Yuri Andrukhovych THE MOSCOVIAD Divadlo X10 Prague

OndRasH

DJ set | free entry

Moscoviad

Discussion about the production, the political situation in the 1990s as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine | free entry

Adrienn Hód & ME-SA SOFT SPOT

What defines us as human beings? Which movement conventions, gestures or facial expressions? And what happens when they are subverted…? An atypical experimental production from Adrienn Hód, icon of the Hungarian dance scene, multiple local Choreographer of the Year and the leading Slovak dancers Soňa Ferienčíková and Martina Hajdyla.
English Friendly

Jiří Havelka and co. SMOKEOUT Divadlo Husa na provázku Brno

An actor portraying Jesus. A Muslim woman. Practising Catholics as well as muscular defenders of the “true faith”. All these and many others met and clashed in Brno at the festival performance of Frljić’s production Our Violence and your Violence five years ago. In response to the bizarre event, its media reception and its aftermath (in Europe’s most atheist country), the director Jiří Havelka comes back to the “crime scene” to stage a “frantically purgatorial scenic ceremony”…
Discussion follows.

Andrea Dare & Brigitte Noir

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Soft Spot

Discussion about the production | free entry

Boglárka Börcsök
& Andreas Bolm FIGURING AGE

Site-specific project bringing back to life the personal ups and downs as well as the body of work of three forgotten representatives of the Hungarian dance avant-garde. A vivid mixture of everyday gestures with precise dance moves incarnating unsettled private as well as artistic fortunes. An unsentimental tribute to human originality, which stood out at several major European festivals this season.
In English with Czech interpreting | English Friendly 

Miřenka Čechová
& Spitfire Company BALLET DANCERS

“They have two faces. The smiling and perfect one that the audience sees. And then the dark one, when they disappear behind the curtain, the rehearsed smile falls and the face contorts to a haggard grimace, because they are choking…” A raw and self-deprecating focus on the dance conservatory environment as well as the wild 1990s. A black-humoured description of the fierce fight against a despotic and dogmatic system as well as the loss of one’s own identity.

Doris Uhlich
& Boris Kopeinig TANK

A visually enthralling performance, inspired by sci-fi films, focusing on the possibilities of human survival in the 21^st century in a horrifying as well as ingenious way. The several times awarded Dancer and Choreographer of the Year (monthly tanz), a pioneer of so-called naked dance, “visionary of the body” and a unique figure on the European dance and performance scene for the first time at the Flora Theatre Festival! Discussion follows | English Friendly

 

ENSOI

Atmospheric electronics interwoven with imaginative rhythmics and sensitive vocals in the musical project of the singer Tereza Kopecká (Narcotic Fields) and the drummer Martin Čech (Lesní zvěř).

Peter Coom

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THE BODY AS ARTIFACT

What obstacles can our body pose to us and what obstacles does it help us overcome? What possibilities are offered by the fact that every body is different and individual?

Workshop for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Boglárka Börcsök
& Andreas Bolm FIGURING AGE

Site-specific project bringing back to life the personal ups and downs as well as the body of work of three forgotten representatives of the Hungarian dance avant-garde. A vivid mixture of everyday gestures with precise dance moves incarnating unsettled private as well as artistic fortunes. An unsentimental tribute to human originality, which stood out at several major European festivals this season.
In English with Czech interpreting | English Friendly

 

Figuring Age

discussion about the production | free entry

Miřenka Čechová
& Tantehorse INVISIBLE II. / BARBORA KAUFMANNOVÁ

An autobiographical docu-dance production going deeper into the topic of the author and protagonist of the Ballet Dancers production in relation to her past as a classical dancer. A powerful dialogue between the director Miřenka Čechová and her former schoolmate from the conservatory who became a member of the ballet company after her graduation.

Kateřina Součková, Jan Frič and co. NOTHING NEEDS TO BE DONE
ANY LONGER Divadlo v Dlouhé Prague

Is it actually possible to just stop and rest these days? What ideas and scenes go through our mind when we stop being active? And can theatre be the place where we surrender to our thoughts and submit to their flow? An encounter between Franz Kafka and St John of the Cross, Albert Camus, C. G. Jung or the country singer Ladislav Vodička in a meditative stage poem by Jan Frič.

Miřenka Čechová
& Tantehorse INVISIBLE II. / BARBORA KAUFMANNOVÁ

An autobiographical docu-dance production going deeper into the topic of the author and protagonist of the Ballet Dancers production in relation to her past as a classical dancer. A powerful dialogue between the director Miřenka Čechová and her former schoolmate from the conservatory who became a member of the ballet company after her graduation.

