The Island!
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Experience a piece of unspoiled nature for yourself, experience the last 4% of wild emptiness! Scenic multimedia modulation of the habitat of a nameless island on the Jakubský Pond in the village of Poušť, Nymburk district. Dance of death. Dog and live heron. Terribly live performance.
“What happens when nothing happens?”
Director, choreographer: Jana Burkiewiczová, screenplay: Jana Burkiewiczová, Tomáš Luňák, Jiří Macek, performers: Helena Arenbergerová, Maxime Guenin, Michal Heriban, Eduard Adam Orszulik, Adam Pavlovčin, Ariadne Toumbeki, Ifigenia Toumbeki, Veronika Tökoli, guiding voices: Zuzana Stavná, Miroslav Krobot, illustrations: Jindřich Janíček (TakeTakeTake), animation: Tomáš Luňák, Tomáš Hájek, music: Jiří Konvalinka (Mutants Looking for a Way Out), scenic design: Jaroslav Wertig, lighting design: Pavla Beranová, costume design: Barbora Procházková (Project Sapience), masks: Štěpán Růžička, lights, projection: Petr Taclík, sound: Filip Jiskra, graphic design: Martina Černá (Imagery), photography: Václav Jirásek, video: Vojtěch Veškrna, production: Natálie Matysková, PR: Helena Novotná
The performance is presented by Burkicom with the support of grants from the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the Prague City Hall and Prague 7. Partner: La Fabrika.
Premiere 08 November 2021, La Fabrika, Prague.
“If we were to search for the event of the season, then this would be one. Wonderful dancers, great choreography, strong concept. Sometimes I feel like Czech dance is somewhat stuck, but this is truly a step forward. Hallelujah!”
Jana Návratová (IDU)
“Jana Burkiewiczová’s choreography reminds of a tornado. It is extravagant in its wild energy and the richness of images built on various situations and movement principles…”
Lucie Kocourková (Opera+)
“Beautiful, the best, wonderful! Make sure you don’t miss the Island!”
Patrik Florián (Dolce Vita)