kaczynski, a.k.a. the Unabomber, who fought against what he saw as the “evils of industrial society”.
ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA - June 1 / 20:00
24.5.2009
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa, the eldest son of famous American musician and songwriter Frank Zappa will perform his Zappa Plays Zappa project in the Czech Republic.
Vitobrothers - Insanity / Morricone's Moods - May 28 & 29 / 20:00
24.5.2009
The Dutch musical group Vitobrothers has created a unique multimedia performance based on improvisation with electro-acoustic “space jazz” and alternative “pop-scapes”, which are also accompanied by a video montage.
Dance Through the Fence – Everyone has a different story - May 26 / 20:00
18.5.2009
A theatrical mosaic which tells the real stories of refugees from Chechnya, Burma, Georgia and Kurdistan accompanied by the All Star Refugee Band. WITH ENGLISH SUBTITELS!
Webcasts of Archa performances in May
15.5.2009
In May in cooperation with Dial Telecom we will be offering webcasts of Divadlo Vizita (May 18) and the EKG literary cabaret (May 21).
Pavel Koutecky Awards, June 8
15.5.2009
The third annual Pavel Koutecky Awards will be announced at Archa Theatre. At the gala evening on June 8, excerpts from the new TV series Citizen Havel will be seen for the first time. More than 70 documentary films have been entered in the contest.
PATTI SMITH AT ARCHA JULY 15
11.5.2009
A great favourite of the Czech public and a living legend of world underground, Patti Smith will return for an exclusive concert at Archa Theatre on July 15, four years after her marvellous and critically acclaimed Prague concert in 2005.
Jiří Kylián, Sabine Kupferberg, Michael Schumacher – Last Touch First - May 23 / 20:00
11.5.2009
Last Touch First was created two years ago by world-renowned dancer and choreographer Jiří Kylián and the great dance improviser Michael Schumacher. The choreography is inspired by the performance of Last Touch, which was created for the Nederlands Dans Theater III. The dance-acting variations on a theme by A.P. Chekov are performed by six dancers in a surrealistic dance theatre.
Labyrinths - May 17 / 19:40
2.5.2009
A concert for Petr Nikl’s Labyrinths of Light exhibition. Electrified psycho performers, musicians and guests. Featuring: Petr Nikl, Luboš Fidler, Milan Cais, Jaroslav Kořán, Jiří Hradil, Ondřej Smeykal, Tomáš Pospíšil. The concert will be opened by Schodiště kloktajících at 19:40.
Tim Etchells & Campo - That Night Follows Day - May 15 & 16 / 20:00
30.4.2009
From British director Tim Etchells (Forced Entertainment) and the Flemish Victoria Gent theatre comes a performance thematically connected to Übung, a theatre-film confrontation between the world of adults and the world of children. Sixteen child actors aged 8 -14 offer a view into the world of adults through children's eyes.
Nethworks Festival of Contemporary Dutch Culture at Archa Theatre, May 23 – June 5
28.4.2009
Between May 23 and June 5 Archa Theatre will host three performances by renowned artists from the Netherlands as part of the Nethworks Festival of Contemporary Dutch Culture: Jiří Kylián’s Last Touch First, the Vitobrothers Insanity / Morricone’s Moods, and STAU by Anouk van Dijk.
Eternal Seekers - Lenka Dusilová, Clarinet Factory, Beata Hlavenková and guests - May 10 / 20:00
27.4.2009
Lenka Dusilová is again a step ahead, this time with the Eternal Seekers: Clarinet Factory, Beata Hlavenková and poet Bogdan Trojak. “Our adventure together led further than we expected.”
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS - May 1 / 20:00
23.4.2009
5 years without borders, 20 years without the curtain. A concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain.
LA CAITA, Alejandro Vega, El Peregrino and El Nene (Spain) - April 29 / 20:00
22.4.2009
A classical performer of a raw and emotional form of flamenco singing, accompanied by renowned guitarist Alejandro Vega, percussionist El Nene and dancer El Peregrino, a legend of gypsy flamenco.
Tickets for the TANEC PRAHA (Dance Prague) Festival go on sale April 15
17.4.2009
On Wednesday, April 15 tickets will go on sale for the Prague programme of the international festival of contemporary dance and movement theatre TANEC PRAHA 2009.
Eternal Seekers - May 10 at Archa - Tickets now on sale!
17.4.2009
Lenka Dusilová is again a step ahead, this time with the Eternal Seekers: Clarinet Factory, Beata Hlavenková and poet Bogdan Trojak. “Our adventure together led further than we expected.”
Tickets to May performances by EKG now on sale
8.4.2009
The literary cardiograms by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš will in May be devoted to love, wine and vodka over two evenings. Guests include Jaromír 99 & The Bombers, Petr Sís, Petr Maršálek, Marek Šindelka, Hlinomazův Apetit, Bob Dylan and others.
All Star Refjúdží Band at Jarní povaleč at La Fabrika!
8.4.2009
The multicultural brass band will perform at the Jarní povaleč festival in La Fabrika on Friday, April 17.
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS - 5 years without borders, 20 years without the curtain – May 1 concert at Archa Theatre
8.4.2009
Featuring stars of Czech folk, rock, funk and hip-hop. The non-traditional concert will allow the audience to hear surprising cover versions of formerly banned songs in new arrangements by Roman Holy and his band Monkey Business.
Josef Fruček and Linda Kapetanea – RootlessRoot Company: Sudden Showers of Silence - April 25 & 26 / 20:00
8.4.2009
A coproduction by Archa Theatre and the Flemish dance company Ultima Vez, created by Josef Fruček and Greek choreographer and dancer Linda Kapetanea. CZECH DANCE PLATFORM 09.
STIMUL FESTIVAL to feature SUNN 0))) – TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT ARCHA THEATRE
6.4.2009
Sunn O))) will perform on June 4 at the Sacré Coeur Church in Prague. The American band is the biggest star on the contemporary experimental metal scene.
Statement by Archa Theatre to The Sisters of Mercy concert
3.4.2009
THE BUTTHOLE SURFERS (USA), BLACK DICE (USA), Zkouška sirén (CZ) - April 22 / 20:00
3.4.2009
The legendary American psychedelic band returns to the stage.
PATTI SMITH - July 15 at Archa Theatre
31.3.2009
A great favourite of the Czech public and a living legend of world underground, Patti Smith will return to Prague for an exclusive concert at Archa Theatre on July 15.
Nataša Novotná wins Thalie Award
30.3.2009
Nataša Novotná has won a Thalie Award for best dance performance in 2008 for her role in Václav Kuneš's duet Small Hour. The dance company 420People, of which Nataša Novotná is a member, presented Small Hour at Archa Theatre.
ALL WILL BE DIFFERENT (Kampnagel Hamburg - Alles wird anders) - April 20 & 21 / 20:00
30.3.2009
1968 is a myth and a cliché: In the West the summer of love began and in Czechoslovakia Soviet tanks rolled through the Prague Spring. Film director Thorsten Trimpop (34) uses stories, footage, documents and interviews to create a documentary play.
SPECIAL PRICE FOR DIVADLO HUSA NA PROVÁZKU – PERVERSION IN BOHEMIA
26.3.2009
On Sunday, April 5, Divadlo Husa na provázku will present from 15:00 the first two parts of its PERVERSION IN BOHEMIA project at Archa Theatre. We are now offering reduced price tickets for the whole day!
Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar (Serbia) - April 7 / 20:00
25.3.2009
A real Balkan fiesta with the king of Serbian brass music and his twelve member orchestra!
THE SISTERS OF MERCY (UK) - APRIL 1 / 20:00
20.3.2009
One of the most renowned and influential cult bands of the 1980s hits Prague on April 1! Presented by Charm Music.
Jan Burian - March 29 / 20:00
20.3.2009
A celebration of the new book PŘÍZRAK V NÁKUPNÍM STŘEDISKU and the CD DRTIVÉ JISTOTY (Edice Respekt). Guests of the evening: Lenka Dusilová, Xindl X, Jana Šteflíčková and the band Křehcí muži.
Vaclav Havel's Leaving at Archa
17.3.2009
Did you miss it the first time? Tickets for the summer series of performances are now on sale!
Leaving wins the Alfred Radok Award for best Czech play of 2008
16.3.2009
Václav Havel's new play was named last year's best. The performance, which premiered at Archa Theatre in May 2008, also won an award for best stage setting.
Morrissey in Prague: July 9 at Archa Theatre!
12.3.2009
This summer the long suffering of local music fans will come to an end: on July 9 Morrissey will perform in the Czech Republic for the first time.
DC Profile 2009 - Michal Záhora & NANOHACH - March 23 / 20:00
12.3.2009
A review of dance pieces by the Duncan Centre conservatory from the last two years, featuring Resonance and Synchronicity "Life According to Jung".
IMPROV THEATRE ATELIER V. - INTENSIVE WEEKEND COURSE - March 27 and 28
10.3.2009
The atelier is for anyone interested in free improvisation. In the first part, called "inside", we will investigate the possibilities of the body through acting-improv excercises, prompting your partner, situational observations and humour. In the second part, called "outside", we will take what we have learned out to the Masarykovo Train Station!
Barack Obama: On the race question in America - March 18 / 21:30
10.3.2009
Archa Theatre, the One World Festival, and Afrique en création or We Are All Africans present a French stage rendering of Barack Obama's speech on the race question in America.
ONE WORLD 2009 - March 12- 19
9.3.2009
The eleventh annual One World Festival is organised by the People in Need foundation. As one of this year’s festival venues, Archa Theatre will screen films as well as hold debates.
All Star Refugee Band, Prague Ska Conspiracy, Mario Bihári - March 10 / 20:00
9.3.2009
On the eve of the One World Festival, Prague’s Archa Theatre will host a wild party. In addition to the multicultural All Star Refugee Band, which energetically mixes brass band, ska, rap, klezmer, Dixieland, Chinese opera and Armenian and Kurdish sounds, the Prague Ska Conspiracy, Mario Bihári and Bug´n´Dub will also grace the Archa stage.
