October 2021
An exceptional solo performance by Chinese dancer, choreographer and documentary filmmaker Wen Hui, this year's J. W. Goethe winner. The breath-taking solo stage composition combines an original screening of archive films with a personal statement by Wen Hui. Her dance is the fabric of a multimedia production in which the visual recordings of female representatives of early Chinese cinema are connected with authentic texts and stories of the present.
The production discovers for European audiences the Chinese progressive women's cinematography of the 1930s and reflects the growing feminist movement in today's China.
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The latest work of the Chinese theatre maker Wen Hui I'm 60 is a crystallization of her personal reflections on her own life attitudes as a woman and an artist. Wen Hui was inspired by classic silent and early sound films produced by pioneering film studios in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s. In them, women uncovered their courageous attitudes, revealed social problems, and addressed the pressing issues of gender policy in the Chinese culture of their time. The films were strongly influenced by the ideas of Chinese "new women", who criticized the Confucian patriarchal system and the associated conservative values. They focused on the presentation of strong female personalities in order to build a modern and liberal Chinese society.
Choreographer and dancer, Wen Hui also makes documentary movies and art installations. Frenchmagazine Télescope describes her as “a pioneer of dance…a miracle”. Wen Hui graduated from Beijing Dance Academy in 1989 with a degree in Choreography. In 1994, she studied modern dance in New York attending José Limón, Erick Hawkins and Trisha Brown’s classes. From 1997 to 1998, she received a scholarship from the Asian Cultural Council to further her study of modern dance and theatre production in New York. In 1994, she founded with Wu Wenguang, a documentary filmmaker, the Living Dance Studio in Beijing, the first independent art company in China. She has participated in curating and organizing numerous arts projects. For twenty years, Wen Hui has insisted on using theatre as an intervention in the society. Since 2008, she has begun to research the ways body forms the archive of personal, social documentation, using personal means to experiment how bodily memory catalyzes collision between history and reality.
Since its inception, the Living Dance Studio has become a pioneer in contemporary Chinese art.The company is committed to exploring the artistic process in an open arena, working with artists of all media and all disciplines, and creating performances that integrate dance, theatre, and all forms of audio/visual art. Its mission is both to perform the here-and-now realities in which we all live, and to bring public attention to the narratives and experiences that we can use to reflect on the past. The Living Dance Studio has presented its work in numerous local and global festivals including the Venice Biennale, Shanghai Biennale, the Festival d’Automne de Paris, Biennale de la Danse de Lyon, Archa Theatre/AKCENT Festival, SPIFI ART Festival Munich, IN TRANAIT BERLIN, TheaterHebbel am Ufer of Berlin, Kampnagel Hamburg, JULI DANST, Wiener Festwocheh, ZUERCHERTHEATEER SPEKTAKEL, DECEMBER DANCE Belgium, EUROKAZ FESTIVAL,Festival/Tokyo, Sesc Pompeia Sao Paulo, Singapore Arts Festival, Hong Kong Art Festival, etc.
Credits
Choreography & dance: Wen Hui
Dramaturgy and consulting: Zhang Zhen
Music: Wen Luyuan
Video: Rémi Crépeau et Zhou Xueping
Lights and stage management: Romain de Lagarde
Stagehand: Francisco Linares
Administration and booking: Damien Valette
Coordination: Louise Bailly
Production: Théâtre de la Ville, Living Dance Studio et Damien Valette Prod
Coproduction: Théâtre de la Ville/Festival d'automne à Paris
Wen Hui benefited from a residency at the Théâtre de la Ville - Les Abbesses and particularly thanks the technical team of the Théâtre des Abbesses
Laureate of the residency program from the French Institute at the Cité internationale des arts, Paris
With support from the Goethe-Institut in Beijing
With support from micadanses-Paris
Benefited from a dance studio at the CND Centre national de la danse, Paris
With support from the French Institute in China.
Premiere: October 15, 2021, Théâtre de la Ville, Paris
Performance was supported by
Sat
20:00
Japan Unlimited
Naoko Kikuchi, Suizan Lagrost, Monika Knoblochová, Kimei MatvijaNovember 2021
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from January 12th, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Tara Fuki - album launch / postponed to March 2, 2022
Presented by Archa Theatre and Indies ProductionFri
20:00
Alternativa meets Heartnoize
Kevin Richard Martin & Pedro Maia – Frequencies For Leaving Earth AVALTERNATIVA FESTIVAL
Sun
20:00
EKG Of Love and Distances
Igor Malijevský, Jaroslav Rudiš and guestsMon
20:00
EKG Of Love and Distances
Igor Malijevský, Jaroslav Rudiš and guestsTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from 19 January 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa Theatre
Thu
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa Theatre
Fri
20:00
Alternativa Festival
Ana Fosca, Kapital Band 1, Raw Deal, Félicia Atkinson, BCAA System, ZangeziMon
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from 26 January 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from February 2nd, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueSun
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodová
in Czech
Mon
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / English spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodováperformed in English
Tue
20:00
Gross Domestic Product / CANCELLED
Moving Station, Jiří Honzírek a coll.Fri
20:00
The History of Korean Western Theatre
Jaha Koo / CAMPOAKCENT FESTIVAL
Sat
20:00
The History of Korean Western Theatre
Jaha Koo / CAMPOAKCENT FESTIVAL
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from 9 February 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueDecember 2021
Thu
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
postponed from 18 December 2020 and 11 March 2021
Fri
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
postponed from 25 April 2020, 19 December 2020 and 12 March 2021
Sat
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
postponed from 26 April 2020, 20 December 2020 and 13 March 2021. Start of performance 8 pm!
Sun
17:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
postponed from 27 April 2020, 21 December 2020 and 14 March 2021
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from February 16th, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueWed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Swordfish Eye
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Bleating Bass
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFri
20:00
FULL MOON 10 + 1: Kalle, Autumnist, Repetitor / CANCELLED
Full Moon ForumSat
17:00
Cirkus Abrafrk
Daniil Charms, d. Anna Davidová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSat
20:00
Pammrová/Březina
directed by Jan Frič / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSun
19:00
Dramaturgical introduction to the performance of Cherwuiš
an interview with Yvonna Fričová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSun
20:00
Dictionary of the Khazars / CANCELLED FOR HEALTH REASONS
M. Pavić, J. Mikulášek, K. Menclerová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuTue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from February 23rd, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueThu
20:00
Unexpected Encounter, Vol. 2
The Jazz Dock Orchestra plays new music by young Czech composersFri
20:00
UHO music Showcase / LOOKING FOR A NEW DATE
Amelie Siba, badfocus, GIUDI, Island Mint, TooT ensembleMon
20:00
Tue
19:30
Public filming of the Jan Kraus Show / postponed from March 2nd, 2021
Production: IN FILM PragueJanuary 2022
Thu
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Orchestr Berg – Bohemian Nights / NEW DATE: June 24, 2022
Postponed from May 14, 2020, November 13, 2020, May 29, 2021 and January 20, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.Fri
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Orchestr Berg – Bohemian Nights / NEW DATE: June 25, 2022
Postponed from May 15, 2020, November 14, 2020, May 30, 2021 and January 21, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Unshovable bunch
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Intersection of sets
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFebruary 2022
Wed
20:00
postponed from October 31, 2021
Sun
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa Theatre
Mon
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa Theatre
Thu
18:30
Provázkovský obývák
Divadlo Husa na provázkuArcha Theatre foyer
Thu
20:00
Dictionary of the Khazars
M. Pavić, J. Mikulášek, K. Menclerová / Divadlo Husa na provázkuFri
18:30
Provázkovský obývák
Divadlo Husa na provázkuArcha Theatre foyer
Fri
18:30
Měnit realitu textem. CEDIT na scéně
Divadlo Husa na provázkuArcha Theatre foyer
Fri
20:00
Why the Child Is Cooking in the Polenta
Aglaja Veteranyi / Divadlo Husa na provázkuSun
20:00
Štěpán Filípek – 9
launch of a CD from the compositions of nine female authors for solo celloWed
20:00
Tabula Rasa – Air
Archa.FreshFri
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodová
Sat
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / English spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodováperformed in English
March 2022
Wed
20:00
Tara Fuki a M. Dvořáček – Motýlí křídla rozvlní Archu
presented by Archa Theatre and Indies ProductionWed
20:00
Jan Mocek Showcase: Virtual Ritual
a retrospective of Jan Mocek's theatrical workSun
20:00
Maceo Parker / POSTPONED TO November 2, 2022
Presented by ISAMAX s.r.o.Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Permissible harassment
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Resistible enticement
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkFri
20:00
Common Roots: Concert with Ukraine
Спільне коріння: Концерт з Україною
Театр Арха пропонує українцям безкоштовний вхід на концерт. Щоб отримати квиток, достатньо лише показати український або закордонний паспорт на касі театру.
