Compiled by Marie Šrámková
Photo: archiv

Adornments of erotica Jiří Jahelka Erotica and erotic symbols have played an important role in human history since its very beginnings. Basic erotic symbols always have a deeper meaning – fertility and reproduction – and their depiction wasn’t considered controversial. Erotic symbols appeared as early as the very first ornamentation. However, in most European and American countries attitudes towards this theme are different. Contributors to this unique project, which occupies 80 square meters of exhibition space, include forty renowned Czech and Slovak artists and fine arts students at Czech and Slovak colleges. Erotický šperk – “Eros”, Hergetova cihelna until the end of February 2004, open daily 10-18, entrance free

Theater
4. 2. – Mask and Face, Činoherní klub 19:30
5. 2. – An Egg, Gong 19:30
6. 2. – Divadlo Vizita: Měsíční kulacení, Divadlo Archa 20:00
7. 2. – Ivanov, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
8. 2. – Waiting for Godot, Činoherní klub – Miniklub 19:30
8.-12. 2. – Caveman – one man show, Klub Lávka 20:00
9. 2. – Cannibals, Divadlo Komedie 19:30
10-13. 2. – Marné tázání nebes, Divadlo Archa 20:00
12. 2. – Coriolanus, Národní divadlo 19:00
12. 2. – Uncle Vanya, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
14. 2. – Portugálie, Činoherní klub 19:30
15. 2. – Nevidím to černě, Divadlo Metro 16:00
16.-18. 2. – HaDivadlo: Top Dogs, Divadlo Archa 20:00
17. 2. – Square of Heroes, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
18. 2. – Podivné odpoledne Dr. Zvonka Burkeho, Činoherní klub 19:30
20. 2. – Arest – premiéra, Divadlo v Dlouhé 19:00
21. 2. – Return to the Desert, Činoherní klub 19:30
23. 2. – Perfect Days, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
26. 2. – Top Girls – premiere, Stavovské divadlo 19:00
28. 2. – The Balcony, Divadlo Na zábradlí 19:00
29. 2. – Third Rome, Divadlo Komedie 19:30

Opera
4. 2. – La Traviata – Národní divadlo 19:00
6. 2. – Rigoletto, Národní divadlo 19:00
7. 2. – Le Nozze di Figaro, Stavovské divadlo 19:00
8. 2. – The Bartered Bride, Národní divadlo 14:00 and 19:00
11. 2. – Rusalka, Národní divadlo 19:00
12. 2. – Le Nozze di Figaro, Státní opera 19:00
13. 2. – Tosca, Národní divadlo 19:00
14. 2. – Don Giovanni, Stavovské divadlo 14:00 and 19:00
18. 2. – Rigoletto, Státní opera 19:00
22. 2. – The Devil and Kate, Národní divadlo 11:00
24. 2. – Mácha’s Diary, Divadlo Kolowrat 19:00
25. 2. – The Magic Flute, Stavovské divadlo 13:00
27. 2. – Don Giovanni, Stavovské divadlo 13:00
28. 2. – The Magic Flute, Stavovské divadlo 13:00
29. 2. – Rigoletto, Státní opera 19:00

Dance

Firewater in Prague This New York alternative rock band is famed for incorporating many musical trends into its dynamic sound. By smoothly blending the vocals of Tod A., former bass guitarist of Cop Shoots Cop, Firewater successfully continues with its dynamic and enthusiastic performances. Tod A.’s gruff voice acts as the perfect focal point for piano, violin, saxophone, and drums. The band, which is currently touring to promote its latest album, The Man On the Burning Tightrope, crams in a great mix of hard rock, punk, pop, klezmer, and circus music. The band’s shows are opened by The Devics. Firewater (USA), Roxy Sunday February 8 from 19:00, tickets CZK 220-250

7. 2. – Lucrezia Borgia, Národní divadlo 17:00 a 20:00
9.-10. 2. – Kruh, Puttó: 3 men – I., II. premiere, Divadlo Ponec 20:00
13. 2. – Malá Inventura – Stage Code: Robyn.Zone, Divadlo Alfred ve dvoře 20:30
15. 2. – Malá inventura – Teatr Rajdo: Ragnarök, Divadlo Alfred ve dvoře 20:30
16.-17. 2. – Bakarabia – I. and II. premiere, Divadlo Ponec 20:00
18.-20. 2. – Fragile – Laura’s Story, Divadlo Alfred ve dvoře 20:00
19. 2. – Lady of the Camellias, Státní opera 19:00
22. 2. – Songs of the Earth – unconventional ballet, Stavovské divadlo 14:00 a 19:00
24.-25. 2. – Charlotta Őfverholm & Jan Kodet: Lola & Mr. Talk – I. and II. premiere, Divadlo Archa 20:00
24.-25. 2. – Mirage – I. and II. premiere, Divadlo Ponec 20:00
25.-27. 2. – Všechna jediná, Divadlo Alfred ve dvoře 20:00
29. 2. – Jak hlavou zdi neprorážet – I., II. premiere, Divadlo Ponec 20:00

Classical music
2.-29. 2. – Czech Philharmonic, Rudolfinum, Dvořákova síň
4.-29. 2. – Symphonic orchestra hl. m. Prahy FOK, various places
10. 2. – Zuzana Stirská & Gospel Time, Gong 19:30

Modern music
3. 2. – Václav Neckář & Bacily – pop, Gong 19:30
4. 2. – Psí vojáci, Palác Akropolis 19:30
6. 2. – Lili Marlene, Vagon 21:00
17. 2. – Future Line, Palác Akropolis 19:30
19. 2. – Dan Bárta & Illustratosphere, Palác Akropolis 19:30
20. 2. – BL!NDMAN ELECTR!C, Divadlo Archa 20:00
23. 2. – Michal Prokop & Friends, Palác Akropolis 20:00
25. 2. – Mňága a Žďorp, Palác Akropolis 19:30
26. 2. – Tornádo Lue, Palác Akropolis 19:30
28. 2. – Zone Connection show – dance party, Veletržní palác 19:00

Family entertainment

2.-7. 2. – Excalibur – musical, Divadlo Ta Fantastika 18:00
9. 2. – Canibals, Divadlo Komedie 19:30
11.-14. 2. – Rebels – musical, Divadlo Broadway 18:00
15. 2. – HC Sparta vs. HC Liberec – hockey, T-Mobile aréna 17:00
17.-18. 2. – Alice in Wonderland, Divadlo Komedie 10:00
18.-21. 2. – Galileo – musical, Divadlo Kalich 19:00
21.-22. 2. – Žižkovský masopust, Palác Akropolis 14:00
20. 2. – HC Sparta vs. HC Vítkovice – hockey, T-Mobile aréna 18:30
24. 2. – HC Sparta vs. HC Plzeň – hockey, T-Mobile aréna 18:30
26.-28. 2. – Les Misérables – musical, GoJa Music Hall 19:00

 

Microcosm of criminality

“Arest” is the first title from a three-part project, (3x), by Pavel Landovský that Divadlo v Dlouhé is preparing in cooperation with the National Theater. The author, an actor and dramatist, wrote the play on the basis of his own experiences. It wasn’t until he was jailed for dissident activities under the communist regime that he realized that the prison environment offers many themes and examples of distinctive human characteristics. It is simply a place for play in which positive and negative characters exist – informers, miscreants, and racists, but also humanists, comics, and tragic figures – in short, people you can encounter anywhere. Landovský’s play has been performed only at the Academie Theater in Vienna and over several European radio stations. Landovský himself will perform in the stage reading.

Arest – scénické čtení, Divadlo v Dlouhé – divadelní kavárna
Friday February 20, from 19:00, tickets CZK 140, reduced CZK 100

Encore

This month the Alfred ve dvoře theater and the NOD Roxy club will present an abridged version of one of last year’s most interesting performances on the independent Czech theater scene. This special show titled “Malá inventura” will stage12 performances. Some of these originated through a cooperative effort of Nora Nohejlová’s movement theater, Apnie, with Robyn.Zone, a theater of objects, emotions, and movement, with the band Stage Code, as well as the theatrical-graphic performance “Na jejím gauči”, by Halka Třešňáková. The festival introduces the New Network project, which is focused on the distribution of independent theatrical art in this country.

Malá inventura, divadlo Alfred ve dvoře a klub NOD Roxy
February 12-15, performances begin at 17:00, 19:00 and 20:30, tickets CZK 150, students CZK 80

Tickets for these events may be purchased at any of the Ticketpro outlets, online through www.ticketpro.cz., or by phoning the TicketPro call center at 296 329 999.