Discussion with Miřenka Čechová

Discussion with the author of the Ballet Dancers
and Invisible II. / Barbora Kaufmannová productions
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Nothing Needs to Be Done Any Longer

Discussion about the production | free entry

Boglárka Börcsök
& Andreas Bolm FIGURING AGE

Site-specific project bringing back to life the personal ups and downs as well as the body of work of three forgotten representatives of the Hungarian dance avant-garde. A vivid mixture of everyday gestures with precise dance moves incarnating unsettled private as well as artistic fortunes. An unsentimental tribute to human originality, which stood out at several major European festivals this season.
In English with Czech interpreting | English Friendly

 

Édouard Louis WHO KILLED MY FATHER Depresivní děti touží po penězích

An uncompromising accusation of social conditions and social injustice as well as a tender love letter – in a stage adaptation of the exclusive personal confession by a star of contemporary European literature. An extremely physical performance by Daniel Krejčík in an intimate exposure directed by Jakub Čermák.
Discussion follows.

Koubí

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Johana Pocková & POCKetART TO THE MADONNA WITH RUST

Dance ritual engaged with the questions of spirituality and transcendence of ordinary human existence. A movementally, visually and musically compact impression by Johana Pocková whose distinctive work saturated with poetics has been presented at Flora for three consecutive festivals.
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Dale Wasserman ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST Moravské divadlo Olomouc

A story about misuse of power, manipulation, and fear but also unbridled desire for freedom. The newest local adaptation of the timeless novel metaphor directed by Pavel Khek performed by the Olomouc drama ensemble.

Johana Pocková & POCKetART TO THE MADONNA WITH RUST

Dance ritual engaged with the questions of spirituality and transcendence of ordinary human existence. A movementally, visually and musically compact impression by Johana Pocková whose distinctive work saturated with poetics has been presented at Flora for three consecutive festivals. 
English Friendly

Teresa Vittucci HATE ME, TENDER: Solo for Future Feminism

An original take on the cult of the Virgin Mary in a fresh performance between stand-up and dance. This provocative original solo by Zurich-based Austrian artists (who often cooperates with last year’s Flora star Michael Turinsky) was awarded the prestigious Schweizer Kulturpreis, where the jury recognized the “systematic deconstruction of political topics” in her engaged production. In English with Czech surtitles 
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Babsi & Lusy

DJ set | free entry

CANCELLED

Discussion with Teresa Vittucci
(in English)

Discussion (in English) with the author
of the Hate Me, Tender: Solo for Future Feminism production
free entry | English Friendly

 

Barbara Herz DANCE OF THE DERVISHES (premiere) Divadlo na cucky Olomouc

A respected addictionologist Dušan was sentenced to six years for growing medical cannabis. Eva, 18, was told at the social service office that with regards to her origins she should “not expect too much from life”. A stage documentary production about the fine line between powerfulness and powerlessness. A grotesquely authentic report from prison. A mystic dance of the Dervishes directed by Barbara Herz.

Lukáš Brutovský JOCASTA Slovenské komorné divadlo Martin & Městská divadla pražská (Divadlo Komedie)

A modern version of the classic myth about toxic masculinity – from Sophocles to Donald Trump. A story of a character who gets more space in the famous tragedy about Oedipus only when the messenger describes her suicide… A clash of the ancient with current times, a myth with #MeToo – in an original production by Lukáš Brutovský, the artistic director of the theatre from Martin.
Discussion follows.

Naplutu

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Susanne Kennedy –
Markus Selg – Rodrik Biersteker I AM (VR)

35 min production for one audience member | English Friendly 

One of the most radical directors of the last decade explores the capabilities of virtual reality theatre. Susanne Kennedy invites you to set out on an unrepeatable journey into a fantasy world as well as the corners of your own inner self. In their journey of discovery, the classical heroes went to see the oracle of Delphi, Flora audiences visit their oracle through VR technology…

Barbara Herz DANCE OF THE DERVISHES Divadlo na cucky Olomouc

A respected addictionologist Dušan was sentenced to six years for growing medical cannabis. Eva, 18, was told at the social service office that with regards to her origins she should “not expect too much from life”. A stage documentary production about the fine line between powerfulness and powerlessness. A grotesquely authentic report from prison. A mystic dance of the Dervishes directed by Barbara Herz. Discussion follows.

Tereza Lenerová THERE IS A SENSE OF BEING

Dekadance

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Susanne Kennedy –
Markus Selg – Rodrik Biersteker I AM (VR)

35 min production for one audience member | English Friendly 

One of the most radical directors of the last decade explores the capabilities of virtual reality theatre. Susanne Kennedy invites you to set out on an unrepeatable journey into a fantasy world as well as the corners of your own inner self. In their journey of discovery, the classical heroes went to see the oracle of Delphi, Flora audiences visit their oracle through VR technology…

Filip Teller
& Divadlo Aldente Brno STAND UP DOWN

Extraordinary interviews with members of an original ensemble – about ordinary things, their hobbies, love and “different acting”.
Discussion follows – a talk with Jitka Vrbková “about theatre which destroys the borders of the handicap.”

