Three exceptionally perceptive performers casually
commenting on an ordinary Friday afternoon in an ordinary
town in the audio-overture of the festival.

Young British dancer in a very imaginative choreography
of a member of the T.r.a.s.h. dance theatre company based
in the Netherlands. First performance in the Czech Republic

A balladic story of love and hate between two families
set in the rural and earthy Middle Ages.
Directed by Michael Tarant, the Artistic Director
of the Moravian Theatre Drama. Premiere

dir. M. Frič, 1932

A combination of atmospheric and melodic electronic music
with live instruments, female vocals and original visuals
performed by a unique Polish band.

An adaptation of the fictional autobiography of “King
of Manhattan and last President of the United States”
performed by experimenting actors from Olomouc.
Directed by Jiří Jelínek. Premiere

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World premiere of an explosive duet performed by dancers
closely associated with the famous T.r.a.s.h. dance theatre
company that introduced a very eccentric production called
T. †Bernadette on the Flora Theatre Festival two years ago.

A powerful story of two outstanding personalities living
in difficult times. An authentic testimony of human
and artistic maturity and originality. Considered to be one
of the most striking events of this theatre season.
Directed by Jan Mikulášek

dir. J. Honzl, 1931

A riveting fusion of modern dance rhythm, psychedelic
sounds and traditional instruments performed by one
of the most popular Hungarian bands.

A project featuring theatre and music composed
by Miloš Orson Štědroň inspired by Jaroslav Hašek’s texts.
Three actors, four musicians, twelve songs and one pig
in a cabaret directed by Jan Frič.

dir. M. Frič, 1934

A project featuring theatre and music composed
by Miloš Orson Štědroň inspired by Jaroslav Hašek’s texts.
Three actors, four musicians, twelve songs and one pig
in a cabaret directed by Jan Frič.

dir. M. Frič, 1937

First performance of a dance duet by renowned Swedish
choreographer, former member of the legendary London
based ensemble DV8 Physical Theatre and artistic director
of Compagnie Jus de la Vie from Stockholm. Performed
by two great Czech dancers – Veronika Kotlíková
and Tereza Ondrová.

An adaptation of a controversial text written by a prominent
Austrian author. Its premiere caused a scandal in art circles
in the 60s. An original reflection on the social function
of theatre culminating in a spectacular and uncompromising
verbal attack. Directed by Dušan D. Pařízek

A legend of Slovak alternative scene
with enthralling authentic energy.

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World premiere of a dance duet by renowned Swedish
choreographer, former member of the legendary London
based ensemble DV8 Physical Theatre and artistic director
of Compagnie Jus de la Vie from Stockholm. Performed
by two great Czech dancers – Veronika Kotlíková
and Tereza Ondrová.

dir. J. Rovenský, 1935

What reward does the hero deserve? Should Macbeth
kill the king? Who kills Macbeth? Will the Birnam wood
move? Will the water wash away the streams of blood?
A play about those who made a wrong decision
when the crunch came… Directed by Jan Mikulášek

A melodious electro-pop of Polish provenience
with captivating mood and world sound!

The newest authorial theatre production of traditional
festival guests devoted to “collective therapy of so-called
Munich complex”... Uncompromising historical psychotherapy
in Ondřej Cihlář’s dramaturgy directed by Jiří Havelka.

dir. H. Haas, 1937

A stirring stage adaptation of one of the most remarkable
literary oeuvres of the last century. A disturbing collage
of imaginative scenes, dull cries and dream-like visions
directed by Vladimír Morávek.

Actors David Prachař & Lucie Trmíková, drummer Pavel Fajt
and guitar player Joe Karafiát present the newest project
directed by Jan Nebeský in dramaturgy of Egon Tobiáš
inspired by the work of Miguel de Cervantes
and Bohuslav Reynek, a Czech poet and graphic artist.

A totally open night of theatre and music performed
by the classics of theatre improvisation – the guys
Ondar, Petar, Tomina, Jura and Kurt will show the most
of their improvising standards. Nothing more and nothing less!

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dir. A. Radok, 1952

Actors David Prachař & Lucie Trmíková, drummer Pavel Fajt
and guitar player Joe Karafiát present the newest project
directed by Jan Nebeský in dramaturgy of Egon Tobiáš
inspired by the work of Miguel de Cervantes
and Bohuslav Reynek, a Czech poet and graphic artist.

A comedy in four acts about six amorous outbursts,
unfortunate love, alcoholism, suicide and desire for perfection
in art. Directed by Daniel Špinar, whose production
of WOYZECK ranked among the highest points
of last year’s Flora Theatre Festival.

A spontaneous audio-visual performance of artist Petr Nikl
with musicians Milan Cais, Jiří Hradil and Ondřej Smeykal.

The eldest story in the world. A production with prophets,
end of the world, sinners, saints and miracles that could be
played in any kind of bar or anywhere where even
a glass of beer can hear…

dir. V. Krška, 1953

Two people living in a world without animals decide
to “experience the hunt”… Lenka Vágnerová
and Pavel Mašek in an innovative dance duet.
Playful yet creepy minimalist play featuring risky
physical configuration, precision in technique,
wild music and lyrical mood.

A tragicomedy about six men, their peculiar lives
and their fatal passion – obsession with poker. The male half
of the ensemble of the Theatre of the Year 2010
(Alfréd Radok Award) in a drama concert sensitively
conducted by Jiří Pokorný.

Jiří Jelínek and Jiří Kniha improvise totally…
and then they are happy that it turned out well.
Do come. You won’t stop regretting!

A dance quartet about “one perfect day at a spa”.
The second production of the most original Czech dance
company presenting its performances for the first time
at the Flora Theatre Festival! Choreography by Lenka Vágnerová

dir. V. Krška, 1956

One of the most prestigious ensembles of the world dance
theatre presents Václav Kuneš’s choreography of fixed forms
confronted with Michael Schumacher, the American master
of improvisation, who not only comments on the performance
but also takes part in it. 15th Flora Theatre Festival closing

A sport and theatre exhibition match of two improv league
teams – O.LI.V.Y. (Olomouc) & PRA.L.I.NY (Prague).
Instead of the traditional competition in improvisation,
you can see a friendly match with live music
and improvisators responding to the themes provided
by the audience.

An entirely unconditional take on an organ trio,
led by the phenomenal keyboardist Zsolt Kaltenecker from Budapest.

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