May 2016
History is at an impasse. No revolutions are taking place. What else can one say? A play about forgetting and forgiving, about knowledge and riddles, and about the absence of story. In the form of a cat, we follow the story of a man who completely lights up when his daughter immerses herself in a chest. Perhaps it is fiction. But it might also be a political, even utopian play, because it wagers on the magical possibilities of language and radical imagination. Book Burning is not what it is, but that which it might be: an impetus for the start of a new world. Writer, essayist and performer Pieter De Buysser and visual artist Hans Op de Beeck have created a poetic performance with strong political contents. A cabinet of curiosities in a world overloaded with information. What can WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden do for poetry? You can't know the facts until you see the fiction. In English with Czech subtitles.
"The alliance of the poetics and politics here is simply magical”
(Le temps, CH)
"Accessible, brilliant and all things considered significant in contemporary thought, this is a must-see show!"
(Laure Dasinière,FR)
Pieter De Buysser is a Dutch-speaking writer, he lives and works in Brussels. His novel “The stonecutters” will be published in Czech by Argo in June 2016, he has written over 25 texts for theater and performance. His work received critical acclaim in several European countries. “A phenomenon in Flemish theater”, “a 22nd century story-teller”. His work has been descirbed as “A tribute to critical thought, humour, and the art of narration” (Cobra, Belgium)wherin “the alliance of poetics and the politics are simply magical”. (Le temps, Switzerland, “Accesible, briljant and significant in contemporary thought” (Le nouvel observateur, France).
Besides writing for performance, theater and film he directs internationally acclaimed theaterproductions like Book Burning, Landscape with Skiproads, Afzal and most recently Immerwahr. His shortfilms have been awarded on numerous filmfestivals. While being highly alert of current social, political and human issues, he constantly reflects and questions our day-to-day presence. A coproduction project with Archa Theatre The After Party explores the legacy of Vaclav Havel on the backdrop of today´s Europe. He has received the Emile Zola Price, the "Dwarse Denker" Trophy and the "Kleine Marie Hartman-pen". His shows are regulary invited on the most influential festivals throughout Europe.
His texts are published and/or performed in English, German, Dutch, French, Polish, Italian and Mandarin.
Credits
Concept: Pieter De Buysser & Hans Op de Beeck
Image: Hans Op de Beeck
Text & play: Pieter De Buysser
Lightdesign & technician: Herman Sorgeloos
Dramaturgy: Marianne Van Kerkhoven (Kaaitheater)
Production: Hiros
Coproduction Richard Jordan Productions Ltd (UK), Big in Belgium (BE), LIFT fetsival (UK), Theatre Royal Plymouth in association with Summerhall (UK) , Kaaitheater (BE), Stuk (BE), Bit Teatergarasjen (NO) and HAU Hebbel am Ufer (DE), Teater Avant Garden (NO), Archa Theatre (CZ) - Project co-produced by NXTSTP, with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Union
With the support of Koninklijke Bibliotheek België, Göteborgs Dance & Teater Festival, The Flemish Government
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17:00
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20:00
EKG of Love and Sports
literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav RudišFri
20:00
EKG of Love and Sports
literary cardiogram by Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav RudišSat
10:00–16:00
Weekend Workshop: Documentary Theatre for Adults
Jana Svobodová, Jaroslav Hrdlička, Jan Burian, Phillip Schenker, Pavel KotlíkArcha.lab
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10:00–16:00
Weekend Workshop: Documentary Theatre for Adults
Jana Svobodová, Jaroslav Hrdlička, Jan Burian, Phillip Schenker, Pavel KotlíkArcha.lab
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20:00–21:15
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Tue
20:00–21:15
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Wed
20:00–22:00
Divadlo Vizita — Šikmájka
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník. Special guest: Yellow SistersWed
20:00–21:15
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Thu
20:00–22:00
Divadlo Vizita — Short Night
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkJune 2016
Wed
18:00
vadí-nevadí.cz / Who's a chicken and who's a hero?