We recommend
5.3.2009
Jan Burian's CD DRTIVÉ JISTOTY, which was released on March 16 in Edici Respekt, is now on sale at the Archa Theatre box office. We also invite you to a spring concert by Jan Burian on Sunday, March 29 at 20:00!
ONE WORLD 09 - TICKETS FOR SCREENINGS AT ARCHA NOW ON SALE
3.3.2009
Tickets for screenings of One World Festival films at Archa Theatre are on sale starting Tuesday, March 3.
VÁCLAV HAVEL'S LEAVING NOMINATED FOR RADOK AWARDS
27.2.2009
Leaving by Václav Havel has been nominated for several Alfréd Radok Awards. It is one of the contenders in the Czech play of the year category and the performance at Archa Theatre directed by David Radok aspires to win in the prestigious staging and sets categories.
Divadlo Husa na provázku – Hamlet - March 7 and 8 / 20:00
27.2.2009
Shakespeare’s most peculiar play, internally inconsistent and yet enticing for each new generation of audiences. Prague permiere. Preceded by Jiří Jelínek's VISITORS - CO(S)MIC COMICS on March 8 at 18:00.
Atelier of creative motion with Robert Janč
26.2.2009
In March and April, Tereza Ondrová and Veronika Knytlová will be guest choreographers at the Vorpommern Theatre in Greifswald, Germany. During that time, the Atelier of Creative Motion will be led by Robert Janč. The Atelier of Creative Motion has a spring break from March 2 – 6, 2009.
The Tap Tap and guests - The party on wheels returns to Archa! - MARCH 6 / 20:00
23.2.2009
A benefit concert with The Tap Tap and guests: David Koller, Ivan Mládik, Ondřej Hejma, Tomáš Hanák and many others.
EXIT 89 - A TRAGIC OPERETTA. HORROR WITH A HUMAN FACE - March 1 - 3
17.2.2009
A motorway service station somewhere between Berlin and Brno. A long August night: six people, six stories, all somehow connected to 1968. On March 1, as part of the MALÁ INVENTURA Festival, the performance will begin at 18:30. On March 2 and 3 at 20:00.
ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA JUNE 1st
17.2.2009
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa, the eldest son of famous American musician and songwriter Frank Zappa will perform his Zappa Plays Zappa project in the Czech Republic.
The All Star Refugee Band will perform at the opening of the One World Festival.
16.2.2009
March 10 from 20:00 at Archa Theatre: the All Star Refugee Band, Prague Ska Conspiracy and Mário Bihári.
Performances by Archa Theatre at the MALÁ INVENTURA Festival
16.2.2009
Archa Theatre will present Dance Through the Fence and EXIT89 at this year's Malá inventura Festival (24.2 - 1.3.2009).
One World Festival at Archa Theatre
10.2.2009
The eleventh annual One World Festival organised by People in Need. As one of this year’s festival venues, Archa Theatre will screen films as well as hold debates on this year’s main topics, among which are water, oil, gas, energy, heating, the economy and the financial crisis.
Tickets for June and July performances of Václav Havel's Leaving go on sale Monday, February 9
5.2.2009
Tickets from CZK 220 to CZK 690 can be purchased at the Archa Theatre box office.
First Stimul Festival concert of 2009
30.1.2009
An occasion for high-pitched noises and gentle crashes. Noise music legend Merzbow from Japan will perform together with the Czech Republic's Birds Build Nests Underground, who are looking for "music for music's sake" on vinyl records and hold an Anděl Award for alternative music in 2007.
DIVADLO VIZITA TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
30.1.2009
Pre-spring improv by Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeněk Konopásek and Viktor Zborník at Archa Theatre.
Black Eyes
28.1.2009
Archa Theatre this year invited the renowned VerTeDance Company to collaborate on a project at Archa.lab. The VerTeDance Company, which is made up of dancers and choreographers Veronika Kotlíková-Knytlová and Tereza Ondrová, in 2005 won a Sazka Award for the dance show Tichomluvahas. The group has for a long time been working with child dancers. Their performance Forty-three Sunsets, based on The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, was in 2007 danced by a ten-year-old boy and an adult dancer.
MUSIC 2008: Crisis? What crisis?
28.1.2009
What happened in the music scene over the last year? Several music publicists have traditionally met at Archa to share their opinions on this question. On February 11 Karel Veselý (Reflex, A2, His voice), Aleš Stuchlý (Týden, festival Stimul) and Pavel Klusák (Respekt) will present stories from the music world in a time of financial crisis. Sounds, clips, interpretations and a filling station for musical gourmands. Bring your USB disks and CDRs!
WE RECOMMEND
28.1.2009
The All Star Refugee Band (a multi-ethno brass band), The Spankers (ska) and Bug´n´Dub (progressive reggae) invite you to a wild concert at a well-known Prague corner. Cross Club, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 20:30, entry CZK 100.
Dance Through the Fence and the All Star Refugee Band return to Archa Theatre. Now with English subtitles!
27.1.2009
After a series of fall performances at Archa Theatre, Divadlo Husa na Provázku and a guest appearance at the international theatre festival in Plzen, Jana Svobodova’s team returns for performances as part of the Malá Inventura Festival.
EKG - OF LOVE AND MEN - FEB. 16 / 20:00
27.1.2009
A literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš. Guests: Jan Burian, Jaromír Konečný, Friedrich Nietzsche, Magdaléna Platzová, Evžen Sobek, Mr. Václav and others.
PRESENTATION BY THE ATELIER OF CREATIVE DRAMA
14.1.2009
Lecturers Marcela Máchová and Josef Rosen from the Atelier of Creative Drama invite you to a presentation that will take place on February 5 from 18:30 at DAMU in the Řetízek Theatre, Karlova 26. The presentation will take the form of short scenic collages from texts by selected authors: Ernst Jandl, Milena Lukešova, Tomáš Přidal and Ondřej Tuček.
Divadlo Vizita - The Bearded Woman
13.1.2009
Improv by Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeněk Konopásek and Viktor Zborník on Friday, February 27 at Archa Theatre!
Pavel Koutecky Film Award 2009
13.1.2009
The Association for Film & Sociology and Archa Theatre in cooperation with the One World International Film Festival will select this year’s winner of the Pavel Koutecky Award for documentary filmmaking.
Goodbye sex business and pop music, hello art
13.1.2009
Archa director Ondřej Hrab talks with A2 Magazine.
THE BUTTHOLE SURFERS - SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S OFFER!
7.1.2009
The first 150 tickets to THE BUTTHOLE SURFERS sold at the Archa Theatre box office are being offered for an exclusive price of CZK 590. The offer is open until Sunday, January 18 or until all the discounted tickets have been sold.
Leaving - Tickets now on sale!
7.1.2009
Tickets to encore performances of Vaclav Havel's new play in January and February 2009 are now on sale. More information about show times and tickets is available in the Programme section of our website or at the Archa box office.
EKG presents new talents
7.1.2009
Starting in January, the EKG literary cabaret will be giving unpublished authors a unique opportunity. All unpublished writers aged 15 – 30 are invited to send in their work.
THE BUTTHOLE SURFERS - APRIL 22, 2009
7.1.2009
The legendary American psychedelic band returns to the stage...
Putyka - Dec. 21 / 20:00
14.12.2008
A 40-minute preview of finished scenes of the Putyka project inspired by new circus, cabaret and Czech pubs. Acrobatics, tricks with gymnastics balls, roller-skates and choreography on a giant trampoline. Concept, choreography, director: Rostislav Novák
Michal Prokop & Framus Five – Christmas Concert - Dec. 19 / 20:00
14.12.2008
Concert programme: 60th birthday of Jan Hruby and Luboš Andršt. Featuring Michal Prokop & Framus Five and guests: Radim Hladík, Luboš Malina Band, Vladimír Mišík and Jana Šteflíčková.
Divadlo Vizita – Orthodox Aligator
11.12.2008
Will Alík alias Alig (Jaroslav Dušek) and the famous Tora alias Toreadora (Pjér la Šé´z) be atoned? Will Zdeněk Konopásek avoid losing the rhythm? Will Viktor Zborník bring light into the abyss?
EXIT 89 - A tragic operetta - Dec. 16, 17 & 18 / 20:00
10.12.2008
After its crtically acclaimed premiere, the tragic operetta EXIT 89 returns to the Archa Theatre stage on December 16, 17 and 18 at 20:00. The musical staging subtitled Horror with a Human Face was written by Jaroslav Rudiš and German author Martin Becker with music by Michal Nejtek. The production is directed by Jiří Havelka.
DIVADLO HUSA NA PROVÁZKU – COUNT MYSHKIN IS AN IDIOT - Dec. 14 / 20:00
8.12.2008
The second part of the famous four-part 100 Years of the Cobra series. In the main role, the touchingly fragile Pavel Liška or Jiří Vyorálek.
DIVADLO HUSA NA PROVÁZKU - RASKOLNIKOV – HIS CRIME AND PUNISHMENT - Dec. 13 / 20:00
5.12.2008
The first part of the unique 100 Years of the Cobra project. The dazzling theatrical staging was created by Petr Jeništa. Directed by: Vladimír Morávek. PRAGUE FINALE.
420PEOPLE - Dec. 7, 8 & 9 / 20:00
4.12.2008
The highly anticipated premiere of the new performance by contemporary dance company 420PEOPLE. Audiences will also have the chance to see four new pieces and a completely new duet by world-renowned Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin. Nataša Novotná and Rei Watanabe will perform Bolero.
FREDDY COLE QUARTET – A JAZZ CHRISTMAS - Dec. 5 / 20:00
3.12.2008
Swing into the holiday seasons with a Christmas concert by the famous American jazzman and pianist, accompanied by his quartet. Presented by the Prague Spring.
