|
THE 11th FLORA THEATRE FESTIVAL OLOMOUC / May 01–10, 2007 / main programme
motto A HUMAN AMIDST PEOPLE
TUE May 1st, 2007
11:00 a.m.Moravian Theatre / ”behind the curtain“
Witold Gombrowicz
FERDYDURKE
Teatr Provisorium & Kompania Teatr Lublin / PL
An original adaptation of a cult novel honoured by many festival awards
(e.g. by Fringe First at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
and performed in an original interpretation by one of the most renowned European theatre companies.
Directed by: Janusz Opryński & Witold Mazurkiewicz
FERDYDURKE
Teatr Provisorium & Kompania Teatr Lublin / PL
An original adaptation of a cult novel honoured by many festival awards
(e.g. by Fringe First at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
and performed in an original interpretation by one of the most renowned European theatre companies.
Directed by: Janusz Opryński & Witold Mazurkiewicz
4:30 p.m.Theatre of Music
Mario Gelardi
MALAMADRE
Řeznická Theatre Prague / CZ
The first Czech production of a play by contemporary Italian playwright,
screenwriter and director deals not only with the conflicting
relationship between a gay son and his peculiar mother.
Directed by: Peter Gábor
MALAMADRE
Řeznická Theatre Prague / CZ
The first Czech production of a play by contemporary Italian playwright,
screenwriter and director deals not only with the conflicting
relationship between a gay son and his peculiar mother.
Directed by: Peter Gábor
8:00 p.m.Moravian Theatre
Božena Němcová
CRAZY BÁRA (Viktorka! Karla!! Bára!!!)
Slovácké divadlo Uherské Hradiště / CZ
This poetic collage based on the screenplays by Eva Tálská
and Matěj T. Růžička follows an uneasy fate of three amazing women.
Directed by: Jan Antonín Pitínský
CRAZY BÁRA (Viktorka! Karla!! Bára!!!)
Slovácké divadlo Uherské Hradiště / CZ
This poetic collage based on the screenplays by Eva Tálská
and Matěj T. Růžička follows an uneasy fate of three amazing women.
Directed by: Jan Antonín Pitínský
WED May 2nd, 2007
7:00 p.m.Moravian Theatre / festival opening
Giuseppe Verdi
ATTILA
Moravian Theatre Olomouc / CZ
An opera production of the organizing theatre directed by Michael Tarant.
An exceptional festival performance featuring a special guest
– Gianluca Zampieri.
ATTILA
Moravian Theatre Olomouc / CZ
An opera production of the organizing theatre directed by Michael Tarant.
An exceptional festival performance featuring a special guest
– Gianluca Zampieri.
7:30 p.m.Theatre of Music
THE IMPOSSIBLE YOU, THE IMPOSSIBLE ME
@lma @lter Sofia / BUL
Two pregnant girls, two rabbits and two intermingling stories
in a minimalist stage performance of an alternative Bulgarian theatre company.
Directed by: Nikolai Georgiev, choreography by: Petya Yosifova
@lma @lter Sofia / BUL
Two pregnant girls, two rabbits and two intermingling stories
in a minimalist stage performance of an alternative Bulgarian theatre company.
Directed by: Nikolai Georgiev, choreography by: Petya Yosifova
9:45 p.m.Theresian Armoury / circus marquee
OBSESSION
Décalages S. Vallée / FR & S. Salvatore
An exciting mix of artiste performance, dance, drama and puppet theatre
in the first joint project featuring ex-members of the Continuo Theatre.
Directed by: Irina E. Andreeva / RU
Décalages S. Vallée / FR & S. Salvatore
An exciting mix of artiste performance, dance, drama and puppet theatre
in the first joint project featuring ex-members of the Continuo Theatre.
Directed by: Irina E. Andreeva / RU
THU May 3rd, 2007
6:00 p.m.Moravian Theatre
A. P. Chekhov
IVANOV
Slovak Chamber Theatre Martin / SK
The most successful Slovak production of the last theatre season that was
awarded five “Doskas”, Slovak theatre awards (as Best Production,
Best Director, Best Stage Design, Best Costumes and Best Music Score).
Directed by: Roman Polák.
IVANOV
Slovak Chamber Theatre Martin / SK
The most successful Slovak production of the last theatre season that was
awarded five “Doskas”, Slovak theatre awards (as Best Production,
Best Director, Best Stage Design, Best Costumes and Best Music Score).
Directed by: Roman Polák.
10:00 p.m.Theresian Armoury / circus marquee
3rd CITY
(1st sequence – Heinrich Schwesters’ Emptiness)
Company Birte Brudermann
M. Rawls / BEL & B. Brudermann / AUT
A visually impressive revelation of emptiness of today’s Western society.
Experimental entrée into the imaginative theatre space of the 21st century...
(1st sequence – Heinrich Schwesters’ Emptiness)
Company Birte Brudermann
M. Rawls / BEL & B. Brudermann / AUT
A visually impressive revelation of emptiness of today’s Western society.
Experimental entrée into the imaginative theatre space of the 21st century...
FRI May 4th, 2007
6:00 p.m.Moravian Theatre
Thomas Bernhard
THE WORLD-FIXER
Divadlo Komedie Prague / CZ
A brilliant staging of a disturbing play by one of the greatest playwrights
of the second half of the 20th century. Martin Finger was awarded
the Alfréd Radok Prize for the leading part.
THE WORLD-FIXER
Divadlo Komedie Prague / CZ
A brilliant staging of a disturbing play by one of the greatest playwrights
of the second half of the 20th century. Martin Finger was awarded
the Alfréd Radok Prize for the leading part.
9:30 p.m.Theresian Armoury / circus marquee
DYBBUK
Teatr Novogo Fronta
Irina E. Andreeva / RU
An expressive solo project of a well-known Russian performer and dancer.
The performance reflects various forms of femininity and the mark
they leave in the human soul and in the infinite space of the Universe alike...
Teatr Novogo Fronta
Irina E. Andreeva / RU
An expressive solo project of a well-known Russian performer and dancer.
The performance reflects various forms of femininity and the mark
they leave in the human soul and in the infinite space of the Universe alike...
SAT May 5th, 2007
10:30 a.m.Moravian Theatre
A. P. Chekhov
UNCLE VANYA
A. Duchnovič Theatre Prešov / SK
A production nominated for the “Dosky” (Slovak theatre awards) in five
categories. A metaphorical, emotionally powerful and visually impressive
adaptation of Chekhov’s play directed by Svetozár Sprušanský.
UNCLE VANYA
A. Duchnovič Theatre Prešov / SK
A production nominated for the “Dosky” (Slovak theatre awards) in five
categories. A metaphorical, emotionally powerful and visually impressive
adaptation of Chekhov’s play directed by Svetozár Sprušanský.
5:00 p.m.Theatre of Music
Dea Loher
TATTOO
Činoherní studio Ústí nad Labem / CZ
”A tender play about horrible things.” A poetic story about
“a slightly different love”. Directed by: Natália Deáková
TATTOO
Činoherní studio Ústí nad Labem / CZ
”A tender play about horrible things.” A poetic story about
“a slightly different love”. Directed by: Natália Deáková
8:00 p.m.Moravian Theatre
William Shakespeare
HAMLET
Dejvické divadlo Prague / CZ
In the annual survey among Czech dramatic artists and theatre
critics traditionally published by the “Divadelní noviny” biweekly,
this production was awarded the title “Drama Performance of 2006”.
Directed by: Miroslav Krobot
HAMLET
Dejvické divadlo Prague / CZ
In the annual survey among Czech dramatic artists and theatre
critics traditionally published by the “Divadelní noviny” biweekly,
this production was awarded the title “Drama Performance of 2006”.
Directed by: Miroslav Krobot
SUN May 6th, 2007
10:30 a.m.Moravian Theatre
Luboš Balák
THE ELEPHANT MAN (The Life and Adventures of Joseph C. Merrick)
HaDivadlo Brno / CZ
“A stirring fugue” based on a real story. A life tale of one of the most
well-known, but also one of the most repulsive Englishmen.