Jana Svobodová, Philipp Schenker / Archa TheatreFINALE! Open Mike Afterparty - Dj´s: Dimitri from Chair & Jan B (Kyklos Galaktikos)
Thu
20:00–21:35
Thu
21:30
Dear Master, Josip Plečnik – Architect of the Prague Castle
film screening / 10th Annual Pavel Koutecký AwardsFri
20:00–21:35
Wed
16:00–17:00
Admission free. At the Archa Theatre Studio, Zlatnická 8, Praha 1
Thu
19:00
10th Annual Pavel Koutecký Awards
Cz. Documentaries.Highly Prized.Sat
Archa Theatre International Summer School 2016
Theatre in the Social Context / 11 – 19 June 2016Archa.lab
Archa for schools
Mon
20:00–21:00
Chybění / Absent
VerTeDance & Jaro Viňarský / Archa TheatreTue
18:30–19:30
Admission free. At Archa Theatre, small auditorium.
Wed
20:00
Piškanderdulá. Joseph!
Věra Říčařová and František VítekCANCELLED. Purchased tickets to be returned at theatre Box Office till 23 June 2016
Thu
18:00
Piškanderdulá. Joseph!
Věra Říčařová and František VítekCANCELLED. Purchased tickets to be returned at theatre Box Office till 23 June 2016
Mon
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Tue
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Wed
20:00–22:00
Divadlo Vizita — Sunny Gates
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00–22:00
Divadlo Vizita — Worm Paradise
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkSun
20:30
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Mon
19:00
Brass Band / last show at Baráčnická rychta
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5July 2016
Fri
11:00–12:00
Europe Endless Express
Wunderbaum (NL), 420People, Allstar Refjúdží Band, ZtohovenAugust 2016
Wed
20:00
COLOURS SELECTION presents: Damien Rice
support: KieslowskiThu
20:30
KREPSKO – Edgar's Echo
As part of the Letní Letná festival.Fri
20:30
KREPSKO – Edgar's Echo
As part of the Letní Letná festival.Sat
20:30
KREPSKO – Edgar's Echo
As part of the Letní Letná festival.Sun
20:30
KREPSKO – Edgar's Echo
As part of the Letní Letná festival.Mon
20:00
Laurie Anderson — Heart of a Dog
A film night with Laurie AndersonSeptember 2016
Wed
20:00
Relax Now!
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Archa Theatre / HAMUArcha.lab
1st premiere
Thu
20:00
Relax Now!
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Archa Theatre / HAMUArcha.lab
2nd premiere
Wed
20:00
Book Burning
Pieter De Buysser and Hans Op de Beeckbook launch and Čokovoko concert
Wed
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Thu
11:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Archa for schools
Thu
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Sun
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Mon
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Mon
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Cautious Rose
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
William Forsythe / Rafael Bonachela / Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company
HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts, DresdenDEPARTURE: 16:30 - Na Florenci 5, Prague 1.
October 2016
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20:00
4 +4 DAYS IN MOTION
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20:00
4 +4 DAYS IN MOTION
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20:00
4 +4 DAYS IN MOTION
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20:00
Divadlo Vizita — The Great October Revolution
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Fall? Fall Down!
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFri
20:00
EKG Of Love and Diaries
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Sat
20:00
EKG Of Love and Diaries
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Sat
20:00
Petr Nikl — I Am Your Bunny
Petr Nikl, Miroslav Černý, Luděk del Maschio, Jaroslav Mugrauer, Ondřej EremiášSun
20:00
Petr Nikl — I Am Your Bunny
Petr Nikl, Miroslav Černý, Luděk del Maschio, Jaroslav Mugrauer, Ondřej EremiášWed
20:00
Solo for Lu
Jana Svobodová, Jing Lu / Archa TheatreLAST CHANCE TO SEE!
Mon
10:00–13:00
November 2016
Thu
09:00–18:00
RE:AUDIENCES 2016
International Conference on Audience DevelopmentFri
09:00–18:00
RE:AUDIENCES 2016
International Conference on Audience DevelopmentSat
16:00
15 YEARS OF GUERILLA RECORDS
We are organizing a meeting of unorganized youthMon
20:00
Relax Now!
