Programme 2006

Genre: Dance theatre (some use of language)

Prádélko. /Laundry. is the author´s theatre performance of Czech artists Eva Elxa and Nika Novak.
Two women, who want to be happy. With men! They come back to their roots and to their childhood on their journey to happiness.
Traditional Czech and Moravian culture together with new ways of theatre and dance expression, exploring love, faith, intimacy, sensuality and sacrifice.
Project was supported by Nadace Ĺ˝ivot umělce.
Directed by: E. Elxa, screenplay: Eva Elxa, Nika Novak, acting: N.Novak, E.Elxa, music: Jaroslav Pížl

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In Czech

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Magical and moving, Far Flung Theatres adaptation of Berta La Larga by Cuca Canals is a very tall tale. Berta is the tallest girl in the village. In fact shes the tallest girl anyones ever seen. Shes so tall her moods affect the weather. Lonely and laughed at, hope is delivered by the new, lofty postman but her father cannot approve. Will Bertas love prevail? A towering tragedy told on stilts: enter a world where it rains when you cry.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

Here we are with a great wall across our island - A hilarious piece by James Saunders, where the underlying themes are a search for knowledge, the bliss of ignorance and the power of tradition. The analogy of an island divided by an impregnable wall is used to delve into the minds and opinions of nine characters, and to shed some light on the mysteries of hope, belief, need and longing.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all age groups

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Poetic, poignant and unflinchingly truthful, Pulitzer prize-winner Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's Savage/Love explores the epiphanies, triumphs and absurdities of real and imagined moments in the spell of love.

...inventive in language and revolutionary in craft... New York Magazine

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Visual / physical theatre (text based but visual)

Voyage is the chaotic life journey of (the Bagpuss loving) discoverer. Bathtubs, singing saws, pirates, showerhead snakes and Barbie dolls people this world. Realising time and again that she hasnt left yet, Emily finds yet another fascinating object, taking us on new adventures. The tales told are stories of women whose lives have been profoundly touched by their relationships with the sea. Voyage creates fairytale worlds for a displaced 21st century. A journey from the creation myth to Ellen McArthur.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over the age of ten

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Watch Anna and 7 rail-men dancing in the dance slapstick comedy on the platform No. 2. They dance, sing and love while meeting their destiny.
Wheels rhythm tap-dances its desire. Trains, rhythm, desire, fragrance, motion, distance, goodbye saying, waiting.
Signal and rails, will make you glazed. Uniform, beauty norm!
No leaning out of windows, experience hazard!
Script, direction and choreography: Jana Hanušová, Martin Pacek, Miroslav Hanuš

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Non verbal

A situation that we all know or we think we know or we think that we think we know. A twisted Cinderella story, which might easily be misunderstood or is even performance by mistake. But how many errors are in one performance and who in the end is most mistaken actors or audience. Erorrism was originally a short performance made especially for Prague Fringe 2005. See the new developed version of ERORRISM with something old and something completely new.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: suitable for all

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

xxx anonymous is a sexy comedy with dark undertones that creates an atmosphere of contradictions. There are no taboos and nothing is completely forbidden in the sleazy underworld that emerges through the sexual fantasies of these characters. Fuelled with controversy, their fantasies are limitless, shocking and provocative. The increasingly unclear boundary between perversity and fantasy is exposed through the characters that unleash themselves in this controversial play.

...the play races along so enjoyably...kept the attentive audience absorbed Irish Times, 2004 ****4 stars

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Spoken Word (text Based but visual)

Enter the world of Domain Jane: spoof conceptual artist with a fear of fish! Join her and Mother as they relive the highs and lows of life above fish and chip establishment Fryin Tonite. Featuring spoken word mockumentary Handbag Voodoo charting the rise and fall of Janes punk band The Art Skool Drop Outs with rockographer Harry B. Vilberg: legend in his lunch hour!

Spinal Tap meets Ken Dodd in this mix of poetry, ventriloquist, character comedy and film!

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre/One Woman Show (text based but visual)

Nominated for the Amnesty International Award and the Writers Guild Award.
East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheism goes God. From Croatia to America and back, this solo show introduces 3 women, 3 generations, 3 wars, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies. This drama with intense comic moments is about freedom, war, religion and God.

...polished... a slick, energetic, but carefully controlled solo piece Robert Dawson Scott, THE TIMES, UK, 2005.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 10 and upwards

Genre: Musical Theatre (text based but visual)

Norma Noon is growing up and life is pretty grim whether she is hiding from her drunken and abusive father or trying (but failing) to get the attention of her regretful mother, life is not at all the way it seems in the movies for icon Marilyn Monroe.
This musical takes you through the horror that is to become the journey of Normas life and is a contemporary musical telling the story through song, dance and text feel free to laugh, cry or both!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for Adults and Young People over 12 yrs

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Hiding underground in the Australian desert, Jess (Noni Bousfield) seeks refuge from the media and police who hunt her. A captivating performance with an ending thats guaranteed to shock.

An energetic and daring piece. Bousfield has tremendous energy and charisma. The script is entertaining, perceptive and clever. The plot is daring but contemporary and it succeeds **** The Scotsman
An intriguing tale...Bousfield is compelling The San Francisco Examiner

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Prague Fringe favourites, Crooked House present a new play by Scottish writer, Sharman MacDonald. Set during the long, harrowing siege of Petersburg in the American civil war, the characters are all young people trying to survive against all the odds young soldiers, wage-slaves, prostitutes, and snipers. This is a powerful anti-war play, rich in imagery and beautiful, bold language. Broken Hallelujah is directed by Peter Hussey.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see this short show GCN Magazine, Dublin

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Cabaret/Theatre (some use of language but visual)

Two hapless lackeys are stranded on the stage of a decomposing cabaret. Theyre trying desperately to save face, but they cant seem to stop dancing and the silent ring-mistress really seems to have it in for them. Somewhere along the way they may let you in on a few of their secrets for eternal youth, or even sing a song or two.

More fun than a funeral. A show that will leave you in pieces.

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English (with some French and Spanish)

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

A twisted angry demon is in the corner licking its lips. It's name? Cancer! While Norman's thyroid expands out of control, so does his mind. His liver and spleen have their own opinions. Who will win the battle in Norman's fight for his life? A hilarious ride through the circulatory system of hell, based on a true story.

...an unharnessed comic imagination that is a delight to behold Globe and Mail

Written/Performed by Robert Hawke
Directed by Michael Cohen

Contains Strong Language

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Non-verbal

Family show... non-verbal... magical world of clownery...& rainbow soap bubbles...

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility:

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Watch Anna and 7 rail-men dancing in the dance slapstick comedy on the platform No. 2. They dance, sing and love while meeting their destiny.
Wheels rhythm tap-dances its desire. Trains, rhythm, desire, fragrance, motion, distance, goodbye saying, waiting.
Signal and rails, will make you glazed. Uniform, beauty norm!
No leaning out of windows, experience hazard!
Script, direction and choreography: Jana Hanušová, Martin Pacek, Miroslav Hanuš

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Dance theatre (some use of language)

Prádélko. /Laundry. is the author´s theatre performance of Czech artists Eva Elxa and Nika Novak.
Two women, who want to be happy. With men! They come back to their roots and to their childhood on their journey to happiness.
Traditional Czech and Moravian culture together with new ways of theatre and dance expression, exploring love, faith, intimacy, sensuality and sacrifice.
Project was supported by Nadace Ĺ˝ivot umělce.
Directed by: E. Elxa, screenplay: Eva Elxa, Nika Novak, acting: N.Novak, E.Elxa, music: Jaroslav Pížl

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In Czech

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Magical and moving, Far Flung Theatres adaptation of Berta La Larga by Cuca Canals is a very tall tale. Berta is the tallest girl in the village. In fact shes the tallest girl anyones ever seen. Shes so tall her moods affect the weather. Lonely and laughed at, hope is delivered by the new, lofty postman but her father cannot approve. Will Bertas love prevail? A towering tragedy told on stilts: enter a world where it rains when you cry.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Genre: Comedy (text based)

In Britain, American comic Scott Capurro has been described by the Guardian as dangerous, and by the Scotsman as brilliantly outrageous. But don't be intimidated. He's really just a small-town sociopath with a concealed handgun and a few grudges to settle. If the audience plays along and laughs when they're meant to, while keeping quiet with their hands folded politely on their laps during Scott's more graphic rants about his homo sex experiences in Prague, then nobody will be injured.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only, or really hot teenagers

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Poetic, poignant and unflinchingly truthful, Pulitzer prize-winner Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's Savage/Love explores the epiphanies, triumphs and absurdities of real and imagined moments in the spell of love.

...inventive in language and revolutionary in craft... New York Magazine

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: New Mime (with masks-puppet theatre. ) Non Verbal

Between lyrical, dreamlike and colorful scenes, Sepia Quartet tails the incredible odyssey of three old stage dogs hanging on to a dream: escape from their rest home to perform their last play.
Created by three mime-interpreters from the Marcel Marceau Pantomime School in Paris, Le Théâtre Suspendu was born from the blending of several visual writings to serve a comic and poetic universe that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for every audience (families etc. )

Genre: Visual / physical theatre (text based but visual)

Voyage is the chaotic life journey of (the Bagpuss loving) discoverer. Bathtubs, singing saws, pirates, showerhead snakes and Barbie dolls people this world. Realising time and again that she hasnt left yet, Emily finds yet another fascinating object, taking us on new adventures. The tales told are stories of women whose lives have been profoundly touched by their relationships with the sea. Voyage creates fairytale worlds for a displaced 21st century. A journey from the creation myth to Ellen McArthur.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over the age of ten

Genre: Mime

Cyrano de Cognac one man in surprising life situations. Among others you can see classic French pantomime about Pierrott and Colombine, juicy mime about self-complacent masseur, adaptation of first book of Bible - Genesis or exciting kitcheny fight of sexes.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Ages from 12 to 100

Genre: Spoken Word (text Based but visual)

Enter the world of Domain Jane: spoof conceptual artist with a fear of fish! Join her and Mother as they relive the highs and lows of life above fish and chip establishment Fryin Tonite. Featuring spoken word mockumentary Handbag Voodoo charting the rise and fall of Janes punk band The Art Skool Drop Outs with rockographer Harry B. Vilberg: legend in his lunch hour!

Spinal Tap meets Ken Dodd in this mix of poetry, ventriloquist, character comedy and film!

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Poetic Theatre (text based but visual)

What Are We Trying to Say? is an exploration by two poets, Stephan Delbos and Lucien Zell, of the emotional limits of language. It reveals the artist's attempt to discover and sustain the source of inspiration. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of poetic voices, including: William Blake, Allen Ginsberg and Stefan Mallarme, we approach the hidden crossroad from which all such voices emanate. The play begs the question, to paraphrase Shelley: Are poets really the unacknowledged legislators of the soul?

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all audiences

Genre: Non verbal

A situation that we all know or we think we know or we think that we think we know. A twisted Cinderella story, which might easily be misunderstood or is even performance by mistake. But how many errors are in one performance and who in the end is most mistaken actors or audience. Erorrism was originally a short performance made especially for Prague Fringe 2005. See the new developed version of ERORRISM with something old and something completely new.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: suitable for all

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

xxx anonymous is a sexy comedy with dark undertones that creates an atmosphere of contradictions. There are no taboos and nothing is completely forbidden in the sleazy underworld that emerges through the sexual fantasies of these characters. Fuelled with controversy, their fantasies are limitless, shocking and provocative. The increasingly unclear boundary between perversity and fantasy is exposed through the characters that unleash themselves in this controversial play.

...the play races along so enjoyably...kept the attentive audience absorbed Irish Times, 2004 ****4 stars

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Music/Cabaret/Jazz (some use of language, music-based)

American singer/actress Maria Tecce brings her one-woman jazz/cabaret show 'Night & the City' to Prague after selling out venues in Ireland, U.K., Spain, and USA.. Hear the loves, longings, and seductions of the city, meet divas, lovers, mistresses and whores. . Musical influences range from Tom Waites to Cole Porter to Ella Fitzgerald, all bathed in an intoxicating cocktail of jazz and cabaret. A tour-de-force performance of sensuality, style, glamour, and music.

WOW. And read that again, WOW... A sensual angel on stage The Times/Italian critic Manuela Crippa

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for ages 14 and over

Genre: Comedy (text based)

In Britain, American comic Scott Capurro has been described by the Guardian as dangerous, and by the Scotsman as brilliantly outrageous. But don't be intimidated. He's really just a small-town sociopath with a concealed handgun and a few grudges to settle. If the audience plays along and laughs when they're meant to, while keeping quiet with their hands folded politely on their laps during Scott's more graphic rants about his homo sex experiences in Prague, then nobody will be injured.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only, or really hot teenagers

Genre: Theatre/One Woman Show (text based but visual)

Nominated for the Amnesty International Award and the Writers Guild Award.
East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheism goes God. From Croatia to America and back, this solo show introduces 3 women, 3 generations, 3 wars, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies. This drama with intense comic moments is about freedom, war, religion and God.

...polished... a slick, energetic, but carefully controlled solo piece Robert Dawson Scott, THE TIMES, UK, 2005.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 10 and upwards

Genre: Musical Theatre (text based but visual)

Norma Noon is growing up and life is pretty grim whether she is hiding from her drunken and abusive father or trying (but failing) to get the attention of her regretful mother, life is not at all the way it seems in the movies for icon Marilyn Monroe.
This musical takes you through the horror that is to become the journey of Normas life and is a contemporary musical telling the story through song, dance and text feel free to laugh, cry or both!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for Adults and Young People over 12 yrs

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Hiding underground in the Australian desert, Jess (Noni Bousfield) seeks refuge from the media and police who hunt her. A captivating performance with an ending thats guaranteed to shock.

An energetic and daring piece. Bousfield has tremendous energy and charisma. The script is entertaining, perceptive and clever. The plot is daring but contemporary and it succeeds **** The Scotsman
An intriguing tale...Bousfield is compelling The San Francisco Examiner

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Music (some use of language)

Infectious mix of folk-roots-rock-reggae; 100% Aussie and guaranteed to make the whole room smile! Singer-songwriter Carus Thompson and band are one of Australias favourites. Regularly playing to packed houses and festivals, fresh from supporting The John Butler Trio, Jack Johnson, Dave Mathews and The Waifs. Fast building a name in Europe dont miss your chance to see this band in these intimate surroundings, your next chance may be in a stadium! Dancing might have to happen! Two nights only

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

A twisted angry demon is in the corner licking its lips. It's name? Cancer! While Norman's thyroid expands out of control, so does his mind. His liver and spleen have their own opinions. Who will win the battle in Norman's fight for his life? A hilarious ride through the circulatory system of hell, based on a true story.

...an unharnessed comic imagination that is a delight to behold Globe and Mail

Written/Performed by Robert Hawke
Directed by Michael Cohen

Contains Strong Language

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Cabaret/Theatre (some use of language but visual)

Two hapless lackeys are stranded on the stage of a decomposing cabaret. Theyre trying desperately to save face, but they cant seem to stop dancing and the silent ring-mistress really seems to have it in for them. Somewhere along the way they may let you in on a few of their secrets for eternal youth, or even sing a song or two.

More fun than a funeral. A show that will leave you in pieces.

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English (with some French and Spanish)

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Prague Fringe favourites, Crooked House present a new play by Scottish writer, Sharman MacDonald. Set during the long, harrowing siege of Petersburg in the American civil war, the characters are all young people trying to survive against all the odds young soldiers, wage-slaves, prostitutes, and snipers. This is a powerful anti-war play, rich in imagery and beautiful, bold language. Broken Hallelujah is directed by Peter Hussey.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see this short show GCN Magazine, Dublin

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Mime

Cyrano de Cognac one man in surprising life situations. Among others you can see classic French pantomime about Pierrott and Colombine, juicy mime about self-complacent masseur, adaptation of first book of Bible - Genesis or exciting kitcheny fight of sexes.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Ages from 12 to 100

Genre: Dance theatre (some use of language)

Prádélko. /Laundry. is the author´s theatre performance of Czech artists Eva Elxa and Nika Novak.
Two women, who want to be happy. With men! They come back to their roots and to their childhood on their journey to happiness.
Traditional Czech and Moravian culture together with new ways of theatre and dance expression, exploring love, faith, intimacy, sensuality and sacrifice.
Project was supported by Nadace Ĺ˝ivot umělce.
Directed by: E. Elxa, screenplay: Eva Elxa, Nika Novak, acting: N.Novak, E.Elxa, music: Jaroslav Pížl

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In Czech

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Magical and moving, Far Flung Theatres adaptation of Berta La Larga by Cuca Canals is a very tall tale. Berta is the tallest girl in the village. In fact shes the tallest girl anyones ever seen. Shes so tall her moods affect the weather. Lonely and laughed at, hope is delivered by the new, lofty postman but her father cannot approve. Will Bertas love prevail? A towering tragedy told on stilts: enter a world where it rains when you cry.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Poetic, poignant and unflinchingly truthful, Pulitzer prize-winner Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's Savage/Love explores the epiphanies, triumphs and absurdities of real and imagined moments in the spell of love.

