September 2019
"He who asks too much, learns too much..."
Can light be captured? You can't meet the past. But the sun is still shining, and when it's bright, it awakens the past.
Yellow Darkness delves into a time and space where birth, life and a death have no causality. Light becomes a musical instrument that takes us to unknown worlds. The author is an orphaned figure in a space created by an interactive play of laser rays.
Petr Nikl (1960) – Artist, writer, illustrator, musician and performer. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. He is a founding member of the Tvrdohlaví group and received the Jindřich Chaloupecký Prize for young artists in 1995. Nikl has been collaborating with the Archa Theatre since 1994, when he created the scenography and costumes for the first project of the Opera La Serra. In the following years, he presented his solo performances and collaborated with Kristýna Lhotáková and Ladislav Soukup on the performance Dance of Toys, and with Jana Svobodová on the projects Slunovrat, Mirror, Mirror and Worn Dreams. His recent project Yellow Darkness evolved as a continuation of his previous play – the black and white melodrama I Am Your Bunny. The performance was created as a co-production with the Archa Theatre, where it has been presented in various incarnations since 2011.
Credits
Concept and performance: Petr Nikl
Laser interactions & sound: David Vrbík
Music: Jan Burian Jr.
Lights: Patrik Sedlák
Flying objects: Ondřej Eremiáš
Translation provided by students from Charles University’s Institute of Translation Studies
Produced by: Archa Theatre
Premiere: 21 September 2018, Archa Theatre, Prague
Length: 70 minutes
Sun
20:00
One-room Flats
Veronika Knytlová, Jiří Havelka#Study
PREMIERE
Mon
20:00
One-room Flats
Veronika Knytlová, Jiří Havelka#Study
PREMIERE
October 2019
Wed
20:00
Jan Mocek – Virtual Ritual
Archa Theatre and Shared Cities: Creative MomentumEnglish–friendly
PREMIERE
Thu
20:00
Jan Mocek – Virtual Ritual
Archa Theatre and Shared Cities: Creative MomentumEnglish–friendly
PREMIERE
Fri
10:00–16:00
Sun
20:00
Samira Elagoz – Cock Cock... Who’s There?
4+4 DAYS IN MOTION 2019English–friendly
Mon
20:00
Gérald Kurdian – Hot Bodies – Stand Up
4+4 DAYS IN MOTION 2019English–friendly
Wed
20:00
Louis Vanhaverbeke / CAMPO – Mikado Remix
4+4 DAYS IN MOTION 2019English–friendly
Thu
20:00
Silke Huysmans & Hannes Dereere – Mining Stories
4+4 DAYS IN MOTION 2019#Study
Wed
20:00
Russkies?
Jan Burian Jr., Jaroslav Hrdlička, Jana Svobodová and coll./ Archa Theatre#Study
Thu
10:00
Russkies?
Jan Burian Jr., Jaroslav Hrdlička, Jana Svobodová and coll./ Archa Theatre#Study
Archa for Schools
Fri
18:00
EFB Festival / Theatre D as a cultural centre, Life feed from the EFB in the Archa Theatre
The avant-garde lives!Fri
20:00
EFB Festival / BERG Orchestra (CZ) & Kalabis Quintet (CZ),Pavel Bořkovec Quartet, Jan Burian Jr.