Sun
20:00
Jan Burian – Self-portrait 70
or A hilarious show about the messed up life of one artist
Thu
19:00
Thu
21:30
April 2022
Fri
19:00
Fri
21:30
Sat
20:00
CANCELLED – Those Who Speak for Themselves
Purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date 29 May 2022.Sun
20:00
CANCELLED – Those Who Speak for Themselves
Purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date 29 May 2022.Wed
20:00
GenotPresents#5
---__--___ (More Eaze & Seth Graham), Klahrk, Natálie Pleváková
Thu
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
last reprises
Fri
20:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
last reprises
Sat
17:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
last reprises
Sun
19:00
Colonization – new origin
VOSTO5 / Archa Theatre / 4+4 days in motion
last performance
Mon
18:30
Czech Dance Platform: INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa Theatre
Thu
20:00
INspiraCe
420PEOPLE & BERG Orchestra & Archa Theatre
Discussion with artists after performance.
May 2022
Fri
20:00
CANCELLED: Van der Graaf Generator
presented by 10:15 EntertainmentSun
20:00
last performance
Wed
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Certainty of a muzzle
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkThu
20:00
Divadlo Vizita – Postmortem frequency sensing
Jaroslav Dušek, Pjér la Šé'z, Zdeněk Konopásek, Viktor ZborníkSun
20:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodová
Mon
09:00
Those Who Speak For Themselves / Czech spoken
The Only Story Is Yours / concept, screenplay & director: Jana Svobodová
for schools / Theatre Towards Democracy project
June 2022
Wed
20:00
Boy Harsher + Never Sol
presented by Fource Entertainment and Heartnoize PromotionFri
20:00
Roscoe Mitchell Quintet
Jon Irabagon | Roland Dahinden & Eclectus EnsembleFri
09:00
Petr Nikl – Yellow Darkness
a colourful melodrama
for schools / Theatre Towards Democracy project
Sat
20:00
VEKTROSKOP 4.0 | Robert Henke – CBM 8032 AV
afterparty: HRTL + R22Fri
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Berg Orchestra – Bohemian Nights
Postponed from May 14, 2020, November 13, 2020, May 29, 2021 and January 20, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.
Sat
20:00
The Tiger Lillies & Berg Orchestra – Bohemian Nights
Postponed from May 15, 2020, November 14, 2020, May 30, 2021 and January 21, 2022. Your tickets remain valid.
July 2022
Sun
20:00
postponed from July 16, 2020 and July 15, 2021
August 2022
Fri
20:00
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard + support: Grace Cummings
presented by fourceSun
20:00
Arooj Aftab
presented by Heartnoize Promotion and Archa TheatreMon
10:00
International Summer School on Theatre in Social Context 2022
22 August - 4 September 2022September 2022
Mon
18:00
Opening of exhibition of theatre photographs
30 Years of Continuo TheatreFri
18:00
Meeting with the festival guests
30 Years of Continuo TheatreSat
17:30