Programme 2008
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Silkworm
Black Hand Theatre Collective
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Genre: Contemporary Theatre / Text based but visual
From the company that brought you Blow This Popsicle Stand ("Utterly brilliant!" – Prague.TV) comes a tale of colliding worlds and of what happens when rampant industrial expansion meets rural mysticism. Exploring the disruption of the day-to-day routine of traditional life by an unnamed enemy, Silkworm follows a young villager as she struggles against what generations before her have deemed best to leave unchallenged.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
No Exit
Act Provocateur Int
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Genre: Theatre / Text based but visual
Highly acclaimed, shocking and brilliant, Act Provocateur Int. adaptation of NO EXIT explores not only the psychological side of Sartre’s famous statement – “Hell is other people“, but performs it on the base of tense physical and sexual fighting of these three characters who have to spend eternity together, locked up in the camera.
“Sartre’s infernal entertainment has brought out the best in Act Provocateur Int.“ – The Stage
“Absorbingly unavoidable performance“ – Three Weeks (Edinburgh Festival)
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only. Contains strong language.
Yellow Sisters
Ženská vokální skupina (Female a cappella group)
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Genre: World Music/Jazz / Text based music
“… four hearts, four souls, four voices, four ways to share emotions and create music… Yellow Sisters are sound illusionists… their music floats lightly between styles: jazz, soul, funk, RnB, reggae and world music......
“…the group’s scope is a lot wider than just reggae; they’re also interested in West and South African music, as well as South American folk, European art-music, and North American soul and jazz singing. All the vocalists cycle through all these styles, sharing lead and background vocals like it ain’t no thing at all. Song after song, Yellow Sisters show what is possible with a little talent and a whole lot of hard work. These four young women—Antonia, Léňa, Hawa, and Bára—have delivered one of the loveliest and smartest records of the last year.“
Taken from Singalana CD review written by Matt Cibula, PopMatters
Language: In English/Czech
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Adolf
Pip Utton
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Genre: Theatre / Text based
Utton, looking uncomfortably like the Fuhrer, stands before a huge Nazi banner addressing his party faithful. He furnishes his audience with an acute anatomy of fascism; its ideological justifications; its poisoned utopias. They are in the presence of an utterly compelling idealist and are helplessly drawn in to his warped logic.
“One of the most brilliant plays of this generation.” – Fine Print India
“Terrifying, searing, transfixing.” - The Scotsman
“A tour de force.“ - The Stage
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 14+
Magic & More with Frisco Fred (JUNE 25th - SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED!)
Comedy On The Square
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Genre: Comedy/Physical Theatre / Text based but visual
Come spend a fun hour with the world's only nearsighted comic, magician, juggler, escape-artist & tightrope walker.
SEE - Fred risk his life by juggling knives inches from the front row! HEAR - the laughter and applause as he brings audience volunteers up to star in the show! WONDER - how did he find that card! From the Edinburgh Fringe to the Great Wall of China he really has been “around the world for a laugh”.
“It’s fun, funny & always entertaining...” - Edinburgh List
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 7+
The Tale of a T-Shirt
Kennwort:Bergstation & Fixt Point Theatre
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Genre: Theatre Comedy
Float around the world as you follow the fantasy of a t-shirt, from cotton to cloth…crossing borders, inspiring closet dreams, landing in donation bins, sailing across the ocean and dancing to the beats of the factories in this beautiful tale of adventure full of humour and humanity. Just imagine….
“… one of the best shows in the Fringe.” ***** - CBC Toronto
“..if only every T-Shirt had these three to tell its tale.” **** - Winnipeg SUN
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
H&A Screenplay
Beautiful Confusion Productions
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Genre: Theatre / Text based but visual
Complete with tough questions about the intersection of intellect and passion, bouncing balls and lots of fresh watermelon, Anne Carson’s H&A Screenplay invites you to follow legendary lovers Heloise and Abelard on a multimedia journey from 12th century France to the present, with a quick side trip to Hell along the way.
“Necessary viewing.” – Prague Post on Necropolis - Prague Fringe 2007
“Provocative, fun, intellectual and challenging.” – BLATT on Savage Love - Prague Fringe 2006
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Karagiozis Exposed
Open Arts
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Genre: Physical Theatre / Text based but visual
Karagiozis is a Cypriot shadow puppet. Through a mistake of his puppeteer, he momentarily tastes the human world.