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Archa Theatre / HAMUArcha.lab
Thu
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Fri
11:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
performance for schools + workshop
Fri
15:30
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
performance for schools + workshop
Sat
20:00
New Bohemia (In the middle of America)
Jana Svobodová & coll. / Archa Theatre / Legion Arts Center (Cedar Rapids)AKCENT FESTIVAL
World premiere
Sun
18:00
New Bohemia (In the middle of America)
Jana Svobodová & coll. / Archa Theatre / Legion Arts Center (Cedar Rapids)AKCENT FESTIVAL
Sun
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Mon
11:00–13:00
Heiner Goebbels - „Explain nothing. Put it there. Say it. Leave.“ - Theatre as experience.
Prestented by Akcent Festival and Create to Connect.AKCENT FESTIVAL
Free entry.
Mon
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Úživný žír
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFri
20:00
Forced Entertainment – The Notebook
based on the award winning novel by Ágota KristófAKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
17:00
An Offbeat Theatre – a guided tour of the Archa Theatre
Theatre Nights 2016AKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
18:00
Made in Macau 2.0
Teng Teng Lam a Kevin ChioAKCENT FESTIVAL
Theatre Night 2016 / a discussion follows the performance / FREE ENTRY
Sat
20:00
Forced Entertainment – The Notebook
based on the award winning novel by Ágota KristófAKCENT FESTIVAL
Mon
20:00
Stolpersteine Staatstheater
Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, H.-W. KroesingerThe Prague Theatre Festival of German Language
Mon
22:30
FC ROMA
Akcent Festival and Hate Free present a special screening of a film by Rozálie Kohoutová and Tomáš BojarAKCENT FESTIVAL
Free entry.
Tue
10:00–13:00
AKCENT FESTIVAL
Tue
20:00
Stolpersteine Staatstheater
Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, H.-W. KroesingerThe Prague Theatre Festival of German Language
Wed
20:00
Made in Macau 2.0
Teng Teng Lam a Kevin ChioAKCENT FESTIVAL
Thu
20:00
Ultima Vez – In Spite of Wishing and Wanting
direction: Wim Vandekeybus, music: David ByrneAKCENT FESTIVAL
Fri
20:00
Ultima Vez – In Spite of Wishing and Wanting
direction: Wim Vandekeybus, music: David ByrneAKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
10:00–14:30
Ultima Vez workshop by Iñaki Azpillaga
a workshop for dancers and professionalsAKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
20:00
Ultima Vez – In Spite of Wishing and Wanting
direction: Wim Vandekeybus, music: David ByrneAKCENT FESTIVAL
Sun
20:00
Ultima Vez – In Spite of Wishing and Wanting
direction: Wim Vandekeybus, music: David ByrneAKCENT FESTIVAL
Sun
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Mon
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Wed
20:00
EKG Of Love and Tenderness
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.December 2016
Fri
20:00
Sat
20:00
Mon
19:00
Migration, identities and borders : Artists‘ point of view
presented by the French InstituteSun
20:00
EKG Of Love and Hope
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Mon
20:00
EKG Of Love and Hope
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Wedding Chamber
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník, Ondřej SmeykalSun
20:00
Mon
20:00
January 2017
Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Tripple and Only Birthday
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Old Exact Time
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkSun
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Mon
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Sun
20:00
Ordinary People
Jana Svobodová, Wen Hui and coll. / Archa Theatre / Living Dance StudioEnglish–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
1st premiere
Mon
20:00
Ordinary People
Jana Svobodová, Wen Hui and coll. / Archa Theatre / Living Dance StudioEnglish–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
2nd premiere
Fri
20:00
Ordinary People
Jana Svobodová, Wen Hui and coll. / Archa Theatre / Living Dance StudioEnglish–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
Venue: HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts, Dresden
Sat
20:00
Ordinary People
Jana Svobodová, Wen Hui and coll. / Archa Theatre / Living Dance StudioEnglish–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
Venue: HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts, Dresden
Sun
20:00
Strange Beetle or Who Killed John Lennon
Divadlo Husa na provázku / Ondřej NovotnýMon
19:00
Ordinary People
Jana Svobodová, Wen Hui and coll. / Archa Theatre / Living Dance StudioEnglish–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
Venue: Divadlo Husa na provázku, Brno
February 2017
Sun
20:00
Fidlovačka or Who are We?
