October 2021
What can a single breath mean?
A fluttering scarf on a mountain peak. A cloud of steam. The smell of the ocean.
Everything that flows, billows, spreads or smoulders is carried by or wafts through the air.
In Czech, the word "drak" means both dragon and kite. There are many different types of dragons/kites.
Heavenly dragons are servants of the gods and guardians of their land. Earth dragons live in the seas and rivers. Spirit dragons are protectors of peasants, they can summon rain and wind. Guardian dragons keep a watchful eyer over treasure. Some dragons have five fingers.
The paper dragon – or kite – is the first portent of fortune, hills and plains.
It makes wishes come true.
The Ministry of Kites is meeting at a slow pace.
Breathe in and breathe out.
Slowly.
Surely.
The TABULA RASA association was established in 2019 as the logical outcome of the collaboration of artists who met on several different projects. The core team consists of Mikoláš Zika, Jeník Tyl and Jan Brejcha, who studied production and scenography at the Department of Alternative and Puppet Theatre at DAMU in Prague. The association provides an auteur platform for the creation of theatre and other projects, combining various artistic approaches. It is a production-artistic cell that in addition to its own original theatrical productions, creates exhibitions, scenography, publications and art objects.
Mikoláš Zika
Scenographer, illustrator, graphic artist
Jan Brejcha
Scenographer, carver, painter
Jeník Tyl
Producer, lyricist
Sára Pospíšilová
Production manager
Barbora Burdová
Dramaturgy
Šimon Janíček
Theatre technician / lighting technician
Petr Slunečko
Music producer, translator
Credits
Premieres: 13 and 14 July 2021, Archa Theatre, Prague
Produced by the Archa Theatre within the dramaturgical module Archa.Fresh.
Sun
20:00
postponed from 15 March 2020, 8 June 2020, 2 November 2020 and 21 March 2021
Mon
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from December 1st, 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from December 8th, 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Turnový háj 8 & 9
Eva Turnová, Eturnity and guestsThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita - Unrepeatable Joke
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Fri
18:30–19:30
Discussion with Aleš Palán
Divadlo Husa na provázkuFri
20:00
Better to Go Mad In the Wild
A. Palán, H. D. Thoreau, M. Sládeček / directed by Anna DavidováSat
20:00
PERFOMANCE CANCELLED
Performance of Better to Go Mad In the Wild is cancelled due to technical reasons.Sun
19:00
Anthony Braxton
Roland Dahinded & Radost Ensemble, Anthony Braxton Diamond Curtain Wall TrioThu
19:00–22:00
Anabasis / exhibition
Jan Poš, Štěpán Kovář, Karim Tarakji, Vojtěch GrootThu
20:00
VEKTROSKOP
Archa Theatre, Signal Festival and PrusaLabSIGNAL FESTIVAL
Fri
10:00–17:00
Signal Talks – Symposium
PLAN C: sustainability of the cultural and artistic environmentSIGNAL FESTIVAL
Fri
10:00–22:00
Anabasis / exhibition
Jan Poš, Štěpán Kovář, Karim Tarakji, Vojtěch GrootFri
20:00
VEKTROSKOP
Archa Theatre, Signal Festival and PrusaLabSIGNAL FESTIVAL
Sat
19:00–22:00
Anabasis / exhibition
Jan Poš, Štěpán Kovář, Karim Tarakji, Vojtěch GrootSat
20:00
VEKTROSKOP
Archa Theatre, Signal Festival and PrusaLabSIGNAL FESTIVAL
Sun
19:00–22:00
Anabasis / exhibition
Jan Poš, Štěpán Kovář, Karim Tarakji, Vojtěch GrootSun
20:00
VEKTROSKOP
Archa Theatre, Signal Festival and PrusaLabSIGNAL FESTIVAL
Mon
16:30–18:00
Digitization of the labor market and gender (in) equality in the post-covid period
Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of SciencesTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from December 14th, 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueThu
20:00
Fri
20:00
COOL V PLOTĚ: Moritz Simon Geist, Stroon, DJ Floex feat. Robot Josef - CANCELLED
visual art performance by BionicSun
20:00
The Crimson Marathon
presented by Prague Music Performance and Archa TheatreTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from December 15th, 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueSat
20:00
Japan Unlimited
Naoko Kikuchi, Suizan Lagrost, Monika Knoblochová, Kimei MatvijaNovember 2021
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from January 12th, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Tara Fuki - album launch / postponed to March 2, 2022
Presented by Archa Theatre and Indies ProductionFri
20:00
Alternativa meets Heartnoize
Kevin Richard Martin & Pedro Maia – Frequencies For Leaving Earth AVALTERNATIVA FESTIVAL
Sun
20:00
EKG Of Love and Distances
Igor Malijevský, Jaroslav Rudiš and guestsMon
20:00
EKG Of Love and Distances
Igor Malijevský, Jaroslav Rudiš and guestsTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from 19 January 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa TheatreThu
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa TheatreFri
20:00
Alternativa Festival
Ana Fosca, Kapital Band 1, Raw Deal, Félicia Atkinson, BCAA System, ZangeziMon
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from 26 January 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from February 2nd, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueSun
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodováin Czech
Mon
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / English spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodováperformed in English
Tue
20:00
Gross Domestic Product / CANCELLED
Moving Station, Jiří Honzírek a coll.Fri
20:00
The History of Korean Western Theatre
Jaha Koo / CAMPOAKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
20:00
The History of Korean Western Theatre
Jaha Koo / CAMPOAKCENT FESTIVAL
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from 9 February 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueDecember 2021
Thu
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionpostponed from 18 December 2020 and 11 March 2021
Fri
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionpostponed from 25 April 2020, 19 December 2020 and 12 March 2021
Sat
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionpostponed from 26 April 2020, 20 December 2020 and 13 March 2021. Start of performance 8 pm!