The avant-garde lives!Sat
14:30
EFB Festival / Štěpán Uhlíř: builder songs and jazz jam
The avant-garde lives!Sat
15:00
EFB Festival / EFB as the "forefather of multimedia creation"
The avant-garde lives!Sat
17:00
EFB Festival / E. F. Burian / Jaroslava Šiktancová / BodyVoiceBand – War
The avant-garde lives!Sat
18:30
EFB Festival / The Art of Engagement
The avant-garde lives!Fri
20:00
La Putyka
10 Years of Cirk La Putyka EnsembleSpecial bonus after the show – discussion, photo exhibition and DJ
Sat
20:00
Ščegetavček
Kadınlar: Daisy Alexander, Millie Done, Çiğdem Erdöl, Varja HrvatinEnglish–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
November 2019
Sat
13:00
Arctic festival 2019
Buchty a loutky, Už jsme doma, Vassvik, Bjørn Anders Nymoen and othersWed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Splintery Goodwill
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Accidental Re-collapse
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Fri
20:00
Ordinary People
Jana Svobodová, Wen Hui and coll. / Archa Theatre / Living Dance StudioEnglish–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
20:00
Night of the Theatres: Ordinary People
Jana Svobodová, Wen Hui and coll. / Archa Theatre / Living Dance StudioSun
20:00
Vladimír Mišík – I’ll meet you one day, the album release show
Blue Shadows & guests, special guest: PAUL BRADYThu
20:00
#Study
AKCENT FESTIVAL
Fri
20:00
English–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
20:00
Granma. Posaunen aus Havanna
Stefan Kaegi/Rimini Protokoll (CH/DE)English–friendly
AKCENT FESTIVAL
December 2019
Mon
10:00
Sat
20:00
EKG – Of Love and Jesus
Igor Malijevský, Jaroslav Rudiš and guestsSun
20:00
EKG – Of Love and Space
Igor Malijevský, Jaroslav Rudiš and guestsMon
20:00
1144
Tom Jaspers and Lise Grimelund-KjelsenFREE ADMISSION
Archa.lab
Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Vyhnání z mumráje
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Jasná křeč
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.January 2020
Tue
19:30–21:00
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – The Latest Particles
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Thu
10:00
Archa for schools
Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Abandoned Quarry
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Fri
10:00
Tue
10:00
Archa for Schools: Listen to Franz Vol. 5
Slovák and Burian Jr.Tue
19:30–21:00
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueSun
20:00
Home at the End of the World
Goose on a String Theatre / Anna DavidováTue
19:30–21:00
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Russkies?
Jan Burian Jr., Jaroslav Hrdlička, Jana Svobodová and coll./ Archa Theatre#Study
Thu
20:00
Russkies?
Jan Burian Jr., Jaroslav Hrdlička, Jana Svobodová and coll./ Archa Theatre#Study
February 2020
Tue
19:30–21:00
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Cool Aunt
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Careless Investigator
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Fri
10:00
Archa for schools
Sat
20:00
Efterklang, support: Kristín Anna
presented by10:15 EntertainmentSun
18:00
Jan Komárek – Hiroshima the Magician
SMALL INVENTORY FESTIVALEnglish–friendly
Tue
19:30–21:00
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueThu
20:00
Jan Mocek – Virtual Ritual
SMALL INVENTORY FESTIVALEnglish–friendly
Fri
20:00
Jan Mocek – Virtual Ritual
SMALL INVENTORY FESTIVALEnglish–friendly
March 2020
Tue
19:30–21:00
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
Production: IN FILM PragueThu
10:00–15:00
Blanka Žižka: The Body Knows / Tělo to ví
March 5 – 8 / workshop for proffesional actors, dancers and directorsArcha.lab
Fri
20:00
Rimini Protokoll (Stefan Kaegi) / Thomas Melle / Münchner Kammerspiele – Uncanny Valley
Presented by The Prague Theatre Festival of German Language and Archa TheatreSat
17:00
Rimini Protokoll (Stefan Kaegi) / Thomas Melle / Münchner Kammerspiele – Uncanny Valley
Presented by The Prague Theatre Festival of German Language and Archa TheatreSat
20:00
Rimini Protokoll (Stefan Kaegi) / Thomas Melle / Münchner Kammerspiele – Uncanny Valley
Presented by The Prague Theatre Festival of German Language and Archa TheatreMon
20:00
THOMAS & RUHLLER (NL) – Eiland / CANCELLED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS
Purchased tickets can be returned at the place of purchase. E-Tickets: the amount will be automatically returned to bank account.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Unrepeatable Joke / NEW DATE: 7 October 2021
postponed from 12 March 2020, 29 October 2020, 27 January 2021 and 12 May 2021Fri
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Merciful Fit – POSTPONED TO October 30, 2020
Your tickets remain valid.Sun
20:00
Dan Bárta & Illustratosphere / Zvířený prach tour – POSTPONED TO 2 NOVEMBER 2020
Your tickets remain valid.Mon
20:00
Listen to Franz Vol. 7 – POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
Your tickets remain valid. We will inform you about the new date through our website and social networks.Thu
20:00
Andrej Šeban a Petr Nikl – Vyšinu – POSTPONED TO 10 SEPTEMBER 2020
Purchased tickets remain valid.Sun
16:00
Jurisic – Mandicc (SL): Together / CANCELLED
Bazaar FestivalThu
20:00
Fidlovačka or Who Are We? – CANCELLED
The performance was cancelled. Your tickets will be refunded.Fri
10:00
Archa for Schools: Fidlovačka or Who Are We? – CANCELLED
Purchase tickets will be fully refunded.Mon
20:00
Collective Nesladim – House Without Sleep – POSTPONED TO 14 JULY 2020
Your tickets remain valid.April 2020
Fri
20:00
Gadžové jdou do nebe – POSTPONED TO 18. 9. and 19. 9.