...inventive in language and revolutionary in craft... New York Magazine

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: New Mime (with masks-puppet theatre. ) Non Verbal

Between lyrical, dreamlike and colorful scenes, Sepia Quartet tails the incredible odyssey of three old stage dogs hanging on to a dream: escape from their rest home to perform their last play.
Created by three mime-interpreters from the Marcel Marceau Pantomime School in Paris, Le Théâtre Suspendu was born from the blending of several visual writings to serve a comic and poetic universe that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for every audience (families etc. )

Genre: Visual / physical theatre (text based but visual)

Voyage is the chaotic life journey of (the Bagpuss loving) discoverer. Bathtubs, singing saws, pirates, showerhead snakes and Barbie dolls people this world. Realising time and again that she hasnt left yet, Emily finds yet another fascinating object, taking us on new adventures. The tales told are stories of women whose lives have been profoundly touched by their relationships with the sea. Voyage creates fairytale worlds for a displaced 21st century. A journey from the creation myth to Ellen McArthur.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over the age of ten

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Dance madness consisting of two scenes and eight actors. In dance sketches full of the humour, tenderness and dance you might see kleptomaniac, nymphomaniac, phallocentric man, hysterical woman and others.
This project has been inspired by comedy dellarte, silent comedy, ballet, folklore, pantomime, jazz, swing, step, Mr. Bean, Monty Python and by the dreams of ones own.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Poetic Theatre (text based but visual)

What Are We Trying to Say? is an exploration by two poets, Stephan Delbos and Lucien Zell, of the emotional limits of language. It reveals the artist's attempt to discover and sustain the source of inspiration. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of poetic voices, including: William Blake, Allen Ginsberg and Stefan Mallarme, we approach the hidden crossroad from which all such voices emanate. The play begs the question, to paraphrase Shelley: Are poets really the unacknowledged legislators of the soul?

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all audiences

Genre: Non verbal

A situation that we all know or we think we know or we think that we think we know. A twisted Cinderella story, which might easily be misunderstood or is even performance by mistake. But how many errors are in one performance and who in the end is most mistaken actors or audience. Erorrism was originally a short performance made especially for Prague Fringe 2005. See the new developed version of ERORRISM with something old and something completely new.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: suitable for all

Genre: Puppet Theatre, Comedy and Drama (text based but visual)

This multi-media piece combines puppetry, actors and animations to tell a witty and passionate story about complicity, money and madness. Captivating!

The puppets...are small masterpieces in their quirky designs and fluid movement Talking Broadway
This serious puppet fable is lyrical, poetic and funny. . One hell of a show Star Tribune
Most outsanding experimental theatre work for 2003 Minneapolis Star Tribune

This production made possible through the generous contributions and support of The Playwrights Center, The Henson Foundation and the Jerome Foundation.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

xxx anonymous is a sexy comedy with dark undertones that creates an atmosphere of contradictions. There are no taboos and nothing is completely forbidden in the sleazy underworld that emerges through the sexual fantasies of these characters. Fuelled with controversy, their fantasies are limitless, shocking and provocative. The increasingly unclear boundary between perversity and fantasy is exposed through the characters that unleash themselves in this controversial play.

...the play races along so enjoyably...kept the attentive audience absorbed Irish Times, 2004 ****4 stars

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Music/Cabaret/Jazz (some use of language, music-based)

American singer/actress Maria Tecce brings her one-woman jazz/cabaret show 'Night & the City' to Prague after selling out venues in Ireland, U.K., Spain, and USA.. Hear the loves, longings, and seductions of the city, meet divas, lovers, mistresses and whores. . Musical influences range from Tom Waites to Cole Porter to Ella Fitzgerald, all bathed in an intoxicating cocktail of jazz and cabaret. A tour-de-force performance of sensuality, style, glamour, and music.

WOW. And read that again, WOW... A sensual angel on stage The Times/Italian critic Manuela Crippa

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for ages 14 and over

Genre: Spoken Word (text Based but visual)

Enter the world of Domain Jane: spoof conceptual artist with a fear of fish! Join her and Mother as they relive the highs and lows of life above fish and chip establishment Fryin Tonite. Featuring spoken word mockumentary Handbag Voodoo charting the rise and fall of Janes punk band The Art Skool Drop Outs with rockographer Harry B. Vilberg: legend in his lunch hour!

Spinal Tap meets Ken Dodd in this mix of poetry, ventriloquist, character comedy and film!

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Musical Theatre (text based but visual)

Norma Noon is growing up and life is pretty grim whether she is hiding from her drunken and abusive father or trying (but failing) to get the attention of her regretful mother, life is not at all the way it seems in the movies for icon Marilyn Monroe.
This musical takes you through the horror that is to become the journey of Normas life and is a contemporary musical telling the story through song, dance and text feel free to laugh, cry or both!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for Adults and Young People over 12 yrs

Genre: Theatre/One Woman Show (text based but visual)

Nominated for the Amnesty International Award and the Writers Guild Award.
East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheism goes God. From Croatia to America and back, this solo show introduces 3 women, 3 generations, 3 wars, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies. This drama with intense comic moments is about freedom, war, religion and God.

...polished... a slick, energetic, but carefully controlled solo piece Robert Dawson Scott, THE TIMES, UK, 2005.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 10 and upwards

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Hiding underground in the Australian desert, Jess (Noni Bousfield) seeks refuge from the media and police who hunt her. A captivating performance with an ending thats guaranteed to shock.

An energetic and daring piece. Bousfield has tremendous energy and charisma. The script is entertaining, perceptive and clever. The plot is daring but contemporary and it succeeds **** The Scotsman
An intriguing tale...Bousfield is compelling The San Francisco Examiner

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Music (some use of language)

Infectious mix of folk-roots-rock-reggae; 100% Aussie and guaranteed to make the whole room smile! Singer-songwriter Carus Thompson and band are one of Australias favourites. Regularly playing to packed houses and festivals, fresh from supporting The John Butler Trio, Jack Johnson, Dave Mathews and The Waifs. Fast building a name in Europe dont miss your chance to see this band in these intimate surroundings, your next chance may be in a stadium! Dancing might have to happen! Two nights only

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Prague Fringe favourites, Crooked House present a new play by Scottish writer, Sharman MacDonald. Set during the long, harrowing siege of Petersburg in the American civil war, the characters are all young people trying to survive against all the odds young soldiers, wage-slaves, prostitutes, and snipers. This is a powerful anti-war play, rich in imagery and beautiful, bold language. Broken Hallelujah is directed by Peter Hussey.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see this short show GCN Magazine, Dublin

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Cabaret/Theatre (some use of language but visual)

Two hapless lackeys are stranded on the stage of a decomposing cabaret. Theyre trying desperately to save face, but they cant seem to stop dancing and the silent ring-mistress really seems to have it in for them. Somewhere along the way they may let you in on a few of their secrets for eternal youth, or even sing a song or two.

More fun than a funeral. A show that will leave you in pieces.

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English (with some French and Spanish)

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

A twisted angry demon is in the corner licking its lips. It's name? Cancer! While Norman's thyroid expands out of control, so does his mind. His liver and spleen have their own opinions. Who will win the battle in Norman's fight for his life? A hilarious ride through the circulatory system of hell, based on a true story.

...an unharnessed comic imagination that is a delight to behold Globe and Mail

Written/Performed by Robert Hawke
Directed by Michael Cohen

Contains Strong Language

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Watch Anna and 7 rail-men dancing in the dance slapstick comedy on the platform No. 2. They dance, sing and love while meeting their destiny.
Wheels rhythm tap-dances its desire. Trains, rhythm, desire, fragrance, motion, distance, goodbye saying, waiting.
Signal and rails, will make you glazed. Uniform, beauty norm!
No leaning out of windows, experience hazard!
Script, direction and choreography: Jana Hanušová, Martin Pacek, Miroslav Hanuš

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Actor, Will Bligh, takes on the dark mantle of Shakespeares prince of Denmark in Andrew Cowies unique and highly acclaimed adaptation. Only Shakespeare's text is used to present the play as seen through Hamlet's eyes, creating an immediate and personal experience of the play.

Brave and intelligent; brings new insights; and a fine performance John Wilson, Buxton Festival Fringe

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for Adults only

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

Here we are with a great wall across our island - A hilarious piece by James Saunders, where the underlying themes are a search for knowledge, the bliss of ignorance and the power of tradition. The analogy of an island divided by an impregnable wall is used to delve into the minds and opinions of nine characters, and to shed some light on the mysteries of hope, belief, need and longing.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all age groups

Genre: Dance theatre (some use of language)

Prádélko. /Laundry. is the author´s theatre performance of Czech artists Eva Elxa and Nika Novak.
Two women, who want to be happy. With men! They come back to their roots and to their childhood on their journey to happiness.
Traditional Czech and Moravian culture together with new ways of theatre and dance expression, exploring love, faith, intimacy, sensuality and sacrifice.
Project was supported by Nadace Ĺ˝ivot umělce.
Directed by: E. Elxa, screenplay: Eva Elxa, Nika Novak, acting: N.Novak, E.Elxa, music: Jaroslav Pížl

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In Czech

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Magical and moving, Far Flung Theatres adaptation of Berta La Larga by Cuca Canals is a very tall tale. Berta is the tallest girl in the village. In fact shes the tallest girl anyones ever seen. Shes so tall her moods affect the weather. Lonely and laughed at, hope is delivered by the new, lofty postman but her father cannot approve. Will Bertas love prevail? A towering tragedy told on stilts: enter a world where it rains when you cry.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Genre: Spoken Word

Since their first public reading, the Ancient Geeks have taken the city of Prague by storm crowds queue to hear them, newspapers write about them, they even have their own fan club! Aged just 9-14, the Ancient Geeks are definitely the most inspirational and entertaining young writers youll ever come across. With poems and stories covering loneliness and love to boogers and burps, youll laugh, youll cry, youll wish you could be a Geek!

Theyre young! Theyre poets! And theyre proud to be Geeks! Definitely a show not to miss! Astounding - Prague Post.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Loved by all ages

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Poetic, poignant and unflinchingly truthful, Pulitzer prize-winner Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's Savage/Love explores the epiphanies, triumphs and absurdities of real and imagined moments in the spell of love.

...inventive in language and revolutionary in craft... New York Magazine

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: New Mime (with masks-puppet theatre. ) Non Verbal

Between lyrical, dreamlike and colorful scenes, Sepia Quartet tails the incredible odyssey of three old stage dogs hanging on to a dream: escape from their rest home to perform their last play.
Created by three mime-interpreters from the Marcel Marceau Pantomime School in Paris, Le Théâtre Suspendu was born from the blending of several visual writings to serve a comic and poetic universe that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for every audience (families etc. )

Genre: Visual / physical theatre (text based but visual)

Voyage is the chaotic life journey of (the Bagpuss loving) discoverer. Bathtubs, singing saws, pirates, showerhead snakes and Barbie dolls people this world. Realising time and again that she hasnt left yet, Emily finds yet another fascinating object, taking us on new adventures. The tales told are stories of women whose lives have been profoundly touched by their relationships with the sea. Voyage creates fairytale worlds for a displaced 21st century. A journey from the creation myth to Ellen McArthur.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over the age of ten

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Steven Berkoffs DOG is half an hour of grotesque scripted mime. One man plays an English football hooligan and his pitbull terrier, Roy. Wandering the streets of Londons East End on the way to a football match they encounter a host of equally outrageous characters from crazed muggers to violent elderly grandmothers. It is a blistering indictment of the worst of British society, particularly its violent football fans. As with all Eyeball productions, come and use your eyes!

Contains strong language and content

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Garcin, Estelle and Inez, all despicable characters in life and recently deceased, find themselves in hell; a hell not of red hot pokers and eternal flame, but in a mysterious drawing room. It's through their revelations of their lives that we learn the true purpose of their being placed together. for all eternity!

No Exit rates as one of the best live theatre shows of 2005 Ron Foley MacDonald, Aliant.net

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Poetic Theatre (text based but visual)

What Are We Trying to Say? is an exploration by two poets, Stephan Delbos and Lucien Zell, of the emotional limits of language. It reveals the artist's attempt to discover and sustain the source of inspiration. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of poetic voices, including: William Blake, Allen Ginsberg and Stefan Mallarme, we approach the hidden crossroad from which all such voices emanate. The play begs the question, to paraphrase Shelley: Are poets really the unacknowledged legislators of the soul?

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all audiences

Genre: Theatre/Puppet Theatre Non verbal

This is a story of man, who has an obsession for smaller and smaller women, a story of his search to find the smallest one that ever existed. This is a cruel story of unusual love.
This is a story you have never seen before.

The smallest woman on earth is a happily morbid performance trying to touch the imagination of the audience and their belief in illusions with the use of puppets, metamorphoses and other surprises.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: suitable for all

Genre: Puppet Theatre, Comedy and Drama (text based but visual)

This multi-media piece combines puppetry, actors and animations to tell a witty and passionate story about complicity, money and madness. Captivating!

The puppets...are small masterpieces in their quirky designs and fluid movement Talking Broadway
This serious puppet fable is lyrical, poetic and funny. . One hell of a show Star Tribune
Most outsanding experimental theatre work for 2003 Minneapolis Star Tribune

This production made possible through the generous contributions and support of The Playwrights Center, The Henson Foundation and the Jerome Foundation.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

xxx anonymous is a sexy comedy with dark undertones that creates an atmosphere of contradictions. There are no taboos and nothing is completely forbidden in the sleazy underworld that emerges through the sexual fantasies of these characters. Fuelled with controversy, their fantasies are limitless, shocking and provocative. The increasingly unclear boundary between perversity and fantasy is exposed through the characters that unleash themselves in this controversial play.

...the play races along so enjoyably...kept the attentive audience absorbed Irish Times, 2004 ****4 stars

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Music/Cabaret/Jazz (some use of language, music-based)

American singer/actress Maria Tecce brings her one-woman jazz/cabaret show 'Night & the City' to Prague after selling out venues in Ireland, U.K., Spain, and USA.. Hear the loves, longings, and seductions of the city, meet divas, lovers, mistresses and whores. . Musical influences range from Tom Waites to Cole Porter to Ella Fitzgerald, all bathed in an intoxicating cocktail of jazz and cabaret. A tour-de-force performance of sensuality, style, glamour, and music.

WOW. And read that again, WOW... A sensual angel on stage The Times/Italian critic Manuela Crippa

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for ages 14 and over

Genre: Spoken Word (text Based but visual)

Enter the world of Domain Jane: spoof conceptual artist with a fear of fish! Join her and Mother as they relive the highs and lows of life above fish and chip establishment Fryin Tonite. Featuring spoken word mockumentary Handbag Voodoo charting the rise and fall of Janes punk band The Art Skool Drop Outs with rockographer Harry B. Vilberg: legend in his lunch hour!

Spinal Tap meets Ken Dodd in this mix of poetry, ventriloquist, character comedy and film!

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre/One Woman Show (text based but visual)

Nominated for the Amnesty International Award and the Writers Guild Award.
East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheism goes God. From Croatia to America and back, this solo show introduces 3 women, 3 generations, 3 wars, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies. This drama with intense comic moments is about freedom, war, religion and God.

...polished... a slick, energetic, but carefully controlled solo piece Robert Dawson Scott, THE TIMES, UK, 2005.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 10 and upwards

Genre: Musical Theatre (text based but visual)

Norma Noon is growing up and life is pretty grim whether she is hiding from her drunken and abusive father or trying (but failing) to get the attention of her regretful mother, life is not at all the way it seems in the movies for icon Marilyn Monroe.
This musical takes you through the horror that is to become the journey of Normas life and is a contemporary musical telling the story through song, dance and text feel free to laugh, cry or both!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for Adults and Young People over 12 yrs

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Hiding underground in the Australian desert, Jess (Noni Bousfield) seeks refuge from the media and police who hunt her. A captivating performance with an ending thats guaranteed to shock.

An energetic and daring piece. Bousfield has tremendous energy and charisma. The script is entertaining, perceptive and clever. The plot is daring but contemporary and it succeeds **** The Scotsman
An intriguing tale...Bousfield is compelling The San Francisco Examiner

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Prague Fringe favourites, Crooked House present a new play by Scottish writer, Sharman MacDonald. Set during the long, harrowing siege of Petersburg in the American civil war, the characters are all young people trying to survive against all the odds young soldiers, wage-slaves, prostitutes, and snipers. This is a powerful anti-war play, rich in imagery and beautiful, bold language. Broken Hallelujah is directed by Peter Hussey.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see this short show GCN Magazine, Dublin

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Cabaret/Theatre (some use of language but visual)

Two hapless lackeys are stranded on the stage of a decomposing cabaret. Theyre trying desperately to save face, but they cant seem to stop dancing and the silent ring-mistress really seems to have it in for them. Somewhere along the way they may let you in on a few of their secrets for eternal youth, or even sing a song or two.

More fun than a funeral. A show that will leave you in pieces.

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English (with some French and Spanish)

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

A twisted angry demon is in the corner licking its lips. It's name? Cancer! While Norman's thyroid expands out of control, so does his mind. His liver and spleen have their own opinions. Who will win the battle in Norman's fight for his life? A hilarious ride through the circulatory system of hell, based on a true story.

...an unharnessed comic imagination that is a delight to behold Globe and Mail

Written/Performed by Robert Hawke
Directed by Michael Cohen

Contains Strong Language

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Folk Drama (text based but visual)

The Byker Mummers performances are notorious for their bawdiness and outrageous costumes and disguises. They perform traditional English Mummers Plays, an English folk drama tradition that is centuries old. Based in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, their performances are much loved for their energy and absurdity. They will be performing their ancient play to allcomers at various sites at the festival.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent) - různá festivalová místa (various festival locations)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Steven Berkoffs DOG is half an hour of grotesque scripted mime. One man plays an English football hooligan and his pitbull terrier, Roy. Wandering the streets of Londons East End on the way to a football match they encounter a host of equally outrageous characters from crazed muggers to violent elderly grandmothers. It is a blistering indictment of the worst of British society, particularly its violent football fans. As with all Eyeball productions, come and use your eyes!