Sylvie Krobová - Svět podivínů - Dec. 4 / 20:00
2.12.2008
Two years after her debut album, songstress Sylvie Krobová releases a new CD called Svět podivínů (The World of Oddballs), which is again being released by the Prague record label Black Point Music. Concert and launch of new CD.
TINDERSTICKS - Dec. 3 / 20:00
1.12.2008
Tindersticks, the popular British band which returned to the music scene this year, are coming to the Czech Republic on December 3rd. Organised by Charm Music.
EKG - Of Love and Incense - Dec. 2 / 20:00
30.11.2008
Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš host a literary cabaret for the living and the dead.
Ms. Slam Poetry - Dec. 1 / 20:00
30.11.2008
An international non-competitive exhibition by well-known European female slammers. Featuring: Lydia Daher, Pauline Fueg (Germany), Veronika Lewandovská (Poland), Bori Rutkai (Hungary), Mieze Medusa (Austria), Vanessa (Czech Republic). Hosted by: Jaromír Konečný (Germany). Guests: the Krása men’s choir (CZ)
JAN BURIAN – MEN ARE FRAGILE - Nov. 30 / 20:00
28.11.2008
Twenty-one stories of male imperfection. The matador of Czech freak-folk with his band Křehcí muži (Fragile Men) and Lenka Dusilova.
Ahava, Gnomus, Mika Kallio (Finland) - ALTERNATIVA FESTIVAL 08 - Nov. 29 / 20:00
27.11.2008
An evening with Finnish record label Fiasko Records. The 16th annual Alternativa Festival is organized by Unijazz.
Jablkoň + Milan Svoboda’s Big Band (CZ) - ALTERNATIVA FESTIVAL 08 - Nov. 28 / 20:00
26.11.2008
A special project for the Alternativa Festival 2008 and for the 30th anniversary of Jablkoň. Organized by Unijazz.
Michal Prokop & Framus Five invite you to a Christmas concert at Archa
25.11.2008
Michala Prokop and his band Framus Five will play a traditional Christmas concert on Friday, December 19 at Archa Theatre. The concert this year will be devoted to the 60th birthdays of Jan Hruby and Luboš Andršt. Guests will include Vladimír Mišík, Kukulín and Jana Šteflíčkova.
WOVEN HAND - INTERVIEW
25.11.2008
You can listen to an interview with Woven Hand's front man - David Eugene Edwards - on Radio Wave (www.wave.cz) on Tuesday, November 25 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Mateřídouška (CZ), Doddodo (Japan), Akane Hosaka (Japan) - ALTERNATIVA FESTIVAL 08 - Nov. 27 / 20:00
24.11.2008
The Moravian duo bring sound fairytales and visual imagination from the inner world to the outer world... The 16th annual Alternativa Festival is organized by Unijazz.
THE SISTERS OF MERCY IN PRAGUE APRIL 1
21.11.2008
The British cult band, one of the best-known and most influential rock bands of the 1980s, will perform at the Archa Theatre on April 1.
DIVADLO HUSA NA PROVÁZKU - PROGRAMME CHANGES
21.11.2008
The performance of Count Myshkin is an Idiot, originally scheduled for December 13, has been moved to Sunday, December 14, replacing The Unbearable Lightness of Travelling, which has been cancelled. The new performance on December 13 will be the first part of the 100 Years of the Cobra series, Raskolnikov - His Crime and Punishment.
BENEFIT for TANEC PRAHA - Monday 24.11 from 8:00 p.m. at Archa Theatre
20.11.2008
The benefit for TANEC PRAHA (Dance Prague) is an event organized by the Initiative for Culture to create awareness about the continuing problems in the financing of Prague culture.
WOVEN HAND (USA/FR/BEL) + Kill The Dandies! (ex-The Nihilists, CZ) and Birch Book (USA) - Nov. 26 / 20:00
18.11.2008
After a year and a half, the charismatic David Eugene Edwards (the mind and voice behind the legendary 16 Horsepower) returns to the Czech Republic with his project Woven Hand to introduce his new album Ten Stones. D. E. Edwards’ concert at Archa Theatre will be held as part of the 16th annual Alternativa Festival.
Reportaż (Poland) + Chris Cutler (UK) - "The Media Operation" - ALTERNATIVA FESTIVAL 08 - Nov. 25 / 20:00
16.11.2008
“The Media Operation” was created by the Polish group Reportaż from Poznan and has also brought on board the great British musician Chris Cutler. The 16th annual Alternativa Festival is organized by Unijazz.
Václav Havel, Vladimír Morávek, Petr Oslzlý – HAVEL’s CIRCUS or We are all Láďa - Nov. 21 & 22 / 20:00
16.11.2008
A collage of scenes from the plays of Václav Havel from the 1970s and 1980s and the second half of the Perversion in Bohemia project.
EKG - Of Love and Beer - Nov. 16 / 20:00
13.11.2008
Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš host a literary cabaret for the living and the dead. Guests: ČokoVoko, Vít Janota, Karel Kuna, Stanislav Musil, Bedřich Smetana and others. Beer tapped by: Václav Kahuda
STEREO TOTAL - DAISIES - CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
11.11.2008
Stereo Total's performance has been unfortunately cancelled due to the illness of one of the performers. Tickets can be returned at the Archa Theatre Box Office until November 19 at the latest.
FREDDY COLE QUARTET - A JAZZ CHRISTMAS - TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
11.11.2008
Tickets to the December 5 concert by the renowned American jazzman and pianist are now available at the Archa Theatre box office and Ticketpro outlets.
Thorsten Trimpop's All WIll Be Different cancelled!
10.11.2008
Due to the illness of one of the actresses, All Will Be Different scheduled for November 17 and 18, will be cancelled. The production by Hamburg's Kampnagel Theatre will be performed at an alternate date to be announced soon.
Famufest 2008 Awards
10.11.2008
On the last day of Famufest 2008, the awards for the best student films were handed at a ceremeny in Archa Theatre.
SARA LOWES WILL OPEN FOR TINDERSTICKS ON DECEMBER 3
10.11.2008
Tindersticks, the popular British band, which recently returned to the music scene after an absence of several years, will perform in Prague December 3. British songstress Sara Lowes will open for them.
EKG IN JANUARY - OF LOVE AND SECRETS
6.11.2008
On Wednesday, January 14 Igor Malijevsky and Jaroslav Rudiš will hold another literary cabaret at Archa. Guests will include Tomáš Kůs, Viki Shock, Detektiv Štika and others. Petr Nikl and Lakomé Barky will sing and act.
MOGWAI (SCOTLAND), Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet/ Steve Reid (UK/USA) - Nov. 15 / 20:00
5.11.2008
Mogwai, one of the world’s most important exemplars of post-rock, will play for the first time in Prague on Saturday, November 15. The band will appear at Archa Theatre in connection with the release of their new album The Hawk is Howling. The concert will also be the scene for a unique collaboration with other great musicians. Kieran Hebden (better known as Four Tet) and drummer Steve Reid will present non-traditional electronica with post-rock roots.
WOVEN HAND - SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
4.11.2008
Buy your ticket for the November 26 Woven Hand concert during the STIMUL festival or FAMUFEST for a reduced price of CZK 300!
Divadlo Vizita - Nov. 13 & 14 / 20:00
4.11.2008
Improv by Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeněk Konopásek and Viktor Zborník.
BODY WEATHER WORKSHOP
4.11.2008
A workshop conducted by Dutch dancer Frank van de Ven from December 6 to 7, 2008.
EXIT 89 at Brno's Divadlo Husa na provázku
4.11.2008
After the highly successful premiere at Archa Theatre, the tragic operetta will be performed in Brno on November 16.
THE GATHERING OF DRUMMERS 2008 - NOV. 12 / 20:00
4.11.2008
An international meeting of musicians and musical styles. The 7th annual Sletu bubeníků (Gathering of Drummers) is devoted to the confrontation between European and Japanese traditional percussion instruments. Japanese taiko drums, cymbals, ethnic drums and electronica, vocals, gongs, percussion, barels and special guests Pavel Fajt (CZ), Honda Junko (Japan), Steve Eto (Japan), Jim Meneses (USA) and others.
FAMUFEST 2008 - November 6 - 9
3.11.2008
Student films, concerts, lectures and worskhops, awards, parties, artists and pseudo-artists, DJs, fashion queens and intellectuals.
The '60s wave rolls on...
31.10.2008
As part of the 68/89 – Divadlo.Doba.Dějiny. project the Archa stage will play host to several other projects which were created on the occassion of the 40th anniversary of 1968. On November 17 and 18, Archa will present the documentary theatre play Všechno bude jinak (All Will be Different), which director Thorsten Trimpop created on the basis of stories, footage, documents and interviews.
EXIT 89 goes to Germany
31.10.2008
After the successful premiere of the tragic operetta EXIT 89, on October 31 and November 1 the Archa troupe will perform at the Kampnagel Theatre in Hamburg. As part of the 68/89 Divadlo.Doba.Dějiny project and the "Sametového festivalu aneb s podzimem sny o jaru" (Velvet Festival or Winter Dreams of Spring) EXIT 89 will appear November 16 in Brno's Divadlo Husa na provázku.
FAMUFEST 2008 - TICKETS FOR THE PRESETS CONCERT NOW ON SALE!
31.10.2008
You can now buy tickets to see the Australian band The Presets, who will perform at Archa as part of FAMUFEST on November 9 from 22:30. Buy tickets in advance at the Archa Theatre box office for CZK 200 , or CZK 280 at the door. Tickets are also available through Ticketpro (subject to a booking fee).