Trapped again behind his screen, he revolts to return to this newly found world. Through physical theatre, experimental architecture, live original music and traditional puppet theatre, Karagiozis takes us on a satirical journey of confronting a new dimension.
“The idea is authentic and at long last we can speak of an outstanding performance… ingenious, both in conception and in content….” - Politis, Cyprus
Language: In English, Greek & French
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
The Sacred Sow
Prague Playhouse
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Genre: Theatre
Dark and lyrical, the play’s characters spin yarns about themselves, each other and the traditional, rural Ireland around them. Enter a world of ghosts, faeries and curses, a place where a song can call up the dead and family bonds are never broken. An unforgiving look at what happens when this world makes contact with the outside: immigrant workers from Eastern Europe or the Travelers. Language and song intertwine to tell the tale…
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
A Stretch of the Imagination
Monk and Mort
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Genre: Comedy / Text based but visual
Monk O’Neil, in the back of beyond, is facing death alone, with resilience and humor, even anticipation
“Stretch“ is an affirmation of life in the face of inevitable death, and an affirmation of death itself as a fulfilment of the whole life cycle.
This production of a modern Australian classic makes its European debut after playing to rave reviews around Australia.
“Classy, intellectual, witty, passionate and gut-wrenchingly funny…“ - Melbourne Herald-Sun.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Contains strong language
[H]Art am Limit / Utopeske One-Woman-Emotional-Popcorn-Revue
Anne Frütelová
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Genre: Musical Cabaret / Text based but visual
Actress, comedien, singer and poet Anne Frütel performs a Brecht-Liederabend, that isn’t one anymore at all. For, oh mankind! Times have changed! Where once big utopias used to shine, there remains only the faint glow of promises of happiness in our post-idealistic ages.
This anarchic performance of bright chanson-clownery will make you laugh and think. But be careful: Nothing is safe, when Frütel enters the stage, not even the audience…
Avantgarde-cabaret, hard at the limit!
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Cassandra
Multi story
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Genre: Theatre / Text based but visual
Visually arresting, and with the trademark physicality of the company, “Cassandra” is in part a thriller. Cassandra foresees her own destruction but who will betray her? Who is the enemy-within? Her heroic brother, the servant who worships her or the mysterious figure in her nightmares?
"A subtle, intriguing exploration of war and violence that neatly sidesteps preaching and sentimentality.
As much 9/11 as Ancient Greece, this is beautiful theatre that gets under your skin. Not to be missed." - See Magazine
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
40 Feathered Winks
The Paper Birds
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Genre: Physical Theatre / Some use of language
One third of human life is spent in bed; resting, crying, hiding, lovemaking, sleeping, dreaming and dying. The conscious and unconscious mind interweaves forming a patchwork story of 8 characters as they journey in, under and over their beds.
Live original music accompanies this spectacular visual and physical exploration of time passed horizontally from sleepovers to hangovers, orgasms to clinical depression.
“Impressive, heartfelt, wonderful…“ - The Guardian.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Not in My Name! – The Trial of Niccolo Machiavelli
Michael McEvoy
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Genre: One-man show / Text based
Michael McEvoy's terrific one-man play asks: Should Machiavelli be held accountable for "Machiavellian" leaders like Bush?
“Thrillingly evokes an exciting period in Italian history.” – Metro
“A portrayal of the complexity of Machiavelli’s personality and motives.” - www.one4review.com
“Always fresh and fascinating. A heated finale.” - British Theatre Guide
“Michael McEvoy dominated the stage with a superb, subtle, animated demeanour from his entrance till his explosive exit. A heartrending indictment." – Dawn
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
Carus & the True Believers
Carus & The True Believers
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Genre: Music / Music & good vibes – the universal language!
Music & good vibes – the universal language!
One of Australia’s most loved folk-rock-roots bands, Carus & The True Believers return to the Prague Fringe by popular demand. A standout on the Oz Festival circuit, alongside contemporaries The John Butler Trio and The Waifs, Carus & the The True Believers have been steadily building a loyal following in Europe with major festivals and sold out shows from London to Berlin to Zurich.
Brilliant songwriting backed by an incredible high-energy band of great musicianship.