Your tickets remain valid.Sat
20:00
Gadžové jdou do nebe – POSTPONED TO 18. 9. and 19. 9.
Your tickets remain valid.Mon
20:00
Maceo Parker / POSTPONED TO November 2, 2022
Presented by ISAMAX s.r.o.Thu
20:00
Collective Nesladim – House Without Sleep – POSTPONED TO 15 JULY 2020
Your tickets remain valid.Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – After All – POSTPONED TO November 29, 2020
Your tickets remain valid.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Unhappy Return – POSTPONED TO November 30, 2020
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20:00
EKG – Of Love and Fire – POSTPONED TO OCTOBER, 2020
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20:00
EKG – Of Love and Fire – POSTPONED TO OCTOBER, 2020
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20:00
CANCELLED: Van der Graaf Generator
presented by 10:15 EntertainmentWed
20:00
Destroyer – POSTPONED TO JANUARY 22, 2021
Purchased tickets remain valid.Sat
17:00
Colonization – new origin / POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2021
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20:00
Colonization – new origin / POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2021
Your tickets remain valid.Mon
20:00
Colonization – new origin / POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2021
Your tickets remain valid.Wed
20:00
Swans / CANCELLED
presented by Scrape Sound Inc., Silver Rocket and Archa TheatreMay 2020
Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Lost Universe – POSTPONED TO 18 JUNE 2020
Purchased tickets remain valid.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Carious Vulture – POSTPONED TO 18 JUNE 2020
Purchased tickets remain valid.Thu
20:00
Fri
20:00
Fri
20:00
Collective Nesladim – House Without Sleep – POSTPONED TO 15 JULY 2020
Your tickets remain valid.Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
LIMITED CAPACITY – REGISTRATION NECESSARYWed
20:00
Tros Sketos / POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 20, 2021
Purchased tickets remain valid.Thu
20:00
June 2020
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show 2020
LIMITED CAPACITY – REGISTRATION NECESSARYFri
10:00
Fri
10:00
Petr Nikl - Yellow Darkness / postponed to September 25, 2021
a colourful melodramaArcha for schools
Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Geyser of Futility
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Thu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Vykladači egyptských hlodů
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.July 2020
Tue
20:00
postponed from 30 March 2020
Wed
20:00
postoponed from 9 April and 22 May 2020
Fri
18:00–02:00
Mr. Wombat Showcase
feat. Avokaduo, Branko´s Bridge, Grottup, DJ Šaty s vlečkouMon
20:00
Divadlo Vizita - Tajemství vlastního těsta
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor Zborník.Fri
20:00
FALL FROM EVEREST + Velkatlusta0 + Lighthouse Keeper
moved from Varšava club on 13 March 2020August 2020
Sun
20:00
Swans / CANCELLED
presented by Scrape Sound Inc., Silver Rocket and Archa TheatreMon
Archa.lab
September 2020
Thu
20:00
Sat
18:00
Meeting with Václav Janoščík
venue: Cafe Plavky at the entrance door of ArchaSat
20:00
Collective Nesladim – House Without Sleep
+ discussion with Monika KlikováSat
20:00
The Toy Dolls / NEW DATE: 5 NOVEMBER 2022
Purchased tickets remain valid.Sun
19:00
Nová syntéza: Radim Hladík Tribute - POSTPONED TO 12. 9. 2021
support: Megaton Stars BandSun
20:00
CANCELLED: Van der Graaf Generator
presented by 10:15 EntertainmentFri
20:00
Gadžové jdou do nebe
Goose on a String TheatreSat
20:00