THE BODY AS A LANDSCAPE

Susanne Kennedy –
Markus Selg – Rodrik Biersteker I AM (VR)

35 min production for one audience member | English Friendly 

One of the most radical directors of the last decade explores the capabilities of virtual reality theatre. Susanne Kennedy invites you to set out on an unrepeatable journey into a fantasy world as well as the corners of your own inner self. In their journey of discovery, the classical heroes went to see the oracle of Delphi, Flora audiences visit their oracle through VR technology…

Simone Dede Ayivi and co. THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

“We want our kids to have better lives,” said our parents and… We claim the same. How did the second and third generation of immigrants grow up and what ideas about “better life” do they have? – One of the most inventive and most “playful” representatives of the current independent German scene invites audiences, armed with headphones and empathy, to the playground of her theatre installation. In German with Czech surtitles.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart TITUS Moravské divadlo Olomouc

The second premiere of Mozart’s “coronation” opera composed at the commission of the Estates of Bohemia. Who do we want for a leader in times of crises? What are we able to do to gain power? A grand opus about stepping out of one’s own shadow and the force of forgiveness directed by Veronika Loulová and Jiří Havelka. In Italian with Czech and English surtitles | English Friendly

Édouard Louis HISTORY OF VIOLENCE Švandovo divadlo Prague

How radically different can two descriptions of one real event be? A shocking autobiographic memory as a suspenseful “upside down detective story”. A passionate and emotion-filled reflection on racial prejudice and homophobia in a dynamic direction by Tomáš Loužný.

KID BE KID

concert

Before she appeared on the scene, it was almost unimaginable that someone without a looper would perform four instruments at the same time. A virtuoso combination of expressive soul singing, beatboxing, piano and synths in an exclusive performance by the phenomenal Berlin musician.
The event is organized and pre-sale is provided by Jazz Tibet Club in cooperation with Flora Theatre Festival.

René

DJ set | free entry

Susanne Kennedy –
Markus Selg – Rodrik Biersteker I AM (VR)

35 min production for one audience member | English Friendly 

One of the most radical directors of the last decade explores the capabilities of virtual reality theatre. Susanne Kennedy invites you to set out on an unrepeatable journey into a fantasy world as well as the corners of your own inner self. In their journey of discovery, the classical heroes went to see the oracle of Delphi, Flora audiences visit their oracle through VR technology…

Šimon Spišák a co. THREE NUTS Divadlo na cucky Olomouc

An atypical rendering of a typical fairy tale – with a slightly different prince – for everyone above 5 years of age. Directed by: Šimon Spišák

A DIFFERENT OPERA?

Discussion about the direction and ambitions of the Olomouc opera ensemble.

OTHER, DIFFERENT, STRANGE

What changes when somebody tells you: “You are different”…? Does being different mean something to our friendship? And in what ways are we all the same.

Workshop for children from 6 to 12 years old.

CANCELLED

Édouard Louis HISTORY OF VIOLENCE Švandovo divadlo Prague

How radically different can two descriptions of one real event be? A shocking autobiographic memory as a suspenseful “upside down detective story”. A passionate and emotion-filled reflection on racial prejudice and homophobia in a dynamic direction by Tomáš Loužný.

Susanne Kennedy –
Markus Selg – Rodrik Biersteker I AM (VR)

35 min production for one audience member | English Friendly 

One of the most radical directors of the last decade explores the capabilities of virtual reality theatre. Susanne Kennedy invites you to set out on an unrepeatable journey into a fantasy world as well as the corners of your own inner self. In their journey of discovery, the classical heroes went to see the oracle of Delphi, Flora audiences visit their oracle through VR technology…

Simone Dede Ayivi and co. THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

“We want our kids to have better lives,” said our parents and… We claim the same. How did the second and third generation of immigrants grow up and what ideas about “better life” do they have? – One of the most inventive and most “playful” representatives of the current independent German scene invites audiences, armed with headphones and empathy, to the playground of her theatre installation. In German with Czech surtitles.

Simone Dede Ayivi and co. THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

“We want our kids to have better lives,” said our parents and… We claim the same. How did the second and third generation of immigrants grow up and what ideas about “better life” do they have? – One of the most inventive and most “playful” representatives of the current independent German scene invites audiences, armed with headphones and empathy, to the playground of her theatre installation. In German with Czech surtitles.

Sasha Marianna Salzmann – Hakan Savaş Mican GLORIOUS PEOPLE Thalia Theater Hamburg

A fascinating fresh adaptation of the literary award-winning novel by the Russian-Jewish writer. The fortunes of the young journalist Edi and her Ukrainian family “against the background of big historical events”, a search for identity as well as fragile look back on one’s life – in Hakan Savaş Mican’s sensitive reproduction and excellent interpretation by the renowned German ensemble.
In German with Czech surtitles.
Ceremonial closing of the 26^th Flora Theatre Festival.

Getz

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