“…by the end of the show everyone was on the dance floor!” – 3 Weeks Mag, Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for everyone who knows how to smile!
Bach-Bukowski
Willem van Ekeren
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Genre: Music
You may not believe it but Willem van Ekeren plays on the piano from J.S. Bach's 'The Well-tempered Clavier', while bluesy singing (like Tom Waits, Randy Newman) from Charles Bukowski's 'The Last Night of the Earth Poems' and… it fits like a glove!
“…Van Ekeren reaches a great height in bringing together this composer and author... Bach and Bukowski show a relationship of souls, which is an exciting surprise.“ - NRC-Handelsblad, The Netherlands
Language: n/a
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
The Hallucinogenic Toreador, a DaDa Exploration
Lime House Theater Collective
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Genre: DaDa Performance Art / Text based but visual
The Hallucinogenic Toreador, A DaDa Exploration, is a look at the subconscious world of Salvador Dali through one of his most famous paintings. Lime House Theater Collective has constructed a performance that embraces chaos, explores the unknown, and gives way to dream imagery, as well as our own subconscious journey through the provocative painting.
Language: Non-Verbal
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
Doppelganger
The Phoenix Players
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Genre: Comedy / Text based
Ahoj! Your favourite nightmare – “the war on terror” is here! In these politically rabid times, a mulla however intelligent is “not worth a blair in or out of the bush”, as “the wise fool” Mulla Nasrudin mirrors the sublime and the ridiculous of today’s turbulent times. Let your hair down with the howlarious adventures of the original harlequin that has entertained generations for centuries.
“Wonderfully expressive comic…electrifying…” - Edinburgh Festival
“Dauntless energy…..high voltage performance…” - The Other Festival
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
A Day In Dig Nation
The Flying Carpet Theatre Company
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Genre: Physical theatre / multi media
Animation + Movement + Laughter = DIG
Become obsessed with media; forget how to communicate with mankind.
"In a very real sense, DIG NATION is the future of theater. McQuilken takes charge of multiple technologies to create an integrated stage work… he uses technology to comment on itself. Don't miss this show." – Seattle Weekly
“McQuilken is a man of diverse and remarkable talent… DIG NATION has impressive scope and flawless execution… A multimedia vaudeville extravaganza…” – Seattle Times
Language: Largely non-verbal
Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 13+. Contains some strong language.
Silkworm
Black Hand Theatre Collective
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Genre: Contemporary Theatre / Text based but visual
From the company that brought you Blow This Popsicle Stand ("Utterly brilliant!" – Prague.TV) comes a tale of colliding worlds and of what happens when rampant industrial expansion meets rural mysticism. Exploring the disruption of the day-to-day routine of traditional life by an unnamed enemy, Silkworm follows a young villager as she struggles against what generations before her have deemed best to leave unchallenged.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
No Exit
Act Provocateur Int
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Genre: Theatre / Text based but visual
Highly acclaimed, shocking and brilliant, Act Provocateur Int. adaptation of NO EXIT explores not only the psychological side of Sartre’s famous statement – “Hell is other people“, but performs it on the base of tense physical and sexual fighting of these three characters who have to spend eternity together, locked up in the camera.
“Sartre’s infernal entertainment has brought out the best in Act Provocateur Int.“ – The Stage
“Absorbingly unavoidable performance“ – Three Weeks (Edinburgh Festival)
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only. Contains strong language.
The Diary of Petr Ginz
Shrewsbury School
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Genre: Theatre / Text based
When the space shuttle Columbia exploded on re-entry in 2003, one of the astronauts was carrying a picture, “Moon Landscape“, drawn in 1944 by a young Jewish boy from Prague. That disaster led in turn to the discovery of Petr Ginz’s diary, an extraordinary story of hope and optimism amid the terror of the Nazi occupation.
This first dramatization is performed by children from Shrewsbury School in England.
With permission of Chava Pressburger, based on the translation by Elena Lappin.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 11+
The Dearest, Freshest, Deep Down Thing
Prague Revue Productions
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Genre: „Musipoetical“ Theatre / Text based but visual
Blurring borders of actor and audience, smudging genres, The Dearest, Freshest, Deep Down Thing combines poetry, music, drama and physical performance in a cohesive whole held together by chance, desire and dramatic forward thrust. A cavalcade of local talent, quaffing influence from jazz, port wine, Hart Crane’s coat, and a tumbler full of fog and Dada.