Contains strong language and content

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Mime

Cyrano de Cognac one man in surprising life situations. Among others you can see classic French pantomime about Pierrott and Colombine, juicy mime about self-complacent masseur, adaptation of first book of Bible - Genesis or exciting kitcheny fight of sexes.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Ages from 12 to 100

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Actor, Will Bligh, takes on the dark mantle of Shakespeares prince of Denmark in Andrew Cowies unique and highly acclaimed adaptation. Only Shakespeare's text is used to present the play as seen through Hamlet's eyes, creating an immediate and personal experience of the play.

Brave and intelligent; brings new insights; and a fine performance John Wilson, Buxton Festival Fringe

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for Adults only

Genre: Dance theatre (some use of language)

Prádélko. /Laundry. is the author´s theatre performance of Czech artists Eva Elxa and Nika Novak.
Two women, who want to be happy. With men! They come back to their roots and to their childhood on their journey to happiness.
Traditional Czech and Moravian culture together with new ways of theatre and dance expression, exploring love, faith, intimacy, sensuality and sacrifice.
Project was supported by Nadace Ĺ˝ivot umělce.
Directed by: E. Elxa, screenplay: Eva Elxa, Nika Novak, acting: N.Novak, E.Elxa, music: Jaroslav Pížl

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In Czech

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Visual Theatre and Dance (visual)

Different creatures lead us through a world full of their weird, humorous and sometimes grotesque short stories, which are told in a playful way through dance, theatre, mime, poems and magical pictures & objects.
Absurd and funny tunes are heard from an old record player, an apple swings around, and leads us to both temptation and to the questions: What is my home & where do we belong?.

A performance of the physical theatre of the exeptional virtuosity and emotion Pantheatre, Paris

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 9 upwards

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Magical and moving, Far Flung Theatres adaptation of Berta La Larga by Cuca Canals is a very tall tale. Berta is the tallest girl in the village. In fact shes the tallest girl anyones ever seen. Shes so tall her moods affect the weather. Lonely and laughed at, hope is delivered by the new, lofty postman but her father cannot approve. Will Bertas love prevail? A towering tragedy told on stilts: enter a world where it rains when you cry.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Genre: Comedy Theatre (text based but visual)

Just what is it that defines the male of our species? Just how great is the distance between the male and his simian cousins? A unique physical comedy from the creator of One Man Rant, Alasdair Satchel with Alasdair Macrae. With music by Glasgow band the Marcia Blaine School for Girls.

A lovely little mover Times
**** - British Theatre guide
Two Man Rumble... will have you grinning from ear to ear and also squirming from bum cheek to bum cheek Metro

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 15 and up

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Poetic, poignant and unflinchingly truthful, Pulitzer prize-winner Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's Savage/Love explores the epiphanies, triumphs and absurdities of real and imagined moments in the spell of love.

...inventive in language and revolutionary in craft... New York Magazine

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: New Mime (with masks-puppet theatre. ) Non Verbal

Between lyrical, dreamlike and colorful scenes, Sepia Quartet tails the incredible odyssey of three old stage dogs hanging on to a dream: escape from their rest home to perform their last play.
Created by three mime-interpreters from the Marcel Marceau Pantomime School in Paris, Le Théâtre Suspendu was born from the blending of several visual writings to serve a comic and poetic universe that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for every audience (families etc. )

Genre: Visual / physical theatre (text based but visual)

Voyage is the chaotic life journey of (the Bagpuss loving) discoverer. Bathtubs, singing saws, pirates, showerhead snakes and Barbie dolls people this world. Realising time and again that she hasnt left yet, Emily finds yet another fascinating object, taking us on new adventures. The tales told are stories of women whose lives have been profoundly touched by their relationships with the sea. Voyage creates fairytale worlds for a displaced 21st century. A journey from the creation myth to Ellen McArthur.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over the age of ten

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Dance madness consisting of two scenes and eight actors. In dance sketches full of the humour, tenderness and dance you might see kleptomaniac, nymphomaniac, phallocentric man, hysterical woman and others.
This project has been inspired by comedy dellarte, silent comedy, ballet, folklore, pantomime, jazz, swing, step, Mr. Bean, Monty Python and by the dreams of ones own.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Garcin, Estelle and Inez, all despicable characters in life and recently deceased, find themselves in hell; a hell not of red hot pokers and eternal flame, but in a mysterious drawing room. It's through their revelations of their lives that we learn the true purpose of their being placed together. for all eternity!

No Exit rates as one of the best live theatre shows of 2005 Ron Foley MacDonald, Aliant.net

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Poetic Theatre (text based but visual)

What Are We Trying to Say? is an exploration by two poets, Stephan Delbos and Lucien Zell, of the emotional limits of language. It reveals the artist's attempt to discover and sustain the source of inspiration. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of poetic voices, including: William Blake, Allen Ginsberg and Stefan Mallarme, we approach the hidden crossroad from which all such voices emanate. The play begs the question, to paraphrase Shelley: Are poets really the unacknowledged legislators of the soul?

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all audiences

Genre: Theatre/Puppet Theatre Non verbal

This is a story of man, who has an obsession for smaller and smaller women, a story of his search to find the smallest one that ever existed. This is a cruel story of unusual love.
This is a story you have never seen before.

The smallest woman on earth is a happily morbid performance trying to touch the imagination of the audience and their belief in illusions with the use of puppets, metamorphoses and other surprises.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: suitable for all

Genre: Puppet Theatre, Comedy and Drama (text based but visual)

This multi-media piece combines puppetry, actors and animations to tell a witty and passionate story about complicity, money and madness. Captivating!

The puppets...are small masterpieces in their quirky designs and fluid movement Talking Broadway
This serious puppet fable is lyrical, poetic and funny. . One hell of a show Star Tribune
Most outsanding experimental theatre work for 2003 Minneapolis Star Tribune

This production made possible through the generous contributions and support of The Playwrights Center, The Henson Foundation and the Jerome Foundation.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

xxx anonymous is a sexy comedy with dark undertones that creates an atmosphere of contradictions. There are no taboos and nothing is completely forbidden in the sleazy underworld that emerges through the sexual fantasies of these characters. Fuelled with controversy, their fantasies are limitless, shocking and provocative. The increasingly unclear boundary between perversity and fantasy is exposed through the characters that unleash themselves in this controversial play.

...the play races along so enjoyably...kept the attentive audience absorbed Irish Times, 2004 ****4 stars

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Music/Cabaret/Jazz (some use of language, music-based)

American singer/actress Maria Tecce brings her one-woman jazz/cabaret show 'Night & the City' to Prague after selling out venues in Ireland, U.K., Spain, and USA.. Hear the loves, longings, and seductions of the city, meet divas, lovers, mistresses and whores. . Musical influences range from Tom Waites to Cole Porter to Ella Fitzgerald, all bathed in an intoxicating cocktail of jazz and cabaret. A tour-de-force performance of sensuality, style, glamour, and music.

WOW. And read that again, WOW... A sensual angel on stage The Times/Italian critic Manuela Crippa

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for ages 14 and over

Genre: Spoken Word (text Based but visual)

Enter the world of Domain Jane: spoof conceptual artist with a fear of fish! Join her and Mother as they relive the highs and lows of life above fish and chip establishment Fryin Tonite. Featuring spoken word mockumentary Handbag Voodoo charting the rise and fall of Janes punk band The Art Skool Drop Outs with rockographer Harry B. Vilberg: legend in his lunch hour!

Spinal Tap meets Ken Dodd in this mix of poetry, ventriloquist, character comedy and film!

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre/One Woman Show (text based but visual)

Nominated for the Amnesty International Award and the Writers Guild Award.
East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheism goes God. From Croatia to America and back, this solo show introduces 3 women, 3 generations, 3 wars, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies. This drama with intense comic moments is about freedom, war, religion and God.

...polished... a slick, energetic, but carefully controlled solo piece Robert Dawson Scott, THE TIMES, UK, 2005.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 10 and upwards

Genre: Musical Theatre (text based but visual)

Norma Noon is growing up and life is pretty grim whether she is hiding from her drunken and abusive father or trying (but failing) to get the attention of her regretful mother, life is not at all the way it seems in the movies for icon Marilyn Monroe.
This musical takes you through the horror that is to become the journey of Normas life and is a contemporary musical telling the story through song, dance and text feel free to laugh, cry or both!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for Adults and Young People over 12 yrs

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Hiding underground in the Australian desert, Jess (Noni Bousfield) seeks refuge from the media and police who hunt her. A captivating performance with an ending thats guaranteed to shock.