CLUSTER (Germany), Jazkamer (Norway) - Nov. 4 / 20:00
31.10.2008
In the 1970s, the German duo Cluster pioneered the use of synthesizers and electronica and later inspired Brian Eno in his work with David Bowie. Now, after a long revival, they will play for the first time in Prague. They will be joined by the Norwegian duo Jazkamer, the flagship of the contemporary wave of noise music. Part of the STIMUL festival.
Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar (Serbia) return to Archa!
29.10.2008
A real Balkan fiesta with the king of Serbian brass music and his twelve member orchestra returns to Archa Theatre on April 7, 2009. SPECIAL DISCOUNT on the first 100 tickets sold at the Archa box office!
Tickets now on sale for 420PEOPLE!
29.10.2008
420PEOPLE - December 7 - 9 at 20:00 in Archa Theatre. Tickets on sale at the Archa Theatre box office and Ticketpro.
KTL (USA/Austria), Gastrula (Poland) - NOV. 3 / 20:00
29.10.2008
This year’s STIMUL extreme music festival culminates with one of the most renowned figures in contemporary noise and metal music, Stephen O’Malley from the drone metal band Sunn O))). With Peter Rehberg (Pita) he will present the KTL project for the first time in the Czech Republic. Opening for them will be the improvisation-noise-jazz group Gastrula from Poland.
Respekt Magazine and Archa Theatre Ball - NOV. 1 / 20:00
27.10.2008
All Star Refugee Band, Garage, Živé kvety, Pavla Reisenauer's exhibition, and dancing till dawn...
Petr Nikl - Musicus Pictus - OCT. 30 / 20.00
27.10.2008
A psychedelic visual concert by ORBIS PICTUS exhibition artists on the occasion of the introduction of the book, CD and DVD Orbis pictus aneb.
ALTERNATIVA FESTIVAL 08 - TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
22.10.2008
The 16th annual ALTERNATIVA international music festival will take place from November 21 - 29, 2008
RUDY LINKA TRIO - SONGS - OCT. 28 / 20.00
16.10.2008
The New York trio headed by guitarist Rudy Linka returns to Archa Theatre to present its new album Songs. Featuring: Rudy Linka (guitar, vocals), Dan Loomis (bass guitar), Jared Schonig (percussion).
WEEKEND MOTION WORKSHOPS - CANCELLED!
14.10.2008
Due to technical reasons, the Weekend Motion Workshops for 31.10 - 2.11 have been cancelled.
Our apologies to all those who signed up. The Worshops will take place at a later date, which will soon be announced on our website. Thank you for your understanding.
Divadlo Husa na Provázku - Ballad for a Bandit - Oct. 25 & 26 / 20:00
14.10.2008
A legend returns after 30 years. A moving story of love and betrayal, and of men filled with rage. A story of savagery and passion.
The Twilight Sad will perform at the Mogwai concert
10.10.2008
The Stimul alternative music festival will host another major performer on November 15 at Archa Theatre. In addition to post-rock legend Mogwai and the experimental duo of Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid, the Scottish indie-rock sensation The Twilight Sad will be returning to the Prague stage.
EXIT 89 (Premiere) - Oct. 22, 23 & 24 / 20:00
10.10.2008
A motorway service station somewhere between Berlin and Brno. A long August night: six people, six stories, all somehow connected to 1968. The project 68/89 – Theatre.Era.History continues with the premiere of a new operetta.
FAMUFEST AT ARCHA THEATRE – NOV. 6 - 9
8.10.2008
This year’s Famufest, a festival of films by FAMU students, will take place from November 6th to 9th at Archa. The main feature of the programme will be 13 blocks of films which were created at the faculty over the last year.
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (USA), ALOG (NORWAY) - Oct. 14 / 20:00
8.10.2008
One of the most vibrant groups of the independent music scene, America's Animal Collective are coming to play in the Czech Republic for the first time. The foursome, known for their experiments in pop and (freak) folk, will be supported by the Norwegian duo Alog.
Aydin Teker (Turkey) - Hars - Oct. 10 / 19:30
6.10.2008
The conventional view of the harp as a static two-dimensional instrument and its sculptural beauty is transformed by a dancer, a former harpist, into a new form based on the shape of the body. The dialogue between the body and the harp creates a magical symbiosis, as well as unexpected geometrical, sound and space associations.
Berlin (Belgium) - Bonanza - Oct. 8 & 9 / 19:30
30.9.2008
A documentary theatre-film portrait of the inhabitants of a ruined mining town in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. In English. Part of the 4 + 4 Days in Motion international theatre festival.
CIE MARTINE PISANI (FRANCE) - HORS SUJET OU LE BEL ICI - OCT. 7 / 19:30
29.9.2008
A stage séance in which six people discover the secrets and dangers of public performance. Sophisticated sequences of movement in the "non-dance" style discretely mock the demands of discipline, creativity, concentration and flair. Part of the 13th annual 4 + 4 Days in Motion festival.
ALL STAR REFUGEE BAND creates a new version of the Czech national anthem for Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek!
26.9.2008
Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek’s call for a new Czech national anthem was answered by the All Star Refugee Band, which performed at Dance Through the Fence at Archa Theatre.
ENCORE PERFORMANCES OF VÁCLAV HAVEL'S "LEAVING" IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2009
26.9.2008
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 1.
GOB SQUAD (UK/GER) - Gob Squad's Kitchen - OCT. 3 & 4 / 19:30
19.9.2008
The renowned experimental British-German group has embarked on an original reconstruction of Andy Warhol’s film Kitchen. 4 + 4 DAYS IN MOTION International Theatre Festival
Archa Theatre opens its 2nd year of courses for children!
19.9.2008
The new season opens for the CREATIVE MOTION ATELIER for children aged 6 to 12 and the DRAMA ATELIER for children and youth aged 12 to 15.
Interview with Ondřej Hrab
19.9.2008
The director of Archa Theatre talks with Hospodářské noviny.
Hop'n'Nob by Jaro Cossiga - Sep. 27 / 19:30
18.9.2008
The launch of the latest album from beatbox producer Jaro Cossiga. Guests: Kid Lucky, Rabbi Darkside, Dyalekt (Hip-Hop Theatre) and others. Support: BeatBurger Band
The Stimul Festival brings the best alternative music to Prague, headlined by Mogwai
18.9.2008
Archa Theatre will host four concerts as part of the Stimul Festival in October and November. Stimul prepared several concerts this autumn of international stars of alternative music. Among them will be Scotland’s Mogwai, the best-known post-rock band in the world. They will play at Archa on November 15th.
4 + 4 Days in Motion - Oct. 3 - 10
18.9.2008
Tickets for the 13th annual international theatre festival go on sale Monday, September 15! Features two plays performed in English.
ON-LINE RESERVATIONS FOR THE AUTUMN SEASON NOW AVAILABLE!
26.8.2008
On line reservations for the autumn season at Archa are now up and running. Reservations are usually held for one week and you can collect reserved tickets at the Archa Theatre box office from Friday the 29th of August onwards.
Directing duo SKUTR’s show The Weepers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
22.8.2008
This month, directing duo SKUTR’s show The Weepers is being presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as part of the Czech Republic @ The Fringe 2008 season, organised by the Czech Centre in London. From the 2nd to the 25th of August, Fringe Festival audiences have a chance to see The Weepers at the ZOO venue.
CD from the ALL STAR REFUGEE BAND on sale at Black Point Music.
21.8.2008
The international ALL STAR REFUGEE BAND, which Archa audiences know from the performance Dance through the fence, have recorded a CD. Available now at Black Point Music, Zlatnická 6, Praha 1. Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm
Václav Havel - Leaving – performance on the 13th of September as part of the International THEATRE festival!
19.8.2008
Tickets will go on sale at Archa Theatre on the 29th of August, once the box office reopens after the current reconstruction. Tickets will go on sale at the festival box office on Monday 18th of August. International THEATRE Festival - www.festivaltheatre.cz
Archa Theatre is looking for an International Relations Manager
12.8.2008
Archa Theatre is looking to recruit a native speaker of English for the position of International Relations Manager.
Outstanding artist, scenographer and architect Miroslav Melena, whose design helped shape Archa Theatre, has died, aged 71
12.8.2008
Tickets for September now on sale!
12.8.2008
Tickets for September at Archa Theatre are now on sale at Ticketpro and Ticketportal outlets. The Archa Theatre box office will reopen on the 29th of August.
Dance through the fence - Sep. 22 & 23 / 20:00
12.8.2008
Four stories from the lives of refugees. Created as part of Archa Theatre’s long-term project Dialogues on Escape.
THE TIGER LILLIES (UK) - Sep. 18 / 20:00
12.8.2008
Brechtian punk cabaret....and beyond! Concert from the cult British band.
Tindersticks to play at Archa on the 3rd of December - Tickets on sale now!
6.8.2008
Tickets priced at 790,- Kc on sale now at Ticketpro and Ticketportal outlets.
Animal Collective to play in Czech Republic for the first time!
29.7.2008
One of the most vibrant groups of the independent music scene, American Animal Collective, are coming to play in Czech Republic for the first time. Organised by the STIMUL festival, in cooperation with SPERM festival.
Directing duo SKUTR’s show The Weepers is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
15.7.2008
From the 2nd to the 25th of August 2008, audiences at Edinburgh Fringe festival will have a chance to see SKUTR’s successful show The Weepers. More information at www.edfringe.com
SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP FROM ARCHA THEATRE
2.7.2008
Archa Theatre is organising a musical workshop, where simple musical principles will be used to get to know people from other cultures
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF PALÁC ARCHA
23.6.2008
Due to reconstruction of Palác Archa, from the 19th of June to the 31st of August the opening hours of the box office are reduced. We will continue to provide up to date information here on our website.
Dance through the fence – Watch a clip from the performance!
20.6.2008
Clip from the performance Dance through the fence available to download…
Václav Havel - Leaving - 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 14th - 16th September / 20.00
17.6.2008
The long awaited production, directed by David Radok and featuring Jan Tříska and Zuzana Stivínová in the lead roles.