Directed by: Luboš Balák
THE ELEPHANT MAN (The Life and Adventures of Joseph C. Merrick)
HaDivadlo Brno / CZ
“A stirring fugue” based on a real story. A life tale of one of the most
well-known, but also one of the most repulsive Englishmen.
Directed by: Luboš Balák
4:00 p.m.Theatre of Music
Petr Kolečko
BRITNEY GOES TO HEAVEN
Petr Bezruč Theatre Ostrava / CZ
A heavenly comedy parodying the artificial world of reality shows. Five dead
people placed in interim time and space get bored, fail to understand
each other, don’t know where they are or where they are going...
Directed by: Daniel Špinar
BRITNEY GOES TO HEAVEN
Petr Bezruč Theatre Ostrava / CZ
A heavenly comedy parodying the artificial world of reality shows. Five dead
people placed in interim time and space get bored, fail to understand
each other, don’t know where they are or where they are going...
Directed by: Daniel Špinar
8:00 p.m.Moravian Theatre
Mikhail Bulgakov
MOLIÈRE
Moravskoslezské National Theatre Ostrava / CZ
A tragicomedy about the rise and fall of a famous playwright and theatre
director. A showcase of actor personalities directed by the art director
of the Ostrava theatre, Janusz Klimsza.
MOLIÈRE
Moravskoslezské National Theatre Ostrava / CZ
A tragicomedy about the rise and fall of a famous playwright and theatre
director. A showcase of actor personalities directed by the art director
of the Ostrava theatre, Janusz Klimsza.
OPEN KONVIKT / May 07–10, 2007 / off programme
”Konvikt“ – UC UP – Art Centre of Palacky University Olomouc – Univerzitní 3
theatre – film – concerts
”Konvikt“ – UC UP – Art Centre of Palacky University Olomouc – Univerzitní 3
theatre – film – concerts
MON May 7th, 2007
11:30 a.m.K / film hall
DARK HORSE
Denmark, Iceland / dir. D. Kári / 2005
Denmark, Iceland / dir. D. Kári / 2005
1:30 p.m.K / theatre hall
Pierre Nadaud / FR
DAY OF IRE
A loose adaptation of the biblical Book of Job
performed by the creative group MAMACALLAS.
DAY OF IRE
A loose adaptation of the biblical Book of Job
performed by the creative group MAMACALLAS.
3:00 p.m.K / film hall
THE PARTY AND THE GUESTS
Czechoslovakia / dir. J. Němec / 1965
Czechoslovakia / dir. J. Němec / 1965
5:00 p.m.K / film hall
THE ELEPHANT MAN
Great Britain, USA / dir. D. Lynch / 1980
Great Britain, USA / dir. D. Lynch / 1980
7:30 p.m.K / theatre hall
Robert Balogh / SK
FRIDA
A dance production based on the lie story of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The Flora Theatre Festival 2007 hosts the world premiere of this production.
FRIDA
A dance production based on the lie story of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The Flora Theatre Festival 2007 hosts the world premiere of this production.
8:15 p.m.K / the ramparts
STAND´ART CABARET
Vosto5 Theatre / CZ
The opening and closing night of an open improvisation show mixing theatre and music in a veteran S65 military tent.
Vosto5 Theatre / CZ
The opening and closing night of an open improvisation show mixing theatre and music in a veteran S65 military tent.
9:30 p.m.K / courtyard
DRUMMERS NIGHT
Mario Distaso / IT
Pavel Fajt / CZ
Jozef Dodo Šošoka / SK
concert
Mario Distaso / IT
Pavel Fajt / CZ
Jozef Dodo Šošoka / SK
concert
TUE May 8th, 2007
11:30 a.m.K / film hall
FACTOTUM
USA, Norway / dir. B. Hamer / 2005
USA, Norway / dir. B. Hamer / 2005
2:00 p.m.K / theatre hall
SOFTLY HARSHLY
NANOHACH / CZ
Three young female artists sadistically fighting each other combine brutality and dance in a most hedonistic way...
NANOHACH / CZ
Three young female artists sadistically fighting each other combine brutality and dance in a most hedonistic way...