An energetic and daring piece. Bousfield has tremendous energy and charisma. The script is entertaining, perceptive and clever. The plot is daring but contemporary and it succeeds **** The Scotsman
An intriguing tale...Bousfield is compelling The San Francisco Examiner

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Music and Song

A blend of folk, jazz and strong female songwriting, intimate atmospheric, and magical.

A complete Delight Nonny James, Fret-Works, BBC Radio.

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for everyone

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Prague Fringe favourites, Crooked House present a new play by Scottish writer, Sharman MacDonald. Set during the long, harrowing siege of Petersburg in the American civil war, the characters are all young people trying to survive against all the odds young soldiers, wage-slaves, prostitutes, and snipers. This is a powerful anti-war play, rich in imagery and beautiful, bold language. Broken Hallelujah is directed by Peter Hussey.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see this short show GCN Magazine, Dublin

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Cabaret/Theatre (some use of language but visual)

Two hapless lackeys are stranded on the stage of a decomposing cabaret. Theyre trying desperately to save face, but they cant seem to stop dancing and the silent ring-mistress really seems to have it in for them. Somewhere along the way they may let you in on a few of their secrets for eternal youth, or even sing a song or two.

More fun than a funeral. A show that will leave you in pieces.

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English (with some French and Spanish)

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

A twisted angry demon is in the corner licking its lips. It's name? Cancer! While Norman's thyroid expands out of control, so does his mind. His liver and spleen have their own opinions. Who will win the battle in Norman's fight for his life? A hilarious ride through the circulatory system of hell, based on a true story.

...an unharnessed comic imagination that is a delight to behold Globe and Mail

Written/Performed by Robert Hawke
Directed by Michael Cohen

Contains Strong Language

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

Direct from their Australian Tour, Topping & Butch present two special comedy shows for the Prague Fringe. Up to the minute gossip and news headlines will be incorporated into outrageous songs and on stage banter with eachother and the audience.

Fun, flirtatious and delightfully silly The Independent
. clever, sharp, extremely funny The Times

Friday and Saturday night only! A must-see for all Fringe-goers.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Adults only, strong language and content

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Dance madness consisting of two scenes and eight actors. In dance sketches full of the humour, tenderness and dance you might see kleptomaniac, nymphomaniac, phallocentric man, hysterical woman and others.
This project has been inspired by comedy dellarte, silent comedy, ballet, folklore, pantomime, jazz, swing, step, Mr. Bean, Monty Python and by the dreams of ones own.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Film

...the mystery of the girl in the deserted marquee, the perils of wearing the wrong football scarf in the wrong town, the zen art of squirrel care, Dead Terry wondering just how he died, the search for the right pair of shoes... just a few examples from a selection of short films heralding Prague Fringe Festivals foray into the genre

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: (in English and non verbal)

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 13 and upwards

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Spoken Word

Since their first public reading, the Ancient Geeks have taken the city of Prague by storm crowds queue to hear them, newspapers write about them, they even have their own fan club! Aged just 9-14, the Ancient Geeks are definitely the most inspirational and entertaining young writers youll ever come across. With poems and stories covering loneliness and love to boogers and burps, youll laugh, youll cry, youll wish you could be a Geek!

Theyre young! Theyre poets! And theyre proud to be Geeks! Definitely a show not to miss! Astounding - Prague Post.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Loved by all ages

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Actor, Will Bligh, takes on the dark mantle of Shakespeares prince of Denmark in Andrew Cowies unique and highly acclaimed adaptation. Only Shakespeare's text is used to present the play as seen through Hamlet's eyes, creating an immediate and personal experience of the play.

Brave and intelligent; brings new insights; and a fine performance John Wilson, Buxton Festival Fringe

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for Adults only

Genre: Visual Theatre and Dance (visual)

Different creatures lead us through a world full of their weird, humorous and sometimes grotesque short stories, which are told in a playful way through dance, theatre, mime, poems and magical pictures & objects.
Absurd and funny tunes are heard from an old record player, an apple swings around, and leads us to both temptation and to the questions: What is my home & where do we belong?.

A performance of the physical theatre of the exeptional virtuosity and emotion Pantheatre, Paris

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 9 upwards

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Magical and moving, Far Flung Theatres adaptation of Berta La Larga by Cuca Canals is a very tall tale. Berta is the tallest girl in the village. In fact shes the tallest girl anyones ever seen. Shes so tall her moods affect the weather. Lonely and laughed at, hope is delivered by the new, lofty postman but her father cannot approve. Will Bertas love prevail? A towering tragedy told on stilts: enter a world where it rains when you cry.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Genre: Comedy Theatre (text based but visual)

Just what is it that defines the male of our species? Just how great is the distance between the male and his simian cousins? A unique physical comedy from the creator of One Man Rant, Alasdair Satchel with Alasdair Macrae. With music by Glasgow band the Marcia Blaine School for Girls.

A lovely little mover Times
**** - British Theatre guide
Two Man Rumble... will have you grinning from ear to ear and also squirming from bum cheek to bum cheek Metro

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 15 and up

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Poetic, poignant and unflinchingly truthful, Pulitzer prize-winner Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's Savage/Love explores the epiphanies, triumphs and absurdities of real and imagined moments in the spell of love.

...inventive in language and revolutionary in craft... New York Magazine

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: New Mime (with masks-puppet theatre. ) Non Verbal

Between lyrical, dreamlike and colorful scenes, Sepia Quartet tails the incredible odyssey of three old stage dogs hanging on to a dream: escape from their rest home to perform their last play.
Created by three mime-interpreters from the Marcel Marceau Pantomime School in Paris, Le Théâtre Suspendu was born from the blending of several visual writings to serve a comic and poetic universe that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for every audience (families etc. )

Genre: Visual / physical theatre (text based but visual)

Voyage is the chaotic life journey of (the Bagpuss loving) discoverer. Bathtubs, singing saws, pirates, showerhead snakes and Barbie dolls people this world. Realising time and again that she hasnt left yet, Emily finds yet another fascinating object, taking us on new adventures. The tales told are stories of women whose lives have been profoundly touched by their relationships with the sea. Voyage creates fairytale worlds for a displaced 21st century. A journey from the creation myth to Ellen McArthur.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over the age of ten

Genre: Mime

Cyrano de Cognac one man in surprising life situations. Among others you can see classic French pantomime about Pierrott and Colombine, juicy mime about self-complacent masseur, adaptation of first book of Bible - Genesis or exciting kitcheny fight of sexes.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Ages from 12 to 100

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Garcin, Estelle and Inez, all despicable characters in life and recently deceased, find themselves in hell; a hell not of red hot pokers and eternal flame, but in a mysterious drawing room. It's through their revelations of their lives that we learn the true purpose of their being placed together. for all eternity!

No Exit rates as one of the best live theatre shows of 2005 Ron Foley MacDonald, Aliant.net

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Poetic Theatre (text based but visual)

What Are We Trying to Say? is an exploration by two poets, Stephan Delbos and Lucien Zell, of the emotional limits of language. It reveals the artist's attempt to discover and sustain the source of inspiration. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of poetic voices, including: William Blake, Allen Ginsberg and Stefan Mallarme, we approach the hidden crossroad from which all such voices emanate. The play begs the question, to paraphrase Shelley: Are poets really the unacknowledged legislators of the soul?

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all audiences

Genre: Theatre/Puppet Theatre Non verbal

This is a story of man, who has an obsession for smaller and smaller women, a story of his search to find the smallest one that ever existed. This is a cruel story of unusual love.
This is a story you have never seen before.

The smallest woman on earth is a happily morbid performance trying to touch the imagination of the audience and their belief in illusions with the use of puppets, metamorphoses and other surprises.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: suitable for all

Genre: Puppet Theatre, Comedy and Drama (text based but visual)

This multi-media piece combines puppetry, actors and animations to tell a witty and passionate story about complicity, money and madness. Captivating!

The puppets...are small masterpieces in their quirky designs and fluid movement Talking Broadway
This serious puppet fable is lyrical, poetic and funny. . One hell of a show Star Tribune
Most outsanding experimental theatre work for 2003 Minneapolis Star Tribune

This production made possible through the generous contributions and support of The Playwrights Center, The Henson Foundation and the Jerome Foundation.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

xxx anonymous is a sexy comedy with dark undertones that creates an atmosphere of contradictions. There are no taboos and nothing is completely forbidden in the sleazy underworld that emerges through the sexual fantasies of these characters. Fuelled with controversy, their fantasies are limitless, shocking and provocative. The increasingly unclear boundary between perversity and fantasy is exposed through the characters that unleash themselves in this controversial play.