ARCHA.MAG 03/08 – DANCE THROUGH THE FENCE – INTERVIEW
17.6.2008
Read our interview with director Jana Svobodová about Archa Theatre's social-theatrical project Dance through the fence.
SUPPORT ARCHA THEATRE BY BUYING A POSTER!
16.6.2008
The Archa Theatre box office offers a selection of unique posters designed and created for Archa performances by Robert V. Novák.
STIMUL FESTIVAL - MATMOS (USA), ZAVOLOKA (Ukraine)
16.6.2008
First Prague concert from the San Francisco duo Matmos and Ukrainian experimental musician Zavoloka
Tickets for the Roskilde 2008 music festival (Denmark) now on sale at Archa Theatre
16.6.2008
Confirmed line-up includes Radiohead, Chemical Brothers and noise legends My Bloody Valentine
!!!HAPPY HOUR AT ARCHA THEATRE!!!
13.6.2008
Each Monday, between 11am and 1pm, the Archa Theatre box office will be offering reduced-price tickets, bonuses and other surprises.
STIMUL FESTIVAL - MIKE PATTON & ZU (USA/IT) - 17th June
12.6.2008
The Stimul Festival brings you a concert from one of the most original personalities of contemporary music, ex Faith No More singer Mike Patton!
ARCHA THEATRE BOX OFFICE – LIMITED OPENING AS OF THE 19TH OF JUNE
12.6.2008
Due to reconstruction of the Palác Archa passage, as of the 19th of June the opening hours of the box office will be reduced. You will find details here soon.
Misunderstanding 68 - 16th June / 20.00
11.6.2008
Thematic evening to mark the fortieth anniversary of the revolutionary events of 1968. Part of the project 68/89 Art.Era.History
Chat - Dangerously easy liaison - 13th June / 17.30
9.6.2008
An on-line theatre performance for four players from Archa Theatre's Archa.lab. CZECH - ENGLISH VERSION!!
Colloquium for the 40th anniversary of the Prague Spring - 11th June / 16.30
9.6.2008
Afternoon and evening debates and interviews on the theme of integration in a new country.
The Pavel Koutecký Award - 10th June / 20.00
9.6.2008
Announcement and presentation of the annual Pavel Koutecký award for documentary films.
The Stimul Festival at Archa – Mike Patton & Matmos!
20.5.2008
Tickets on sale now at the Archa Theatre box office and at Ticketpro and Ticketportal outlets.
June Divadlo Vizita performances cancelled
19.5.2008
For technical reasons, the June Divadlo Vizita performances have been cancelled. To receive a refund, return your tickets to the place of purchase before the 24th of June. Please accept our apologies and thank you for your understanding.
THE SWELL SEASON - GLEN HANSARD, MARKÉTA IRGLOVÁ & THE FRAMES to play at Archa on the 8th of June!
12.5.2008
Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová’s first concert in the Czech Republic since their Oscar win.
Dagmar Havlová will not appear in Leaving.
7.5.2008
Due to health reasons, Dagmar Havlová will not appear in Archa Theatre’s forthcoming production of Leaving. The lead role of Irena, in which Dagmar Havlová was to appear, will be played by Zuzana Stivínová. David Radok has chosen Dora Bouzková to take the role of Bea. The world premiere of Leaving on the 22nd of May at Archa Theatre and the reprises in May, June and September will take place according to plan.
Václav Havel – Leaving – Autumn Series
25.4.2008
Tickets for the autumn series of Leaving will go on sale at the Archa Theatre box office at 10am on Monday the 28th of April.
STIMUL FESTIVAL - AMON TOBIN (BRA/UK)
21.4.2008
Star of the renowned London label Ninja Tune, the break beat king and grandmaster of sound collage Amon Tobin in Prague for the first time!
Press conference FIVE TO TWELVE - 1/4/2008
16.4.2008
The press conference FIVE TO TWELVE on cultural policy in Prague and the results of this year’s cultural grant proceedings was held at Archa Theatre on the 1st of April. Watch the recording at http://archa.inway.cz/z_1_4_2008.html
H.R. Giger revealed dvd now on sale
16.4.2008
Two hours of unique scenes from the private life of the Swiss surrealist creator
SKUTR: Nickname – 21st & 24th April
16.4.2008
Four “chatters” meet for a moment in an Internet chat room. What type of people enter this virtual world, and why? Script and direction: SKUTR.
Einstürzende Neubauten – 19th April, 20.00
15.4.2008
Legends of industrial music Einstürzende Neubauten return to Prague with their new album Alles Wieder Offen.
DIVADLO HUSA NA PROVÁZKU - EVANGELISM SV. LUKÁŠE (NA ROVINU!)
14.4.2008
Gospel text linked with material two thousand years younger and almost contemporary, directed by J. A. Pitínský. A play on life and death.
San Francisco duo Matmos to play in Czech Republic for the first time!
14.4.2008
The Stimul Festival continues with San Francisco duo Matmos and Ukrainian experimental musician Zavoloka. TICKETS ON SALE NOW.
Dance through the fence at Zahrada Arts Centre
11.4.2008
Another chance to see Archa's sucessful social-theatrical performance Dance through the fence! Tickets available from the Archa Theatre box office.
DIVADLO HUSA NA PROVÁZKU - LUBOŠ BALÁK - HVĚZDY NAD BALTIMORE
9.4.2008
A play on laughter and the death of Vlasta Burian, told by Boleslav Polívka. Prague premiere and dernier!
DIVADLO HUSA NA PROVÁZKU - VRBKOVÁ BEZ TÍŽE, BURŠOVÁ S KYTAROU, CHMELAŘOVÁ NAD VĚCÍ, KNIHA POD TÓNEM
7.4.2008
Three radiant women, each with her own song on love, betrayal and forgiveness…. Direction: Vladimír Morávek
Divadlo Husa na Provázku – Loves of a Blond – a story from the 1960’s
31.3.2008
Based on Miloš Forman’s famous film of the same name, Divadlo Husa na provázku has created a fresco on the 1960s. Directed by Vladimír Moravek. PRAGUE PREMIERE!
Divadlo Vizita - 7th and 8th April
31.3.2008
Improvisation from Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé´z, Zdeněk Konopásek a Viktor Zborník.
SKUTR and Rosťa Novák – 8 - Birds Black, Tits Great – 3rd & 4th April
20.3.2008
SKUTR and Rost’a Novák present a one man show of puppetry and acrobatics by a descendant of the most famous family in Czech puppetry and circus.
jan burian - men are frail - 30th March
29.2.2008
21 tales of male shortcomings. Featuring: Jan Burian, the group Fragile Men and guests.
DANCE THROUGH THE FENCE – 11th-14th & 16th-18th March
25.2.2008
A theatrical mosaic presenting the authentic stories of Chechen, Burmese, Georgian and Kurdish refugees.
TOMOKO MUKAIYAMA – SONIC TAPESTRY – 28th February
22.2.2008
Unique concert from the Japanese-Dutch pianist and visual artist Tomako Mukaiyama. An historical journey through four centuries of music, zigzagging from east to west.
Music 2007: It’s up to you! 26th February
22.2.2008
What happened in music last year? Music publicists each give their own answer to this question. An evening of music and video clips from California, Kiev, Baltimore and Finland: PJ Harvey, Arcade Fire, Animal Collective, Battles, Dälek, Caribou, Pan Sonic, Richard Youngs, Jens Lekman, Ricardo Villalobos, The Bug and Karlheinz Stockhausen.
Ondřej Hrab and his Archa Theatre
20.2.2008
THEATRE AND CULTURAL POLICY IN CZECH REPUBLIC. Interview with Ondřej Hrab, Director of Archa Theatre, published in the magazine Xantypa
DANCE THROUGH THE FENCE – Four stories from the lives of refugees
17.2.2008
New social-theatrical project from director Jana Svobodová
SKUTR - The Weepers – 23rd February / 18.30 & 20.30
15.2.2008
A stage poem on one man and six people who together experience a strange encounter. Presented as part of the Small Inventory Festival.
THE SMALL INVENTORY FESTIVAL – HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THEATRE! 20TH – 24TH OF FEBRUARY 2008
12.2.2008
Annual festival of new theatre. This year Archa Theatre will present the latest performance from the directing duo SKUTR (Martin Kukučka / Lukáš Trpišovský), The Weepers.
AMON TOBIN (BRA/UK) - Tickets on sale now!
11.2.2008
Star of the renowned London label Ninja Tune, the break beat king and grandmaster of sound collage Amon Tobin in Prague for the first time. Presented as part of the Stimul Festival of experimental music.
DREAMING. ANDERSEN - 20th & 21st February
11.2.2008
Original project created by director Jana Svobodová’s team of stars from the Czech hip hop scene, such as Dowis, Cossiga, Rosen as well as Chinese actress Lu Jing and composer Michal Nejtek.
JANE BIRKIN - 16th February
7.2.2008
Concert. Renowned artist Jane Birkin plays songs from her last three albums Arabesque, Rendez-vous and Fictions, with compositions from Tom Waits, Neil Young, Maurice Ravel, Beth Gibbons, Kate Bush and guitar from former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. Presented by Rachot Production.
Josef Fruček a Linda Kapetanea – RootlessRoot Company: Sudden Showers of Silence
4.2.2008
Slovak dancer Josef Fruček and Greek choreographer and dancer Linda Kapetanea return to Prague with their choreography “Sudden Showers of Silence”, co-produced by Archa Theatre and Belgian dance group Ultima Vez. 13th & 14th of February.
Yasunari Tamai and Vladimír Javorský - Don Quixote of Hakushu
1.2.2008
The outstanding modern butó dancer Yasunari Tamai collaborates with Vladimír Javorský in a joint performance on the theme of Don Quixote. 7th and 8th of February
Einstürzende Neubauten back in Prague!