The motivation? To touch you.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Adolf
Pip Utton
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Genre: Theatre / Text based
Utton, looking uncomfortably like the Fuhrer, stands before a huge Nazi banner addressing his party faithful. He furnishes his audience with an acute anatomy of fascism; its ideological justifications; its poisoned utopias. They are in the presence of an utterly compelling idealist and are helplessly drawn in to his warped logic.
“One of the most brilliant plays of this generation.” – Fine Print India
“Terrifying, searing, transfixing.” - The Scotsman
“A tour de force.“ - The Stage
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 14+
Magic & More with Frisco Fred
Comedy On The Square
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Genre: Comedy/Physical Theatre / Text based but visual
Come spend a fun hour with the world's only nearsighted comic, magician, juggler, escape-artist & tightrope walker.
SEE - Fred risk his life by juggling knives inches from the front row! HEAR - the laughter and applause as he brings audience volunteers up to star in the show! WONDER - how did he find that card! From the Edinburgh Fringe to the Great Wall of China he really has been “around the world for a laugh”.
“It’s fun, funny & always entertaining...” - Edinburgh List
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 7+
The Tale of a T-Shirt
Kennwort:Bergstation & Fixt Point Theatre
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Genre: Theatre Comedy
Float around the world as you follow the fantasy of a t-shirt, from cotton to cloth…crossing borders, inspiring closet dreams, landing in donation bins, sailing across the ocean and dancing to the beats of the factories in this beautiful tale of adventure full of humour and humanity. Just imagine….
“… one of the best shows in the Fringe.” ***** - CBC Toronto
“..if only every T-Shirt had these three to tell its tale.” **** - Winnipeg SUN
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
H&A Screenplay
Beautiful Confusion Productions
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Genre: Theatre / Text based but visual
Complete with tough questions about the intersection of intellect and passion, bouncing balls and lots of fresh watermelon, Anne Carson’s H&A Screenplay invites you to follow legendary lovers Heloise and Abelard on a multimedia journey from 12th century France to the present, with a quick side trip to Hell along the way.
“Necessary viewing.” – Prague Post on Necropolis - Prague Fringe 2007
“Provocative, fun, intellectual and challenging.” – BLATT on Savage Love - Prague Fringe 2006
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
TOMIC (divisible)
Clockwork Rocket
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Genre: Theatre
Sean Damian Bruno is trying to write about atomic weapons. Until the arrival of a mysterious package forces his journey into the whirlings of Uranium 235 to take an unexpected detour through a series of seemingly unrelated facts, fictions and lonely motels; in an attempt to categorize lost memories, collate shifting relationships, split heavy atoms and discover the hidden energies within divided things.
“Arresting Spoken Word Artist” - BBC Radio
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Contains strong language
Sax to the Max!
The National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain
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Genre: Music / Some use of language
SAX to the MAX! pushes the energy and imagination of thirty feisty saxophonists to extremes, drawing on all the resources of their splendid eight-sax family to deliver an appealing but uncompromising programme of genre-busting versatility.
Themes of dance and travel weave through Argentinian tango, rag, and bustling city soundscapes, with an antipodean waltz featuring the world’s tiniest sax, the soprillo.
“…an awesome sight…tremendous agility and evident delight…” - The Edinburgh Guide
Language: n/a
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Karagiozis Exposed
Open Arts
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Genre: Physical Theatre / Text based but visual
Karagiozis is a Cypriot shadow puppet. Through a mistake of his puppeteer, he momentarily tastes the human world.
Trapped again behind his screen, he revolts to return to this newly found world. Through physical theatre, experimental architecture, live original music and traditional puppet theatre, Karagiozis takes us on a satirical journey of confronting a new dimension.
“The idea is authentic and at long last we can speak of an outstanding performance… ingenious, both in conception and in content….” - Politis, Cyprus
Language: In English, Greek & French
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
The Sacred Sow
Prague Playhouse
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Genre: Theatre
Dark and lyrical, the play’s characters spin yarns about themselves, each other and the traditional, rural Ireland around them. Enter a world of ghosts, faeries and curses, a place where a song can call up the dead and family bonds are never broken. An unforgiving look at what happens when this world makes contact with the outside: immigrant workers from Eastern Europe or the Travelers. Language and song intertwine to tell the tale…
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
A Stretch of the Imagination
Monk and Mort
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Genre: Comedy / Text based but visual
Monk O’Neil, in the back of beyond, is facing death alone, with resilience and humor, even anticipation
“Stretch“ is an affirmation of life in the face of inevitable death, and an affirmation of death itself as a fulfilment of the whole life cycle.
This production of a modern Australian classic makes its European debut after playing to rave reviews around Australia.
“Classy, intellectual, witty, passionate and gut-wrenchingly funny…“ - Melbourne Herald-Sun.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Contains strong language
[H]Art am Limit / Utopeske One-Woman-Emotional-Popcorn-Revue
Anne Frütelová
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Genre: Musical Cabaret / Text based but visual
Actress, comedien, singer and poet Anne Frütel performs a Brecht-Liederabend, that isn’t one anymore at all. For, oh mankind! Times have changed! Where once big utopias used to shine, there remains only the faint glow of promises of happiness in our post-idealistic ages.
This anarchic performance of bright chanson-clownery will make you laugh and think. But be careful: Nothing is safe, when Frütel enters the stage, not even the audience…
Avantgarde-cabaret, hard at the limit!
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Cassandra
Multi story
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Genre: Theatre / Text based but visual
Visually arresting, and with the trademark physicality of the company, “Cassandra” is in part a thriller. Cassandra foresees her own destruction but who will betray her? Who is the enemy-within? Her heroic brother, the servant who worships her or the mysterious figure in her nightmares?
"A subtle, intriguing exploration of war and violence that neatly sidesteps preaching and sentimentality.
As much 9/11 as Ancient Greece, this is beautiful theatre that gets under your skin. Not to be missed." - See Magazine
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
Andi Neate
Andi Neate
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Genre: Music / Text based but visual
Scottish singer/songwriter Andi Neate returns for her 5th appearance at Prague Fringe.
A songwriter of exceptional talent, with a powerful voice and a gift for melody and an unexpected turn of phrase, she is a compelling live performer who has been compared to Ani Di Franco, the Cranberries and Suzane Vega.
“Rock, folk, soul street-tough acoustic artist looks set to go far…“- Musician Magazine
“…gob-smackingly good voice and highly sensitive song-writing skills…“ - 3 weeks Edinburgh Fringe
Language: n/a
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
40 Feathered Winks
The Paper Birds
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Genre: Physical Theatre / Some use of language
One third of human life is spent in bed; resting, crying, hiding, lovemaking, sleeping, dreaming and dying. The conscious and unconscious mind interweaves forming a patchwork story of 8 characters as they journey in, under and over their beds.
Live original music accompanies this spectacular visual and physical exploration of time passed horizontally from sleepovers to hangovers, orgasms to clinical depression.
“Impressive, heartfelt, wonderful…“ - The Guardian.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
Not in My Name! – The Trial of Niccolo Machiavelli
Michael McEvoy
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Genre: One-man show / Text based
Michael McEvoy's terrific one-man play asks: Should Machiavelli be held accountable for "Machiavellian" leaders like Bush?
“Thrillingly evokes an exciting period in Italian history.” – Metro
“A portrayal of the complexity of Machiavelli’s personality and motives.” - www.one4review.com
“Always fresh and fascinating. A heated finale.” - British Theatre Guide
“Michael McEvoy dominated the stage with a superb, subtle, animated demeanour from his entrance till his explosive exit. A heartrending indictment." – Dawn
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
Carus & the True Believers
Carus & The True Believers
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Genre: Music / Music & good vibes – the universal language!
Music & good vibes – the universal language!
One of Australia’s most loved folk-rock-roots bands, Carus & The True Believers return to the Prague Fringe by popular demand. A standout on the Oz Festival circuit, alongside contemporaries The John Butler Trio and The Waifs, Carus & the The True Believers have been steadily building a loyal following in Europe with major festivals and sold out shows from London to Berlin to Zurich.
Brilliant songwriting backed by an incredible high-energy band of great musicianship.
“…by the end of the show everyone was on the dance floor!” – 3 Weeks Mag, Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for everyone who knows how to smile!