...the play races along so enjoyably...kept the attentive audience absorbed Irish Times, 2004 ****4 stars

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Music/Cabaret/Jazz (some use of language, music-based)

American singer/actress Maria Tecce brings her one-woman jazz/cabaret show 'Night & the City' to Prague after selling out venues in Ireland, U.K., Spain, and USA.. Hear the loves, longings, and seductions of the city, meet divas, lovers, mistresses and whores. . Musical influences range from Tom Waites to Cole Porter to Ella Fitzgerald, all bathed in an intoxicating cocktail of jazz and cabaret. A tour-de-force performance of sensuality, style, glamour, and music.

WOW. And read that again, WOW... A sensual angel on stage The Times/Italian critic Manuela Crippa

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for ages 14 and over

Genre: Spoken Word (text Based but visual)

Enter the world of Domain Jane: spoof conceptual artist with a fear of fish! Join her and Mother as they relive the highs and lows of life above fish and chip establishment Fryin Tonite. Featuring spoken word mockumentary Handbag Voodoo charting the rise and fall of Janes punk band The Art Skool Drop Outs with rockographer Harry B. Vilberg: legend in his lunch hour!

Spinal Tap meets Ken Dodd in this mix of poetry, ventriloquist, character comedy and film!

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre/One Woman Show (text based but visual)

Nominated for the Amnesty International Award and the Writers Guild Award.
East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheism goes God. From Croatia to America and back, this solo show introduces 3 women, 3 generations, 3 wars, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies. This drama with intense comic moments is about freedom, war, religion and God.

...polished... a slick, energetic, but carefully controlled solo piece Robert Dawson Scott, THE TIMES, UK, 2005.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 10 and upwards

Genre: Musical Theatre (text based but visual)

Norma Noon is growing up and life is pretty grim whether she is hiding from her drunken and abusive father or trying (but failing) to get the attention of her regretful mother, life is not at all the way it seems in the movies for icon Marilyn Monroe.
This musical takes you through the horror that is to become the journey of Normas life and is a contemporary musical telling the story through song, dance and text feel free to laugh, cry or both!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for Adults and Young People over 12 yrs

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Hiding underground in the Australian desert, Jess (Noni Bousfield) seeks refuge from the media and police who hunt her. A captivating performance with an ending thats guaranteed to shock.

An energetic and daring piece. Bousfield has tremendous energy and charisma. The script is entertaining, perceptive and clever. The plot is daring but contemporary and it succeeds **** The Scotsman
An intriguing tale...Bousfield is compelling The San Francisco Examiner

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Music and Song

A blend of folk, jazz and strong female songwriting, intimate atmospheric, and magical.

A complete Delight Nonny James, Fret-Works, BBC Radio.

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for everyone

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Prague Fringe favourites, Crooked House present a new play by Scottish writer, Sharman MacDonald. Set during the long, harrowing siege of Petersburg in the American civil war, the characters are all young people trying to survive against all the odds young soldiers, wage-slaves, prostitutes, and snipers. This is a powerful anti-war play, rich in imagery and beautiful, bold language. Broken Hallelujah is directed by Peter Hussey.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see this short show GCN Magazine, Dublin

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Cabaret/Theatre (some use of language but visual)

Two hapless lackeys are stranded on the stage of a decomposing cabaret. Theyre trying desperately to save face, but they cant seem to stop dancing and the silent ring-mistress really seems to have it in for them. Somewhere along the way they may let you in on a few of their secrets for eternal youth, or even sing a song or two.

More fun than a funeral. A show that will leave you in pieces.

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English (with some French and Spanish)

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

A twisted angry demon is in the corner licking its lips. It's name? Cancer! While Norman's thyroid expands out of control, so does his mind. His liver and spleen have their own opinions. Who will win the battle in Norman's fight for his life? A hilarious ride through the circulatory system of hell, based on a true story.

...an unharnessed comic imagination that is a delight to behold Globe and Mail

Written/Performed by Robert Hawke
Directed by Michael Cohen

Contains Strong Language

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

Direct from their Australian Tour, Topping & Butch present two special comedy shows for the Prague Fringe. Up to the minute gossip and news headlines will be incorporated into outrageous songs and on stage banter with eachother and the audience.

Fun, flirtatious and delightfully silly The Independent
. clever, sharp, extremely funny The Times

Friday and Saturday night only! A must-see for all Fringe-goers.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Adults only, strong language and content

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Dance madness consisting of two scenes and eight actors. In dance sketches full of the humour, tenderness and dance you might see kleptomaniac, nymphomaniac, phallocentric man, hysterical woman and others.
This project has been inspired by comedy dellarte, silent comedy, ballet, folklore, pantomime, jazz, swing, step, Mr. Bean, Monty Python and by the dreams of ones own.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Folk Drama (text based but visual)

The Byker Mummers performances are notorious for their bawdiness and outrageous costumes and disguises. They perform traditional English Mummers Plays, an English folk drama tradition that is centuries old. Based in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, their performances are much loved for their energy and absurdity. They will be performing their ancient play to allcomers at various sites at the festival.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent) - různá festivalová místa (various festival locations)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Steven Berkoffs DOG is half an hour of grotesque scripted mime. One man plays an English football hooligan and his pitbull terrier, Roy. Wandering the streets of Londons East End on the way to a football match they encounter a host of equally outrageous characters from crazed muggers to violent elderly grandmothers. It is a blistering indictment of the worst of British society, particularly its violent football fans. As with all Eyeball productions, come and use your eyes!

Contains strong language and content

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Film

...the mystery of the girl in the deserted marquee, the perils of wearing the wrong football scarf in the wrong town, the zen art of squirrel care, Dead Terry wondering just how he died, the search for the right pair of shoes... just a few examples from a selection of short films heralding Prague Fringe Festivals foray into the genre

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: (in English and non verbal)

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 13 and upwards

Genre: Mime

Cyrano de Cognac one man in surprising life situations. Among others you can see classic French pantomime about Pierrott and Colombine, juicy mime about self-complacent masseur, adaptation of first book of Bible - Genesis or exciting kitcheny fight of sexes.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Ages from 12 to 100

Genre: Spoken Word

Since their first public reading, the Ancient Geeks have taken the city of Prague by storm crowds queue to hear them, newspapers write about them, they even have their own fan club! Aged just 9-14, the Ancient Geeks are definitely the most inspirational and entertaining young writers youll ever come across. With poems and stories covering loneliness and love to boogers and burps, youll laugh, youll cry, youll wish you could be a Geek!

Theyre young! Theyre poets! And theyre proud to be Geeks! Definitely a show not to miss! Astounding - Prague Post.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Loved by all ages

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Actor, Will Bligh, takes on the dark mantle of Shakespeares prince of Denmark in Andrew Cowies unique and highly acclaimed adaptation. Only Shakespeare's text is used to present the play as seen through Hamlet's eyes, creating an immediate and personal experience of the play.

Brave and intelligent; brings new insights; and a fine performance John Wilson, Buxton Festival Fringe

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for Adults only

Genre: Dance theatre (some use of language)

Prádélko. /Laundry. is the author´s theatre performance of Czech artists Eva Elxa and Nika Novak.
Two women, who want to be happy. With men! They come back to their roots and to their childhood on their journey to happiness.
Traditional Czech and Moravian culture together with new ways of theatre and dance expression, exploring love, faith, intimacy, sensuality and sacrifice.
Project was supported by Nadace Ĺ˝ivot umělce.
Directed by: E. Elxa, screenplay: Eva Elxa, Nika Novak, acting: N.Novak, E.Elxa, music: Jaroslav Pížl

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In Czech

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Magical and moving, Far Flung Theatres adaptation of Berta La Larga by Cuca Canals is a very tall tale. Berta is the tallest girl in the village. In fact shes the tallest girl anyones ever seen. Shes so tall her moods affect the weather. Lonely and laughed at, hope is delivered by the new, lofty postman but her father cannot approve. Will Bertas love prevail? A towering tragedy told on stilts: enter a world where it rains when you cry.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Genre: Comedy Theatre (text based but visual)

Just what is it that defines the male of our species? Just how great is the distance between the male and his simian cousins? A unique physical comedy from the creator of One Man Rant, Alasdair Satchel with Alasdair Macrae. With music by Glasgow band the Marcia Blaine School for Girls.

A lovely little mover Times
**** - British Theatre guide
Two Man Rumble... will have you grinning from ear to ear and also squirming from bum cheek to bum cheek Metro

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 15 and up

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Poetic, poignant and unflinchingly truthful, Pulitzer prize-winner Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's Savage/Love explores the epiphanies, triumphs and absurdities of real and imagined moments in the spell of love.