1.2.2008
19th April 2008 / 8pm. Legends of industrial music Einstürzende Neubauten present their new album Alles Wieder Offen at Archa! Tickets on sale now at the Archa Theatre box office and Ticketpro outlets.
VÁCLAV HAVEL – LEAVING
30.1.2008
In May 2008 Archa Theatre will present the premiere of Václav Havel’s play Leaving.
ARCHA.LAB ATELIÉR – A NEW SEMESTER OF REGULAR WORKSHOPS TO START IN FEBRUARY!
30.1.2008
Creative workshops for theatre professionals, students, children and young people!
Chat - Dangerously easy liaison – 6th February
28.1.2008
Online theatre performance for four players. A game of hidden longings, dreams and passions on the Internet. Can the players ever finish the game? And can their game have a happy ending?
skutr: Understand – 1st & 2nd February
21.1.2008
The best genius is a dead genius. We invite you into the company of dreamers, whose dreams…are sometimes somewhere realized.
Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar (Serbia) – 31st January
17.1.2008
A real Balkan fiesta with the king of Serbian brass music and his twelve member orchestra!
Nataša Novotná and Václav Kuneš / 420people – 23rd & 24th January
16.1.2008
PREMIERE! Nataša Novotná and Václav Kuneš, both long term members of Jiří Kylián’s Nederlands Dans Theater present the premiere of their new project at Prague’s Archa Theatre.
ARCHA.MAG - 1/08
15.1.2008
In the last week in January, Archa Theatre will present the premiere of the project 420people from dancer Nataša Novotná and choreographer Václav Kuneš. Both artists have worked for a long time abroad and the performance at Archa is their return to the Czech stage. Nataša Novotná talks to Archa.mag about what will come next, how many members 420people actually has, and how it is far from being just a performance title.
The Tap Tap - Party on wheels – 18th January
15.1.2008
Benefit concert and party with The Tap Tap Orchestra. After party: Segundo and DJ Baltazar. Evening presented by Eva Holubová and Ladislav Angelovič.
Jane Birkin – 16th of February, Archa Theatre. Tickets now on sale.
4.1.2008
Star of the French cultural scene Jane Birkin in concert in Prague for the first time! Tickets on sale now at Archa Theatre and Ticketpro outlets. Presented by Rachot Production.
SKUTR and Rosťa Novák – 8 - Birds Black, Tits Great – 15th & 16th January
21.12.2007
SKUTR and Rost’a Novák present a one man show of puppetry and acrobatics by a descendant of the most famous family in Czech puppetry and circus.
Archa.lab Ateliér Open Day – 15th of January
21.12.2007
Showcase of the Archa.lab Ateliér programme of workshops for the public.
BOBAN I MARKO MARKOVIĆ ORKESTAR (SERBIA) – 31st of January at Archa Theatre!
18.12.2007
A real Balkan fiesta with the king of Serbian brass music and his twelve member orchestra! Tickets on sale at the Archa Theatre box office and at Ticketpro and Ticketportal outlets. Concert organised by Transmusic Booking in collaboration with Archa Theatre.
SKUTR – Nickname – 13th & 14th January
17.12.2007
Four “chatters” meet for a moment in an Internet chat room. What type of people enter this virtual world, and why? Script and direction: SKUTR.
Michal Prokop & Framus Five - Christmas concert – 20th of December
10.12.2007
Christmas concert from Michal Prokop and the band Framus Five. Guests: Gipsy.cz, Monika Načeva & Michal Pavlíček
DAN BÁRTA & ILLUSTRATOSPHERE – CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 18th & 19th of December
5.12.2007
Christmas concert with both classic hits and pieces from the new album.
Looking for the ideal Christmas gift?
4.12.2007
Gift vouchers for Archa Theatre’s performances on sale at the Archa Theatre box office! We also sell a wide range of books, CDs and posters.
SKUTR - The Weepers – 13th & 14th of December
3.12.2007
A stage poem on one man and six people who together experience a strange encounter. A new authorial project created in Archa Theatre’s Archa.lab, as part of the thematic cycle “Tradition – Convention - Instinct”.
9th of December: MCH Band – 25th Anniversary and album release
29.11.2007
Legends of the Czech Alternative scene, MCH band, celebrate their 25th anniversary. Guests: Sylvie Krobová, Michal Pavlíček, Už jsme doma.
4th of December: SKUTR and Rosťa Novák – 8 - Birds Black, Tits Great
28.11.2007
SKUTR and Rost’a Novák present a one man show of puppetry and acrobatics by a descendant of the most famous family in Czech puppetry and circus.
1st of December: Plastic People of the Universe & Agon Orchestra – Railway Opera
27.11.2007
Musical – theatrical happening. A poet’s vision of a train passenger. New joint project from the Plastic People of the Universe and the Agon Orchestra. Organised by the Society for New Music.
Dan Bárta and Illustratosphere - Extra concert on the 18th of December
26.11.2007
Due to popular demand, Dan Bárta and Illustratosphere will now play two Christmas concerts at Archa Theatre. Tickets for the extra concert, on the 18th of December, are on sale now at the Archa Theatre box office and at Ticketpro and Ticketportal outlets.
Mikoláš Chadima and MCH BAND celebrate 25 years and the release of two new albums!
26.11.2007
Concert featuring special guests Jan Jirouch (trombone), Michal Pavlíček (guitar), Petr Ferenc (gramophone), Markéta Puršlová (vocals), Sylvie Krobová and Už jsme doma.
28th of November: Alternativa 2007 - Dienztag (A), Zloději uší (CZ), Why (Not) Patterns (CZ)
26.11.2007
Subalpine rock’ from Austrian group Dienztag, along with Why (Not) Patterns’ pseudo-minimalist sound and Zloději uší’s mosaic of musical styles and approaches. Organised by Unijazz – www.unijazz.cz
27th of November: Alternativa 2007 - duo Tucan (SK), Over4Tea (SK), Documentary on Milan Adamčiak
26.11.2007
Uncompromisingly bold Duo Tucan and the video-image inspired Over4Tea represent the Slovak alternative scene. Organised by Unijazz – www.unijazz.cz
26th November: Alternativa 2007 - Potage du jour (CH), Urs Leimgruber (CH), Jean-Luc Guionnet (F) & Seijiro Murayama (Jap)
26.11.2007
Swiss improvisational trio Potage du jour, awe-inspiring saxophonist Urs Leimgruber and a melange of free jazz and percussion from French Jean-Luc Guionnet and Japanese Seijiro Murayama. Organised by Unijazz – www.unijazz.cz
25th of November: Alternativa 2007 - Hector Zazou (F) - Quadri{+}Chromies
23.11.2007
Alchemist of sound Hector Zazou presents his unique audio-visual project Quadri{+}Chromies. Organised by Unijazz – www.unijazz.cz
24th of November: GOGOL BORDELLO
19.11.2007
Gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello present their new album Super Taranta!
23rd of November: PS122 & LaS Company - Beethoven Live
19.11.2007
Unique documentary dance-theatre working with non-dancers as inspiration. Czech premiere.
22nd of November: Aneta for Světluška - Benefit Concert.
19.11.2007
Benefit concert from the singer Aneta Langerová and guests Hana Hegerová and NO NAME.
Café Amsterdam – Programme change
14.11.2007
We are sorry to announce that Petra Procházková will no longer be able to participate in the Café Amsterdam festival. The journalist and writer Jan Urban has kindly agreed to take her place.
17th of November: Four Stories: Esther Ending, Markéta Pilátová, Petra Hůlová and Tomas Lieské
14.11.2007
Archa Theatre in collaboration with the Foundation for the Production and Translation of Dutch Literature (NLPVF) presents contemporary Dutch literature.
17th of November: Jan Urban meets Frank Westerman
12.11.2007
Archa Theatre in collaboration with the Foundation for the Production and Translation of Dutch Literature (NLPVF) presents contemporary Dutch literature.
Dear Friends of the Archa Theatre
6.11.2007
Archa Theatre has never before been in such uncertainty as it is now. In September, the City of Prague suspended all grant activities to cultural institutions. Because of this, thus through no fault of its own, Archa Theatre finds itself in a very critical situation. Two months before the end of the year, we still don’t know how our theatre will be financed in the year 2008.
16th of November: EKG De Luxe – On Love and Amsterdam
5.11.2007
A literary peepshow. Archa Theatre in collaboration with the Foundation for the Production and Translation of Dutch Literature (NLPVF) presents contemporary Dutch literature.
INTENSIVE WEEKEND COURSE - THE FOUNDATIONS, DEVELOPMENT AND LAWS OF THEATRICAL IMPROVISATION – 16th and 17th of November
2.11.2007
Instructors: Josef Rosen and Martin Sedláček
ARCHA.MAG 7
1.11.2007
In mid-November Archa Theatre will be transformed into an Amsterdam literary café. The festival Café Amsterdam will present a string of contemporary Dutch authors, who will appear alongside Czech authors. The festival will open on the 16th of November with the literary show EKG – On Love and Amsterdam. Igor Malijesvský and Jaroslav Rudiš talk to Archa.mag about literature and love.
50 Days for Multiple Sclerosis – 3rd Benefit Concert for Impuls
1.11.2007
Benefit concert from the Clarinet Factory (Jindra Pavliš, Luděk Boura, Vojtěch Nýdl & Petr Valášek) and guests Alan Vitouš (percussion), Tomáš Rychetský and Nataša Novotná (dance). Tickets priced at 100,- KČ + 100,- KČ donation to the Impuls foundation available at the Archa Theatre box office.
8th – 11th November: Famufest 2007
30.10.2007
Showcase of the latest work from the students of FAMU, exhibitions, interactive installations, workshops, lectures concerts and DJs. Organised by FAMU.
Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar (Serbia) - 31st of January 2008
29.10.2007
A real Balkan fiesta with the king of Serbian brass music and his twelve member orchestra! Tickets available from the Archa Theatre box office and from Ticketpro and Ticketportal outlets.