Bach-Bukowski
Willem van Ekeren
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Genre: Music
You may not believe it but Willem van Ekeren plays on the piano from J.S. Bach's 'The Well-tempered Clavier', while bluesy singing (like Tom Waits, Randy Newman) from Charles Bukowski's 'The Last Night of the Earth Poems' and… it fits like a glove!
“…Van Ekeren reaches a great height in bringing together this composer and author... Bach and Bukowski show a relationship of souls, which is an exciting surprise.“ - NRC-Handelsblad, The Netherlands
Language: n/a
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
A Day In Prague, A Night In Brazil
Peter Griggs
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Genre: Music
After his sellout success at the Prague Fringe 2007, American guitarist Peter Griggs returns for an
unforgettable evening of music. Griggs takes listeners on a journey into their own imagination as he explores the cool Brazilian sounds of bossa nova, acoustic jazz and nuevo flamenco.
“Peter Griggs performs magic!“ - Bergische Morning Post, Germany
“A splash of Brazilian sunshine … “ - Inverness Courier, Scotland
Special guest: Prague sound artist Flossy.
Language: n/a
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
The Hallucinogenic Toreador, a DaDa Exploration
Lime House Theater Collective
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Genre: DaDa Performance Art / Text based but visual
The Hallucinogenic Toreador, A DaDa Exploration, is a look at the subconscious world of Salvador Dali through one of his most famous paintings. Lime House Theater Collective has constructed a performance that embraces chaos, explores the unknown, and gives way to dream imagery, as well as our own subconscious journey through the provocative painting.
Language: Non-Verbal
Age accessibility: Suitable for adults only
Doppelganger
The Phoenix Players
READ MORE | BUY TICKETS | FRINGE VOUCHER
Genre: Comedy / Text based
Ahoj! Your favourite nightmare – “the war on terror” is here! In these politically rabid times, a mulla however intelligent is “not worth a blair in or out of the bush”, as “the wise fool” Mulla Nasrudin mirrors the sublime and the ridiculous of today’s turbulent times. Let your hair down with the howlarious adventures of the original harlequin that has entertained generations for centuries.
“Wonderfully expressive comic…electrifying…” - Edinburgh Festival
“Dauntless energy…..high voltage performance…” - The Other Festival
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Suitable for all
A Day In Dig Nation
The Flying Carpet Theatre Company
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Genre: Physical theatre / multi media
Animation + Movement + Laughter = DIG
Become obsessed with media; forget how to communicate with mankind.
"In a very real sense, DIG NATION is the future of theater. McQuilken takes charge of multiple technologies to create an integrated stage work… he uses technology to comment on itself. Don't miss this show." – Seattle Weekly
“McQuilken is a man of diverse and remarkable talent… DIG NATION has impressive scope and flawless execution… A multimedia vaudeville extravaganza…” – Seattle Times
Language: Largely non-verbal
Age accessibility: Suitable for ages 13+. Contains some strong language.
Topping & Butch's Afternoon Tease
Topping & Butch
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Genre: Comedy / Text based but visual
Topping & Butch's first intimate tea-time show around a piano. A relaxed chance to hear some of the stories over the last ten years together with lots of gossip, saucy songs and camp banter. Free cake / Waitress not included.
"Topping and Butch are fabulous entertainers: gregarious in manner and contageous with their easy laughter, they are absolute naturals." – Chortle
"Masters of innuendo and double entendres, they write the funniest songs in the business…" - The Scotsman
Language: In English
Age accessibility: Contains occasional strong language
Celtic feet
Gordon School of Dancing
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Genre: Dance
Back after a successful Fringe in 2007! Celtic Feet are an energetic and enthusiastic group of young dancers who breathe new life into traditional Scottish Dance using fast paced, contemporary dance music and original choreography by their proud Principal – Robina Addison MBE. This combination makes for an entertaining and inspiring display while remaining true to a long and well respected dance tradition. They are taking traditional dance into the future.
Language: Non-Verbal
Age accessibility: Suitable for the whole family
No Exit
Act Provocateur Int
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Genre: Theatre / Text based but visual
Highly acclaimed, shocking and brilliant, Act Provocateur Int. adaptation of NO EXIT explores not only the psychological side of Sartre’s famous statement – “Hell is other people“, but performs it on the base of tense physical and sexual fighting of these three characters who