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.labThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Unsustainable Development
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFri
20:00
Relax Now!
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Archa Theatre / HAMUArcha.lab
Sun
20:00
Sváteční Pop — Black
Milan Cais, Jura Hradil, Ondřej Smeykal, Petr NiklMon
20:00
Sváteční Pop — White
Milan Cais, Jura Hradil, Ondřej Smeykal, Petr NiklThu
20:00
Fear and Love / Every Soul Deserves a Home
Jessica LitwakArcha.lab
Mon
20:00
Fifth Walk Through Turnová's Grove
reading: Eva Turnová, music: EturnityWed
20:00
EKG Of Love and EKG
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Thu
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Fri
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Small Inventory 2017
Mon
10:00–13:00
March 2017
Thu
20:00
John Mayall
Livin´ & Lovin´ The BluesPresented by 10:15 Entertainment
Sat
10:00–16:00
Don‘t pretend! Do it! — CANCELLED
one-day Archa.lab workshopArcha.lab
Mon
10:00–13:00
Fri
16:00–18:00
To Read Music. How to make a music magazine in 21st century?
with Mary C, Martin Tvrdý, Michal PařízekFree entry, registration required.
Sat
17:00–23:59
Constanza Macras / Dorkypark — The Ghosts
Moving AudienceHellerau, Dresden
Fri
11:00
Non-stop performance by Min Tanaka at the National Gallery in Prague
venue: Trade Fair PalaceSat
11:00
Non-stop performance by Min Tanaka at the National Gallery in Prague
venue: Trade Fair PalaceSun
12:00
Non-stop performance by Min Tanaka at the National Gallery in Prague
venue: Trade Fair PalaceSun
20:00
EKG Of Love and Cleanliness
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Sun
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Mon
15:00–16:00
Non-stop performance by Min Tanaka at the National Gallery in Prague
venue: Trade Fair PalaceMon
20:00
EKG Of Love and Cleanliness
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Mon
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Tue
12:00
Non-stop performance by Min Tanaka at the National Gallery in Prague
venue: Trade Fair PalaceWed
12:00
Non-stop performance by Min Tanaka at the National Gallery in Prague
venue: Trade Fair PalaceWed
20:00
The After Party
Pieter De Buysser / Archa TheatreEnglish–friendly
premiere
Thu
20:00
The After Party
Pieter De Buysser / Archa TheatreEnglish–friendly
premiere
Fri
20:00
The After Party
Pieter De Buysser / Archa TheatreEnglish–friendly
premiere
Sun
20:00
Leoš or the Most Loyal Play
Divadlo Husa na provázku / Milan Uhde / Miloš ŠtědroňMon
20:00
Leoš or the Most Loyal Play
Divadlo Husa na provázku / Milan Uhde / Miloš ŠtědroňFri
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
April 2017
Sun
20:00
Jan Burian — Improvisation and Vice Versa
Jan Burian, Jaroslav Kořán, Bizzare Band and othersWed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Round the Barrel
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita — Down to DNA!
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Jablkoň 40
Jablkoň, Dusilová, Svoboda, Květy, Váša, Nejtek, Stivín and othersSun
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Mon
15:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Archa for schools
Mon
20:00
BUSKING UN/LIMITED
Spielraum Kollektiv / Archa.lab / Divadlo ArchaArcha.lab
Wed
20:00
EKG Of Love and Night
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Thu
20:00
EKG Of Love and Night
A literary cardiogram with Igor Malijevský and Jaroslav Rudiš.Sat
20:00
NAOKO KIKUCHI — koto unlimited
guests: Hearn GADBOIS, Seizan OSAKO, Marek MATVIJASat
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5Sun
20:00
Brass Band
Jiří Havelka / Karel František Tománek / Vosto5May 2017
Thu
20:00