3:30 p.m.K / film hall
TODAY FOR THE LAST TIME
Czechoslovakia / dir. M. Frič / 1958
Czechoslovakia / dir. M. Frič / 1958
6:00 p.m.K / film hall
PARTY MONSTER
USA / dir. F. Bailey and R. Barbato / 2003
USA / dir. F. Bailey and R. Barbato / 2003
8:00 p.m.K / theatre hall
Petr Šourek / CZ
SATYRICON Inc. unLtd.
A travesty of a Roman feast inspired by carnival revelry.
SATYRICON Inc. unLtd.
A travesty of a Roman feast inspired by carnival revelry.
9:00 p.m.K / the ramparts
CARAVAN EUROPE
Vosto5 Theatre / CZ
A big and adventurous journey of three friends getting on the road to meet a girl!
Vosto5 Theatre / CZ
A big and adventurous journey of three friends getting on the road to meet a girl!
10:30 p.m.K / courtyard
Kaltenecker Trio / HUN
concert
concert
WED May 9th, 2007
11:30 a.m.K / film hall
5 x 2
France / dir. F. Ozon / 2004
France / dir. F. Ozon / 2004
1:30 p.m.K / theatre hall
Yi-Eun Lee / KOR
OBJECTS AND GRAINS
The performance of a young female choreographer and dancer from South Korea reflecting the Buddhist philosophy.
OBJECTS AND GRAINS
The performance of a young female choreographer and dancer from South Korea reflecting the Buddhist philosophy.
3:00 p.m.K / film hall
THE LIVES OF OTHERS
Germany / dir. F. Henckel-Donnersmarck / 2006
Germany / dir. F. Henckel-Donnersmarck / 2006
6:00 p.m.K / film hall
GRBAVICA
Austria, Ger., Bosnia & Herzeg., Croatia / dir. J. Zbanić / 2006
Austria, Ger., Bosnia & Herzeg., Croatia / dir. J. Zbanić / 2006
9:00 p.m.K / theatre hall
THE LAST STEP FORWARD
Jaro Viňarský / SK
A solo “dance ritual”, the awardee of the last year’s Sazka Prize and of the Czech Dance Platform Audience Award.
Jaro Viňarský / SK
A solo “dance ritual”, the awardee of the last year’s Sazka Prize and of the Czech Dance Platform Audience Award.
9:30 p.m.K / the ramparts
MRS. VLADUŠ
Andrea Jana Korb / D
A trapeze performance on the verge of the Cirque Nouveau and motion dance theatre.
Andrea Jana Korb / D
A trapeze performance on the verge of the Cirque Nouveau and motion dance theatre.
10:30 p.m.K / courtyard
Grzegorz Karnas Quintet / PL
concert
concert
THU May 10th, 2007
11:30 a.m.K / film hall
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDLANDS
Great Britain / dir. S. Meadows / 2002
Great Britain / dir. S. Meadows / 2002
2:00 p.m.K / theatre hall
STEAM 2
Demago Theatre / CZ
Jiří Maryško’s one-man improvisation show.
Demago Theatre / CZ
Jiří Maryško’s one-man improvisation show.
3:30 p.m.K / film hall
CASE PEKOSINSKI
Poland / dir. G. Królikiewicz / 1993
Poland / dir. G. Królikiewicz / 1993
6:00 p.m.K / film hall
SPARE PARTS
Slovenia / dir. D. Kozole / 2003
Slovenia / dir. D. Kozole / 2003
8:30 p.m.K / theatre hall
SILENCE
Handa Gote / CZ
A silent minimalist dance show with the option of soundtrack choice in your earphones.
Handa Gote / CZ
A silent minimalist dance show with the option of soundtrack choice in your earphones.
9:30 p.m.K / the ramparts
THE BATHTUBBER
Juráš Prasetaun / CZ
A solo performance of a long-time member of the Continuo Theatre.
Juráš Prasetaun / CZ
A solo performance of a long-time member of the Continuo Theatre.
10:00 p.m.K / courtyard
Metamorphosis / AUT
concert
concert