Sun
17:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionpostponed from 27 April 2020, 21 December 2020 and 14 March 2021
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from February 16th, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Swordfish Eye
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Bleating Bass
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFri
20:00
FULL MOON 10 + 1: Kalle, Autumnist, Repetitor / CANCELLED
Full Moon ForumSat
17:00
Cirkus Abrafrk
Daniil Charms, d. Anna Davidová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSat
20:00
Pammrová/Březina
directed by Jan Frič / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSun
19:00
Dramaturgical introduction to the performance of Cherwuiš
an interview with Yvonna Fričová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSun
20:00
Dictionary of the Khazars / CANCELLED FOR HEALTH REASONS
M. Pavić, J. Mikulášek, K. Menclerová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from February 23rd, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueThu
20:00
Unexpected Encounter, Vol. 2
The Jazz Dock Orchestra plays new music by young Czech composersFri
20:00
UHO music Showcase / LOOKING FOR A NEW DATE
Amelie Siba, badfocus, GIUDI, Island Mint, TooT ensembleMon
20:00
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from March 2nd, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueJanuary 2022
Thu
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Orchestr Berg – Bohemian Nights / NEW DATE: June 24, 2022
Postponed from May 14, 2020, November 13, 2020, May 29, 2021 and January 20, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.Fri
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Orchestr Berg – Bohemian Nights / NEW DATE: June 25, 2022
Postponed from May 15, 2020, November 14, 2020, May 30, 2021 and January 21, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Unshovable bunch
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Intersection of sets
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFebruary 2022
Wed
20:00
postponed from October 31, 2021
Sun
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa TheatreMon
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa TheatreThu
18:30
Provázkovský obývák
Divadlo Husa na provázkuArcha Theatre foyer
Thu
20:00
Dictionary of the Khazars
M. Pavić, J. Mikulášek, K. Menclerová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuFri
18:30
Měnit realitu textem. CEDIT na scéně
Divadlo Husa na provázkuArcha Theatre foyer
Fri
18:30
Provázkovský obývák
Divadlo Husa na provázkuArcha Theatre foyer
Fri
20:00
Why the Child Is Cooking in the Polenta
Aglaja Veteranyi / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSun
20:00
Štěpán Filípek – 9
launch of a CD from the compositions of nine female authors for solo celloWed
20:00
Tabula Rasa – Air
Archa.FreshFri
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana SvobodováSat
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / English spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodováperformed in English
March 2022
Wed
20:00
Tara Fuki a M. Dvořáček – Motýlí křídla rozvlní Archu
presented by Archa Theatre and Indies ProductionWed
20:00
Jan Mocek Showcase: Virtual Ritual
a retrospective of Jan Mocek's theatrical workSun
20:00
Maceo Parker / POSTPONED TO November 2, 2022
Presented by ISAMAX s.r.o.Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Permissible harassment
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Resistible enticement
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFri
20:00
Common Roots: Concert with Ukraine
Спільне коріння: Концерт з УкраїноюТеатр Арха пропонує українцям безкоштовний вхід на концерт. Щоб отримати квиток, достатньо лише показати український або закордонний паспорт на касі театру.
Sun
20:00
Jan Burian – Self-portrait 70
or A hilarious show about the messed up life of one artistThu
19:00
Thu
21:30
April 2022
Fri
19:00
Fri
21:30
Sat
20:00
CANCELLED – Those Who Speak for Themselves
Purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date 29 May 2022.Sun
20:00
CANCELLED – Those Who Speak for Themselves
Purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date 29 May 2022.Wed
20:00
GenotPresents#5
---__--___ (More Eaze & Seth Graham), Klahrk, Natálie PlevákováEnglish–friendly
Thu
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionlast reprises
Fri
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionlast reprises
Sat
17:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionlast reprises
Sun
19:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motionlast performance
Mon
18:30
Czech Dance Platform: INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa TheatreThu
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa TheatreDiscussion with artists after performance.
May 2022
Fri
20:00
CANCELLED: Van der Graaf Generator
presented by 10:15 EntertainmentSun
20:00
last performance
Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Certainty of a muzzle
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Postmortem frequency sensing
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkSun
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana SvobodováMon
09:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodováfor schools / Theatre Towards Democracy project
June 2022
Wed
20:00
Boy Harsher + Never Sol
presented by Fource Entertainment and Heartnoize PromotionFri
20:00
Roscoe Mitchell Quintet
Jon Irabagon | Roland Dahinden & Eclectus EnsembleFri
09:00
Petr Nikl – Yellow Darkness
a colourful melodramafor schools / Theatre Towards Democracy project
Sat
20:00
VEKTROSKOP 4.0 | Robert Henke – CBM 8032 AV
afterparty: HRTL + R22Fri
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Berg Orchestra – Bohemian Nights
Postponed from May 14, 2020, November 13, 2020, May 29, 2021 and January 20, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.English–friendly
Sat
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Berg Orchestra – Bohemian Nights
Postponed from May 15, 2020, November 14, 2020, May 30, 2021 and January 21, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.English–friendly
July 2022
Sun
20:00
postponed from July 16, 2020 and July 15, 2021
August 2022
Fri
20:00
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard + support: Grace Cummings
presented by fourceSun
20:00
Arooj Aftab
presented by Heartnoize Promotion and Archa TheatreMon
10:00
International Summer School on Theatre in Social Context 2022
22 August - 4 September 2022September 2022
Mon
18:00
Opening of exhibition of theatre photographs
30 Years of Continuo TheatreFri
18:00
Meeting with the festival guests
30 Years of Continuo TheatreSat
17:30