3rd of November - KOMIKSFEST!
29.10.2007
The closing evening of the 2nd annual multimedia comics festival. Special guest: David B. (F).
31st of October - Yungchen Lhamo (Tibet)
25.10.2007
The queen of spiritual music and star of this year's Colours of Ostrava festival.
29th of October: Rudy Linka Trio - Private Calls on Public Phones
25.10.2007
Concert from the New York jazz trio.
ALTERNATIVA 2007 FESTIVAL
22.10.2007
Tickets on sale now! Organised by Unijazz – www.unijazz.cz
27th of October: DREAMING. ANDERSEN
22.10.2007
Street art versus Hans Christian Andersen. Multimedia performance from director Jana Svobodová’s team of stars from the Czech hip hop scene.
Caravan of Voices Festival – 31st of October at Archa Theatre - Yungchen Lhamo (Tibet)
22.10.2007
The queen of spiritual music and star of this year’s Colours of Ostrava festival, the Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo is coming to Archa!
25th of October: SKUTR - Nickname
22.10.2007
Four “chatters” meet for a moment in an Internet chat room. What type of people enter this virtual world, and why? Script and direction: SKUTR.
22nd of October: AL KOOPER AND THE FUNKY FACULTY
22.10.2007
Concert from the legendary American guitarist, composer and producer Al Kooper. Organised by P&J Music
Archa.lab Ateliér - a series of workshops for children, young people and theatre professionals, from September onwards
22.10.2007
Come along to the Archa.lab Ateliér open and have a look at sample lessons for free!
21st of October: STIMUL festival - FRED FRITH (UK), Noël Akchoté (FR), Beth Custer (USA), Pavel Fajt (CZ)
19.10.2007
Concert from the legendary British guitarist, co-organised by Archa Theatre and the international MOFFOM festival (Music on Film, Film on Music) – www.moffom.org
20th of October: STIMUL festival - DÄLEK (USA), Regenorchester XII - Fennesz, Franz Hautzinger, Luc Ex, Tony Buck (AT/NL/AUS), MoHa! (NO)
16.10.2007
The grand masters of experimental hip-hop, Dälek, in Czech Republic for the first time! New forms of improvisation from Regenorchester XII with Christian Fennesz and the Norwegian duo MoHa!
19th of October: BU-SHI-DO
15.10.2007
Traditional music from old Edo, classic rock, trance and many other styles from the Japanese Taiko drummers BU-SHI-DO.
18th of October: The Gathering of Drummers
9.10.2007
The 6th year of the festival, featuring Pavel Fajt, Miloš Vacík, Alan Vitouš , Štěpán Smetáček, Mohamed Bangoura, Ondřej Smeykal, Yumiko and Ephraim Goldin.
14th & 15th of October: SKUTR – Understand
8.10.2007
The best genius is a dead genius. We invite you into the company of dreamers, whose dreams…are sometimes somewhere realized.
13th of October: STIMUL festival - KEIJI HAINO (JP), My Cat Is An Alien (IT), Trapist (AT/CAN)
5.10.2007
The 2007 Stimul festival continues…
7th & 8th October: SKUTR – The Weepers
3.10.2007
A stage poem on one man and six people who together experience a strange encounter. A new authorial project created in Archa Theatre’s Archa.lab, as part of the thematic cycle “Tradition – Convention - Origin”.
Archa.mag 6 - 10/07
3.10.2007
The autumn programme at Archa features some of the best of international unconventional music. In collaboration with the weekly cultural review A2 Archa will, over the course of three October weekends, be the host of the Stimul festival. The stars of the first evening of this year’s Stimul will be the aristocrats of music Kreidler, whose keyboardist Adreas Reihse answered our questions.
Archa Theatre’s new membership club: Archa.club
3.10.2007
If you are a regular visitor to Archa Theatre, or if you would like to be, the moment is here! From September onwards we will be launching our new membership system, Archa.club. Members can take advantage of big discounts, priority booking and other bonuses.
6th of October: STIMUL festival - Kreidler (DE), Bassisters Orchestra (PL), Hans Appelqvist (SE), Okapi (IT)
2.10.2007
STIMUL Festival of experimental music. Concert in cooperation with film festival DER FILM - www.derfilm.cz
3rd & 4th October: 8 - Birds Black, Tits Great
1.10.2007
SKUTR and Rost’a Novák present a one man show of puppetry and acrobatics by a descendant of the most famous family in Czech puppetry and circus.
2nd of October - Chat: Dangerously Easy Liaison
24.9.2007
Online theatre performance for four players. A game of hidden longings, dreams and passions on the Internet. Can the players ever finish the game? And can their game have a happy ending?
1st October: H.R. Giger Revealed
24.9.2007
World premiere of David N. Jahn’s documentary film on H.R. Giger.
27th of September: BEAT APETIT – Live concert!
17.9.2007
Launch of the first beatbox album from the Czech hip-hop scene. The beatbox event of the year, with special guests from the Czech and international scenes. Free CD & welcome drink!
Tickets for the STIMUL festival now on sale!
14.9.2007
Buy your tickets without leaving home!
23rd of September – Petr Nikl: Requiem for Puppets
13.9.2007
World premiere of the film of the puppet ballet “Requiem” from artist Petr Nikl.
20th, 21st & 22nd September - SKUTR: The Weepers
13.9.2007
A stage poem on one man and six people who together experience a strange encounter. Premiere of a new authorial project created in Archa Theatre’s Archa.lab, as part of the thematic cycle “Tradition – Convention - Origin”.
14th September - Joanna Newsom
13.9.2007
Concert from the renowned “freak folk” harpist, singer and songwriter Joanna Newsom, as part of her current world tour.
Archa.mag 5 - 09/07
4.9.2007
The directing duo SKUTR (Martin Kukučka and Lukáš Trpišovský) are preparing a new project, The Weepers, to premiere at Archa Theatre on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of September. Their last project at Archa was the performance Paradise of the Heart, Labyrinth of the World, which was also presented with great success at a string of festivals in Europe. The performance The Weepers has been created in Archa Theatre’s Archa.lab, as part of the thematic cycle “Tradition – Convention – Origin”. The specific inspiration for the performance is the Slavic folklore culture, filtered through the perspective of a city-dweller at the start of the 21st century.
Archa Theatre to co-organise the 2007 Stimul festival
4.9.2007
This year, the Stimul music festival is moving to Archa Theatre, where over the course of four evenings in October the latest trends in contemporary music will be on show.
AL KOOPER AND THE FUNKY FACULTY – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
30.8.2007
On the 22nd of October, the American guitarist, composer and producer AL KOOPER and his group THE FUNKY FACULTY will appear in concert at Archa Theatre.
Gogol Bordello at Archa Theatre – Tickets on sale now!
30.8.2007
On the 24th of November the gypsy punk group Gogol Bordello will be returning to Prague, as part of the tour for their latest album “Super Taranta!”.
Presented by Transmusic Booking and Archa Theatre
Joanna Newsom – 14th of September– Tickets on sale now
26.8.2007
The renowned “freak folk” harpist, singer and songwriter Joanna Newsom will be appearing in concert for the first time in Czech Republic, on the 14th of September at Archa Theatre. Tickets now on sale at the Archa Theatre box office and from Ticketpro outlets.
11th & 12th September - DREAMING. ANDERSEN
20.8.2007
Street art versus Hans Christian Andersen. Multimedia performance from director Jana Svobodová’s team of stars from the Czech hip hop scene. Nominated for the Sazka and Divadelní Noviny awards.
29th & 30th of August - Belén Maya: Dibujos
29.6.2007
One of the best flamenco dancers in the world presents her solo performance Dibujos at Archa.
BELÉN MAYA at Archa – 29th & 30th of August.
27.6.2007
Archa Theatre presents a solo performance from one of the best flamenco dancers in the world, Belén Maya.
25th of August - Sonic Youth
22.6.2007
One of the most influential groups of the turn of the century, the cult band SONIC YOUTH are coming to Prague. Concert organised by Rachot Production.
12th of July - Cocorosie
21.6.2007
The sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady, AKA CocoRosie, will play at Archa Theatre on the 12th of July.
25th - 28th of June: Marie Hélène Estienne, Peter Brook: The Grand Inquisitor
21.6.2007
Peter Brook, legend of European theatre, is returning to Prague with his stage adaptation of Dostoevsky’s unsettling parable on faith and freedom.
21st June, 18.00 - SKUTR: Understand
20.6.2007
The best genius is a dead genius. We invite you into the company of dreamers, whose dreams…are sometimes somewhere realized.
19th of June - SKUTR: Nickname
19.6.2007
Four “chatters” meet for a moment in an Internet chat room. What type of people enter this virtual world, and why? Can online communication affect our real lives?
20th of June - DREAMING. ANDERSEN
18.6.2007
Street art versus Hans Christian Andersen. Multimedia performance from director Jana Svobodová’s team of stars from the Czech hip hop scene. Nominated for the Sazka and Divadelní Noviny awards.
18th of June - SKUTR and Rosťa Novák – 8 - Birds Black, Tits Great
18.6.2007
SKUTR and Rost’a Novák present a one man show of puppetry and acrobatics by a descendant of the most famous family in Czech puppetry and circus.
Archa.club
13.6.2007
We regret to announce that application forms and membership cards for Archa Theatre’s new membership club will not be available until the 18th of June. Thank you for your understanding.
Chat - Dangerously easy liaison - 17th of June
8.6.2007
Online theatre performance for four players. A game of hidden longings, dreams and passions on the Internet. Can the players ever finish the game? And can their game have a happy ending?
SITI Company (USA) & Anne Bogart: BOB - 15th & 16th of June
7.6.2007
World renowned director Anne Bogart and her New York SITI Company present the performance BOB, a provocative homage to Robert Wilson, the artist who linked American pop culture with high art.