...inventive in language and revolutionary in craft... New York Magazine

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: New Mime (with masks-puppet theatre. ) Non Verbal

Between lyrical, dreamlike and colorful scenes, Sepia Quartet tails the incredible odyssey of three old stage dogs hanging on to a dream: escape from their rest home to perform their last play.
Created by three mime-interpreters from the Marcel Marceau Pantomime School in Paris, Le Théâtre Suspendu was born from the blending of several visual writings to serve a comic and poetic universe that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for every audience (families etc. )

Genre: Visual / physical theatre (text based but visual)

Voyage is the chaotic life journey of (the Bagpuss loving) discoverer. Bathtubs, singing saws, pirates, showerhead snakes and Barbie dolls people this world. Realising time and again that she hasnt left yet, Emily finds yet another fascinating object, taking us on new adventures. The tales told are stories of women whose lives have been profoundly touched by their relationships with the sea. Voyage creates fairytale worlds for a displaced 21st century. A journey from the creation myth to Ellen McArthur.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over the age of ten

Genre: Dance Comedy Non verbal

Watch Anna and 7 rail-men dancing in the dance slapstick comedy on the platform No. 2. They dance, sing and love while meeting their destiny.
Wheels rhythm tap-dances its desire. Trains, rhythm, desire, fragrance, motion, distance, goodbye saying, waiting.
Signal and rails, will make you glazed. Uniform, beauty norm!
No leaning out of windows, experience hazard!
Script, direction and choreography: Jana Hanušová, Martin Pacek, Miroslav Hanuš

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Garcin, Estelle and Inez, all despicable characters in life and recently deceased, find themselves in hell; a hell not of red hot pokers and eternal flame, but in a mysterious drawing room. It's through their revelations of their lives that we learn the true purpose of their being placed together. for all eternity!

No Exit rates as one of the best live theatre shows of 2005 Ron Foley MacDonald, Aliant.net

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Poetic Theatre (text based but visual)

What Are We Trying to Say? is an exploration by two poets, Stephan Delbos and Lucien Zell, of the emotional limits of language. It reveals the artist's attempt to discover and sustain the source of inspiration. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of poetic voices, including: William Blake, Allen Ginsberg and Stefan Mallarme, we approach the hidden crossroad from which all such voices emanate. The play begs the question, to paraphrase Shelley: Are poets really the unacknowledged legislators of the soul?

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all audiences

Genre: Puppet Theatre, Comedy and Drama (text based but visual)

This multi-media piece combines puppetry, actors and animations to tell a witty and passionate story about complicity, money and madness. Captivating!

The puppets...are small masterpieces in their quirky designs and fluid movement Talking Broadway
This serious puppet fable is lyrical, poetic and funny. . One hell of a show Star Tribune
Most outsanding experimental theatre work for 2003 Minneapolis Star Tribune

This production made possible through the generous contributions and support of The Playwrights Center, The Henson Foundation and the Jerome Foundation.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Visual Theatre and Dance (visual)

Different creatures lead us through a world full of their weird, humorous and sometimes grotesque short stories, which are told in a playful way through dance, theatre, mime, poems and magical pictures & objects.
Absurd and funny tunes are heard from an old record player, an apple swings around, and leads us to both temptation and to the questions: What is my home & where do we belong?.

A performance of the physical theatre of the exeptional virtuosity and emotion Pantheatre, Paris

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language:

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 9 upwards

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

xxx anonymous is a sexy comedy with dark undertones that creates an atmosphere of contradictions. There are no taboos and nothing is completely forbidden in the sleazy underworld that emerges through the sexual fantasies of these characters. Fuelled with controversy, their fantasies are limitless, shocking and provocative. The increasingly unclear boundary between perversity and fantasy is exposed through the characters that unleash themselves in this controversial play.

...the play races along so enjoyably...kept the attentive audience absorbed Irish Times, 2004 ****4 stars

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Musical Theatre for all the family (text based but visual, with lots of music played live by the actors)

Malcolm is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy; he believes he is Elvis Presley! Fed up with his life, after arguments with his family and school; he runs away to Elviss home in Memphis Tennessee. But he only gets as far as Northgate Hospital 15 miles north of Newcastle where he meets Michael. He decides to help Michael and Operation Elvis begins! In learning to deal with others problems he comes to terms with his own!

Elvis sang If I could dream and they dreamt, and those dreams changed the world for the better!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: Geordie/English

Age accessibility: Suitable for the young, for adults and families

Genre: Music/Cabaret/Jazz (some use of language, music-based)

American singer/actress Maria Tecce brings her one-woman jazz/cabaret show 'Night & the City' to Prague after selling out venues in Ireland, U.K., Spain, and USA.. Hear the loves, longings, and seductions of the city, meet divas, lovers, mistresses and whores. . Musical influences range from Tom Waites to Cole Porter to Ella Fitzgerald, all bathed in an intoxicating cocktail of jazz and cabaret. A tour-de-force performance of sensuality, style, glamour, and music.

WOW. And read that again, WOW... A sensual angel on stage The Times/Italian critic Manuela Crippa

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: suitable for ages 14 and over

Genre: Spoken Word (text Based but visual)

Enter the world of Domain Jane: spoof conceptual artist with a fear of fish! Join her and Mother as they relive the highs and lows of life above fish and chip establishment Fryin Tonite. Featuring spoken word mockumentary Handbag Voodoo charting the rise and fall of Janes punk band The Art Skool Drop Outs with rockographer Harry B. Vilberg: legend in his lunch hour!

Spinal Tap meets Ken Dodd in this mix of poetry, ventriloquist, character comedy and film!

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre (Cabaret Bar)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Theatre/One Woman Show (text based but visual)

Nominated for the Amnesty International Award and the Writers Guild Award.
East goes West; communism goes capitalism; atheism goes God. From Croatia to America and back, this solo show introduces 3 women, 3 generations, 3 wars, 3 governments, 3 countries and 3 currencies. This drama with intense comic moments is about freedom, war, religion and God.

...polished... a slick, energetic, but carefully controlled solo piece Robert Dawson Scott, THE TIMES, UK, 2005.

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 10 and upwards

Genre: Musical Theatre (text based but visual)

Norma Noon is growing up and life is pretty grim whether she is hiding from her drunken and abusive father or trying (but failing) to get the attention of her regretful mother, life is not at all the way it seems in the movies for icon Marilyn Monroe.
This musical takes you through the horror that is to become the journey of Normas life and is a contemporary musical telling the story through song, dance and text feel free to laugh, cry or both!

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for Adults and Young People over 12 yrs

Genre: Theatre (text based but visual)

Hiding underground in the Australian desert, Jess (Noni Bousfield) seeks refuge from the media and police who hunt her. A captivating performance with an ending thats guaranteed to shock.

An energetic and daring piece. Bousfield has tremendous energy and charisma. The script is entertaining, perceptive and clever. The plot is daring but contemporary and it succeeds **** The Scotsman
An intriguing tale...Bousfield is compelling The San Francisco Examiner

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only

Genre: Physical Theatre (text based but visual)

Eyeball believe theatre should be seen, not just heard and The Tempest is a visual feast. Three planks of wood, four puppets and a pile of books become Prosperos cell, his library, the shipwreck, Calibans grotto and the island itself. Four Ariels dance, climb and tumble over one another to carry out Prosperos commands. The piece is accompanied by an original score, played live by the actors on stage with electric guitar, violin and keyboard. Come and use your eyes!

Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre (Tent)

Language: In English

Age accessibility:

Genre: Music and Song

A blend of folk, jazz and strong female songwriting, intimate atmospheric, and magical.

A complete Delight Nonny James, Fret-Works, BBC Radio.

Theatre: U Malého Glena

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for everyone

Genre: Theatre (text based)

Prague Fringe favourites, Crooked House present a new play by Scottish writer, Sharman MacDonald. Set during the long, harrowing siege of Petersburg in the American civil war, the characters are all young people trying to survive against all the odds young soldiers, wage-slaves, prostitutes, and snipers. This is a powerful anti-war play, rich in imagery and beautiful, bold language. Broken Hallelujah is directed by Peter Hussey.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see this short show GCN Magazine, Dublin

Theatre: Na Prádle Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: Suitable for all ages

Genre: Cabaret/Theatre (some use of language but visual)

Two hapless lackeys are stranded on the stage of a decomposing cabaret. Theyre trying desperately to save face, but they cant seem to stop dancing and the silent ring-mistress really seems to have it in for them. Somewhere along the way they may let you in on a few of their secrets for eternal youth, or even sing a song or two.

More fun than a funeral. A show that will leave you in pieces.

Theatre: A Studio Rubín

Language: In English (with some French and Spanish)

Age accessibility: Suitable for adults and children over 10

Genre: Comedy (text based but visual)

A twisted angry demon is in the corner licking its lips. It's name? Cancer! While Norman's thyroid expands out of control, so does his mind. His liver and spleen have their own opinions. Who will win the battle in Norman's fight for his life? A hilarious ride through the circulatory system of hell, based on a true story.

...an unharnessed comic imagination that is a delight to behold Globe and Mail

Written/Performed by Robert Hawke
Directed by Michael Cohen

Contains Strong Language

Theatre: Nablízko Theatre

Language: In English

Age accessibility: