Those Who Speak for Themselves

Established at Archa Theatre, Prague.

The Centre creates conditions for original work in the field of performing arts.
The Centre connects artists who, with the help of theatrical imagery, are focused on the current problems of contemporary society.
The Centre develops the artistic and educational component of documentary and social-specific theatre.
The Centre is part of an international contemporary performing arts network.

 

The Centre is currently working on the following projects:

 

Those Who Speak for Themselves

This project by the Archa Theatre combines theatrical production and education in the field of documentary theatre and theatre in a social context.

► https://tikdo.divadloarcha.cz/en/

 
International Summer School of Theatre in Social Context

Every year at the turn of August and September, students and theatre professionals from all over the world take part in the Archa Theatre's International Summer School. In addition to Czech lecturers, the courses are taught by renowned experts from abroad.

► https://www.divadloarcha.cz/en/archa-theatre-international-summer-school.html

 

What’SAP – Exchange of Social Art Practices

An international project dedicated to art and education. The aim of the project is to support young artists in working with various social groups and give them the opportunity to create their own production

► https://www.divadloarcha.cz/cz/what-sap.html
 

 
Akcent – International Festival of Documentary Theatre

The festival connects European and world theatre artists with local theatre professionals, who base their theatrical expression on real events, stories or positions on social issues.

► https://www.festivalakcent.cz/en/

 
 
Democracy Through Theatre

A project aimed at connecting theatre and democratic education. It focuses on decision-making processes in collective creative activity, the ability to perceive contemporary creation and tolerance, and openness to the unknown.

► https://www.divadloarcha.cz/en/democracy-through-theatre-archa-for-schools.html

 

 

What is documentary theatre?

Watch the documentary film by director Barbora Johansson, based on an interview with Jana Svobodová, director of the Those Who Speak For Themselves performance: