June 2004

Compiled by Marie Šrámková
Photo: archiv

Hanging existential debate

In a dramatization of a novel by one of Austria’s foremost writers and dramatists, Thomas Bernhard, Karel and Marian Roden have their first opportunity to act together. The play centers on two old men who endlessly squabble at the Art History Museum in Vienna in front of the Tintoretto painting “Men with White Beards”. Are their quarrels the result of the painting, or of principal existential questions? What is behind the paintings, and the custom of hanging them there? Why exactly did the ancients paint portraits and then hang them on walls?

T. Bernhard: Staří mistři / Old Masters, Divadlo Komedie, premiere June 4, also on June 6, 8, 13 at 19:30, tickets CZK 70-180

Do you wanna hear a secret?

The chances of seeing a Beatles reunion concert ended with the demise of John Lennon and, more recently, George Harrison. Of the original Fab Four only two are still making music – while Ringo Starr performs only rarely, Paul McCartney has been pursuing a solo career since the Beatles’ breakup. In 2003 McCartney (currently 62) began a tour of European cities, and now he’s finally coming to Prague with his marvellous band of musicians. Paul’s concerts are famous for their energy, to say nothing of the music: a selection of the best of his thirty years of performing solo, as well as immortal hits by the Beatles.

Paul McCartney, T-Mobile Park
June 6 at 20:00, tickets CZK 895-4,995

Dancers from a distant land

As part of the Tanec Praha 2004 festival, Tanz Ensemble Cathy Sharp presents a multi-style evening that includes two dance works, “Just For Fun” and “Happy Land Far Away” by Cathy Sharp, and “Out of White” by the Dutch choreographer Regina van Berkel. The Swiss ensemble was established in 1991 in Basel. It has developed into a first-rate company that enchants audiences with fantasy, playfulness, innovation and, above all, dance skills based on a perfectly executed technique somewhere between ballet and modern dance.

Tanz Ensemble Cathy Sharp: Happy Land Far Away, Divadlo Archa
June 25, 26 at 20:00, tickets CZK 270, reduced CZK 170, standing CZK 120

Theater
3. 6. – Thomas & Ruhller – show, Dobeška 20:00
4. 6. – Old Masters – world premiere, Divadlo Komedie 19:30
4.-6. 6. – Fringe Off: Trollwerk – festival, Palác Akropolis 13:00 a 18:30
5. 6. – Caligula, Divadlo Pod Palmovkou 19:00
6. 6. – Komik – last performance, Stavovské divadlo 19:00
7. 6. – Divadlo Sklep: Výběr z besídek 2000-2003, Dobeška 19:30
9. 6. – Markéta Lazarová – last performance, Národní divadlo 19:00
10. 6. – Poručík z Inishmoru, Švandovo divadlo na Smíchově 19:00
11. 6. – 100 years of EFB: D 04 – Tribute to E. F. Burianovi, Divadlo Archa 20:00
12. 6. – Portugálie, Činoherní klub 19:30
15. 6. – Švejk – premiere, Divadlo Komedie 19:30
16. 6. – Marriage, Švandovo divadlo na Smíchově 19:00
17. 6. – Imbecil M. U. T. 2004, Divadlo Komedie 19:30
18. 6. – Tartuffe, Švandovo divadlo na Smíchově 19:00
19. 6. – Habaďůra – new performance, Divadlo Na Fidlovačce 15:00
22. 6. – Divadlo Vizita: Mystická mistička, Divadlo Archa 20:00
25. 6. – Správce – premiere, Činoherní klub 19:30
25.-30. 6. – Summer Shakespeare Festival, Pražský hrad – Nejvyšší purkrabství 20:30
29.-30. 6. – Tragic History of Doctor Faust, Vyšehrad 20:00

Opera
4. 6. – Tosca, Národní divadlo 19:00
5. 6. – Turandot, Státní opera 19:00
13. 6. – The Bartered Bride – last performance, Národní divadlo 14:00, 19:00
15. 6. – Rusalka, Národní divadlo 19:00
19. 6. – Don Giovanni, Stavovské divadlo 14:00, 19:00
22. 6. – Máchův deník, Divadlo Kolowrat 19:00
23. 6. – Výlety páně Broučkovy, Národní divadlo 19:00
24. 6. – La Nozze di Figaro, Stavovské divadlo 19:00
26. 6. – The Magic Flute, Stavovské divadlo 19:00
29. 6. – Český triptych II.: Il Seina’s Heart – premiere, Stavovské d. 19:00
30. 6. – Beauty and the Beast, Národní divadlo 19:00

Dance

1.-28. 6. – Tanec Praha 2004 – festival, Divadlo Ponec 20:00
8.-9. 6. – Granhoj Dans: 8IQ – no woman no cry, Divadlo Archa 20:00
13. 6. – Family Album – new performance, Stavovské d. 14:00, 19:00
14. 6. – Lady of the Camellias, Státní opera 19:00
15.-16. 6. – Rialto – William Petit: Islavat, Divadlo Archa 20:00
18.-19. 6. – Wings – step show, Palác Blaník 19:30
18.-19. 6. – Faustroll, Divadlo Archa 20:00
19. 6. – Lucrezia Borgia, Národní divadlo 16:00 a 20:00
25.-26. 6. – Tanz Ensemble Cathy Sharp: Happy Land Far Away, Divadlo Archa 20:00

Classical music
8.-9. 6. – Prague Symphonic Orchestra FOK, Obecní dům – Smetanova síň
15.-16. 6. – Prague Symphonic Orchestra FOK, Obecní dům – Smetanova síň
15. 6. – Opera Galaconcert, Státní opera 19:00
17. 6. – Opera Galaconcert, Státní opera 19:00
22. 6. – Czech National Symphonic Orchestra, Rudolfinum – Dvořákova síň 19:30

Modern music
5. 6. – Algida Big Chill – festival of chillout music, Střelecký ostrov 12:00
6. 6. – Paul McCartney, T-Mobile Park 20:00
8. 6. – Yes, Sazka Arena 20:00
9. 6. – Peter Lipa & Band – jazz, blues, Jazz klub Železná v Klubu Mecca 21:00
10. 6. – Kabát, Stadion Slavia Eden 19:30
10. 6. – Ester Kočičková and Lubomír Nohavica, Kaštan 20:00
11. 6. – De La Soul – hip-hop, Malá sportovní hala 20:00
14. 6. – Judas Priest, T-Mobile aréna 20:00
17. 6. – Filip Topol, Kaštan 20:00
17. 6. – Festival Fringe Off: Chakkiri Norio, Palác Akropolis 20:00
20. 6. – Lucie and FOK, T-Mobile Aréna 20:00
20. 6. – No Means No, Lucerna Music Bar 20:00
23. 6. – David Bowie: Reality Tour, T-Mobile Park 19:00
25. 6. – Lili Marlene, Malostranská Beseda 20:30
29. 6. – Lenny Krawitz, T-Mobile Park 19:00
30. 6. – Sto zvířat, Stromovka 20:00
1. 7. – Metallica, T-Mobile Park 19:00

Family entertainment

5. 6. – Edith Piaf – Sparrow from the Suburb – musical, Divadlo v Dlouhé 15:00
8. 6. – What the Moon Told – children’s show, Divadlo Komedie 10:00
9. 6. – Sense and Happiness, Divadlo Minor 9:30
10. 6. – Alice in Wonderland – children’s show, Divadlo Komedie 10:00
12. 6. – Balada pro banditu – musical, Divadlo Na Fidlovačce 15:00, 19:30
23.-26. 6. – Gypsies Go to Heaven – musical, Divadlo Bez zábradlí 19:00
24.-25. 6. – I Love You, You Are Great, But Change – musical, Palác Blaník 19:00

Forgotten panoramas

Photography buffs can peruse a unique exhibition of works by local artist Ivan Lutterer, who would be fifty now. Sixty-eight panoramic shots taken with Josef Sudek’s legendary Kodak depict Prague’s islands, playgrounds, swimming pools, dumps, and courtyards, as well as romantic backwaters. Lutterer’s name is mainly connected with projects “Czech Person” and “Glance” at Czech World 1898-1998. He created thematically comprehensive collections to which he constantly made additions, and he never wanted to make unfinished works public. He also played a role in preserving the historical heritage of Langhans Studio. The show is accompanied by a coffee-table book with 127 selected panoramic shots and texts by Anna Fárová and Václav Sokol.

Ivan Lutterer: Panoramata 1984-1991, Langhans Galerie Praha
until July 10, tickets CZK 60, reduced CZK 30

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.

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