TANEC PRAHA 2007: Utilité Publique (CH) - Fizz, Jessica Huber (CH): Touché - 11th and 12th of June
6.6.2007
Two Swiss groups present their latest choreography as part of the 19th annual Tanec Praha festival.
Archa.lab Ateliér – THE ROAD TO NEW CIRCUS WORKSHOP – 22ND & 29TH OF JUNE
5.6.2007
Following on from the very successful workshops on the 12th and 13th of May, two further selection workshops will take place on the on the 22nd and 29th of June.
Presentation of the Pavel Koutecký Award – 7th of June
4.6.2007
Announcement and presentation of the 1st annual Pavel Koutecký award for documentary films.
Archa.Mag 4 - 06/07
1.6.2007
At the beginning of June, Archa will present the performance Sudden Showers of Silence, jointly created by Josef Fruček and Linda Kapetanea, dancers, choreographers…..and partners.
The Road to New Circus Workshop – Photos
31.5.2007
On the 12th and 13th of May Archa Theatre hosted a weekend workshop entitled “The Road to New Circus”. Here are some of Tomáš Vodňanský’s photos from the weekend:
Vladimír Mišík & ETC..."60" – 6th of June
28.5.2007
Birthday concert from one of the most expressive personalities of Czech popular music, along with a string of special guests…..
Sonic Youth – 25th of August at Archa Theatre - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
25.5.2007
Price: 890 Czk. On sale at the Archa box office and at Ticketpro outlets.
Rootlessroot Company: Sudden Showers of Silence – 4th and 5th of June
25.5.2007
WORLD PREMIERE of the joint choreography Sudden Showers of Silence from Josef Fruček and the Greek choreographer and dancer Linda Kapetanea.
Marie Hélène Estienne, Peter Brook: The Grand Inquisitor - SPECIAL OFFER OF TICKETS UNTIL THE 10TH OF JUNE!
23.5.2007
Special offer available until the 10th of June – Tickets for 350,- Kč.
STUDENTS - reduced price for students available only for the performance on Monday the 25th of June.
SPECIAL OFFER valid until the 10th of June: Discount student tickets available for the other performances (26th – 28th of June) – maximum of 10 tickets for each performance.
THE ACTOR AS AN ARCHITECT OF SPACE workshop with the American Director Anne Bogart
23.5.2007
Archa Theatre, in collaboration with the Theatre Institute and as part of the Prague Quadrennial, are from the 4th to the 14th of June 2007 organising a theatre workshop with the American director Anne Bogart and the SITI Company:
Tickets for the Roskilde 2007 music festival now available at Archa Theatre
22.5.2007
Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Björk, Beastie Boys, the Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys & more....
BERLIN RELOADED: CONSTANZA MACRAS & DORKY PARK – 29th and 30th of May
22.5.2007
The newest project from the Berlin dance group Dorky Park and the Argentinian choreographer, dance and director Constanza Macras. NEW TRENDS IN BERLIN - 29/05/2007 18.00 – Panel discussion looking at the contemporary cultural scene and new trends in Berlin.
4+4 DAYS IN MOTION: NIGEL CHARNOCK (UK): FRANK - 25TH OF MAY
21.5.2007
The performance Frank is a tragicomic monologue founded on partial improvisation, song and dance. Frank is direct and unbelievably physical and humorous.
Tickets for Mountains of Madness now reduced!
19.5.2007
Tickets for The Tiger Lillies’ show Mountains of Madness on the 21st of May are now priced at 490,- Kč. Anyone who has already bought a ticket from the Archa Theatre box office will be refunded the difference between the amount paid and the current price. Thank you for your understanding.
4+4 Days in Motion: Motus (IT) – Rumore Rosa – 23rd & 24th of May
17.5.2007
One of the most progressive contemporary Italian theatre groups present their performance inspired by R.W. Fassbinder’s melodrama The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant.
Archa.mag. Issue 3 – May 07
16.5.2007
On the 29th and 30th of May, Argentinian choreographer Constanza Macras and her group Dorky Park will present their two part work I Am Not The Only One at Archa Theatre. The performance will be presented as the grand finale to the Berlin Reloaded showcase.
The Tiger Lillies, Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto: Mountains of Madness - 21st of May
16.5.2007
A visual - musical stage-production based on the life and lyrics of the American poet H. P. Lovecraft.
Concert organised in co-operation with 10:15 Management.
4+4 Days in Motion: SUPERAMAS (FR/AT) – Big 3rd Episode. 19th & 20th of May
16.5.2007
In their latest performance, SUPERAMAS comically parody lust, jealousy and the quest for happiness in today’s contemporary consumer society.
Berlin Reloaded: fear_lab. 14th & 15th of May.
14.5.2007
How does fear work? And what causes it? fear_lab plays a game of virtual reality in the dark.
4+4 Days in Motion – The group Kinkaleri (IT) is looking for volunteers for cooperation on the multimedia project WEST!
14.5.2007
Join in the multimedia project WEST, composed of video clips from various western cities (Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Athens, Vienna, Berlin, Brussels, London, Prague)
The Tap Tap - 16th of May
14.5.2007
Benefit evening and concert from The Tap Tap. Guests: Vltava, Šilalo paňori with the project Phurikane Giĺa, United Heads, Gitans and DJ Baltazar.
The Road to New Circus workshop.
3.5.2007
On the 12th and 13th of May, Rosťa Novák will lead a selection weekend workshop entitled “The Road to New Circus”. Participants will get the chance to meet not only Rosťa Novák, but also a string of other instructors in trampolining, wu-shu, dance, acrobacy and stunt technique.
11th of May - Ruth Kanner - Israeli Storytelling
25.4.2007
Presentation of three theatrical adaptations and a discussion about them with the Israeli Director Ruth Kanner.
BERLIN RELOADED: STEREO TOTAL - 3rd of May
24.4.2007
The Berlin innovators and pioneers of trashsound Françoise Cactus and Brezel Göring, aka Stereo Total in concert at Archa.
27th of April - Lisa Gerrard at Archa Theatre!
23.4.2007
Magic Voice of Dead Can Dance
Michal Prokop and Framus Five - 24th of April at Archa!
20.4.2007
Michal Prokop and Framus Five’s only spring concert in Prague and launch of the DVD Live 60!
22nd of April – Chat: Dangerously easy liaison
20.4.2007
A performance about the pitfalls of modern communication. The story of several characters who, after spending all night “chatting”, decide to meet in person. How does it turn out?
Special event: Yasunari Tamai – solo performance at Masarykovo nádraží.
18.4.2007
A naked Yasunari Tamai caused surprise at Prague’s Masarykovo nádraží (Masaryk station) with his solo, site-specific butó performance.
Tickets for Tanec Praha 2007 now on sale!
13.4.2007
Tickets for performances at Ponec Theatre also available at the Archa Theatre box office!
Tickets for the 4+4 Days in Motion festival now on sale.
12.4.2007
Tickets for selected performances now on sale at the Archa Theatre box office.
The garage – rockabilly electro-punk duo Stereo Total to appear at Archa.
12.4.2007
The Berlin innovators and pioneers of trashsound Françoise Cactus and Brezel Göring, aka Stereo Total will be opening Archa Theatre’s Berlin Reloaded festival on the 3rd of May.
18th & 19th of April: Don Quixote of Hakushu
12.4.2007
The outstanding modern butó dancer Yasunari Tamai collaborates with Vladimír Javorský in a joint performance on the theme of Don Quixote.
15 th of April - LAS COMPANY: HANSEL AND GRETEL
4.4.2007
The latest dance project from Kristýna Lhotáková and Ladislav Soukup.
Tickets for CocoRosie now on sale
29.3.2007
American-Indian sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady, AKA CocoRosie will appear at Archa on the 12th of July. Tickets are now on sale at the Archa Theatre box office and at Ticketpro and Ticketportal sites.
4+4 Days in Motion festival – a wealth of international dance at Archa.
22.3.2007
The second half of May will see the arrival of three major international dance projects at Archa, all presented as part of the 4+4 Days in Motion festival.
Jan Burian – Big Spring Concert
16.3.2007
A new group, a new book and a re-issue of two old records.
Featuring special guests: Lenka Dusilová, Jiří Smrž, Kapitán Demo, Mikoláš Růžička and Gregory Finn.
Archa.lab Archive presents DV8
16.3.2007
Once a month, starting on the 20th of March, we will be hosting a series of multimedia evenings looking at artists connected to Archa and sharing material from our archives with the public.
The first evening will be devoted to the renowned British group DV8 and will take place at 18.00 on the 20th of March, led by Archa Theatre Director Ondřej Hrab.
Free Entry. Visitors to Archa.lab Archive will then have the chance to see directing duo SKUTR’s performance Nickname.
Paradise of the Heart, Labyrinth of the World - For the last time in Prague
16.3.2007
On Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of March, Prague audiences will have the last chance to see directing duo SKUTR’s Paradise of the Heart, Labyrinth of the World, an international project involving theatre students from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary.
ARCHA.LAB ATELIÉR
14.3.2007
This month Archa Theatre will be launching Archa.lab Ateliér, a series of regular courses for members of the public.
Yasunari Tamai and Vladimír Javorský - Don Quixote of Hakushu.
13.3.2007
The outstanding modern buto dancer Yasunari Tamai joins Vladimír Javorský in a joint performance on the theme of Don Quixote.
18th and 19th of April, 20.00
Pitcho Womba Konga
4.3.2007
The Belgian rapper with Congolese roots Pitcho Womba Konga will open the 6th annual Creative Africa festival with his concert at Archa Theatre on the 4th of March 2007.
Déja Donné - My Name is King
2.3.2007
The renowned Czech-Italian dance company Déja Donné return to Archa
Tickets for the Lisa Gerrard concert now on sale!
2.3.2007
Magic voice of Dead Can Dance
