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Follow the footsteps of one of the greatest musical mysteries of Czech history. A recording of a staged radio report, about the discovery of a promising band that did not manage to become famous, introduces the audience to the environment of the Ostrava underground of the 1960s. The actors of the Vosto5 theater and the frontman of the music group Midi lidi, Petr Marek, discover long-lost sound recordings of the period as well as many revelations about contemporary musicians whose fates were unexpectedly connected to the musical comet called "PROTON".

Tluchorovi is originally an endless radio series about the life of one family, which solves family, existential and political problems in a rather peculiar way, often balancing on the border of the law. The duo of actors - Oldrich Kaiser and Jirí Lábus - play all the characters with incredible vocal changes. From a teenage son Patrik, to the self-proclaimed poet Mirko Hýla. A strong community of fans demanded this "family" live, so from 2019, Tluchor will occasionally appear on stage. Just like their audio form, the stage is also composed of situational micro-comedies, which are based on the improvisation of the author pair. The recording of the performance was created on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the creation of the first part of this show.

The "Mikulásská" show in Prague's Jatka78 theatre is a favorite event of many children and adults. Not even the global pandemic could interrupt it. The theater organized an unusual "DRIVE-IN MIKULÁSSKÁ!" with flying angels, jumping devils and a shining Santa Claus performed by the actors of Cirk La Putyka and their guests - safely and possibly and dangerously cheering up the young and old spectators. Of course, there is also a fairy tale. Ivana Bílková staged her puppet show "THE TWELVE MONTHS" just for the camera. The fairy tale tells the story of a poor Maruska, who in the middle of a blizzard has to fulfill a seemingly impossible task - to bring fresh strawberries to her stepmother and stepsister. And after the fairy tale, the phones of the MIKULÁSSKÁ OFFICE rang, from which the angels and devils directly answered the children's questions.

So, you've seen the story of the birth of the Savior a hundred times? But definitely not this version. It's author is a "phenomenon from South Bohemia" - self-taught comedian, actor and director Víta Marcík. The puppet show "Meeting before Bethlehem" has a firm place in the repertoire of his family theater and has been returning to the program regularly, year after year, during Advent for more than twenty years. It charms both children and adults. The basis of the scene is a copy of the historically and artistically valuable wooden nativity scene from the Church of the Sacrifice of the Virgin Mary in Ceské Budejovice, made by master Jan Ruzicka.

The show, which was created especially for the ceremonial launch of TV LIVE, combined the best of the scenes from Czech cabarets and dance halls. Burlesque, music, dance and magic woke up from a long sleep to go after hope in the form of the light of a movie spotlight and find a new way to the viewer through television screens.

Even in the format of a talk show, the Vosto5 theater manages to preserve its unique poetics and playful humor. The name "Kupé v lese" is derived from the typical leather sofa, as well as the place of creation - the cultural venue "Café v lese". When the lockdown made it impossible to continue the conversations in front of the audience, a temporary compartment was created in which a pair of actors interviewed their guests directly for the cameras. Their first guest is director, producer and founder of the NAZIVO project, Viktor Taus.

What can keep you alive when the whole world is against you, and you are still a child? Ema Cerná, the heroine of a story inspired by real life events, overcomes the hardships of a children's home, foster care and "juvy". The most essential part of the will to survive is the faith in yourself - faith that somewhere far away, maybe even in America, someone who cares about you is waiting. This performance of "Amerikanka" ("American Girl") is staged in a hyena cage and became the first Live Movie. Director Viktor Taus started a whole series of live broadcasts with it during the lockdown, which subsequently culminated in the LIVE phenomenon. The setting of the hyena enclosure allowed viewers to view the story in a new context for the first time. The paddock equipment became a full-fledged part of the performance and led to unrepeatable acting situations and performances.

A recording of a chamber concert from the heart of an ancient forest, presenting the award-winning and critically acclaimed album "Reka" of the singer Lenka Dusilová. It cannot be placed in a clear box, as she travels between genres throughout her work. And although she often gets the label "alternative", through her sensibility she can appeal to a wide audience. In this live recording, in a circle of dead trees surrounded by ever-regenerating life, Lenka Dusilová embarks on a musical journey to find her own roots. The ground was the stage and the sounds of nature became part of the music performed by the electronic magician Aid Kid. The result carries away time and space, giving the songs a new dimension.

A performance is being prepared on the shore of the lake. The author is young Treplev, who casted his beloved Nina in the only role. However, his work is not met with a spectacular fusion of souls, but with misunderstanding, which is especially supported by his mother. Thus begins the play in which the Russian playwright Chekhov, intertwined with love and artistic desires, creates a picture of human suffering at the threshold of the 20th century - in place of famous deeds and romantic heroes, the pains of modern man stand. The Seagull production by the National Theater Brno is looking for stage poetry in a non-poetic age. The recording was made on the stage of the magnificent Mahen Theater from the 19th century.

The assassination on the Reich Protector Heydrich has already been processed in culture in many ways. However, the production of the "Divadlo pod Palmovkou" does not set itself the goal of playing the event in details, but to rather recall the 294 heroes who were executed for their cooperation on the Anthropoid operation. They were ordinary people, who had extraordinary courage. Among the characters of the show, for example, is butcher Olda, who makes fantastic steaks. A father who turned gray because of fear. Or Jindriska, who just fell in love for the first time. Shortly after the filming of the show, which took place during the lockdown, the performance won an award at the Theater Critics Awards.

Almost everyone in the Czech Republic knows the singer Tomás Klus. But not everyone knows that he studied acting at the Theater Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts (DAMU) in Prague. Tomás Klus' musical film directed by Viktor Taus returns to this time of friendship and safety hidden in togetherness. It transports the performer back to the time of his studies at DAMU, when he played on the school stage with his classmates in the play "The Seagull", which greatly influenced one of his albums. Tomás's songs will guide us through his memories, preparations for the performance of "The Seagull" and open the door to the hearts of Chekhov's characters.

The cameras of the NAZIVO project could not miss this legendary performance of "La Putyka", which inspired the name of the new circus troupe Cirk La Putyka. It consists of moments from an (un)ordinary Czech pub. There is a love story, a brawl, the stumbling of regulars and a strumming band - all under the supervision of a quirky innkeeper. Acrobatics, dance, puppets, sports performances and live music merge into one new circus glass. As time increases and glasses are drunk, the pub's fantasy and reality change intensifies, the laws of physics cease to apply and the guests are the witnesses and the originators of an unexpected acrobatic, musical and movement phenomena.

The course of the pandemic was very depressing for all of us. We mostly only heard words of abuse and criticism. The members of the Cirk La Putyka group and their friends from the "Linka bezpecí" organization therefore decided to provoke a positive discussion and include words of thanks, which we must not forget in no situation.They organized a Safety Center that anyone who wanted to thank their pandemic heroes could call. Whether to health workers, teachers or a friend who sewed face masks. Live calls were also made directly to the heroes from the front line. Because it is necessary to give a voice to those who, for example, are not often seen on television screens.

Eight acrobats, actors and dancers will appear through the show like colorful shards in a beauty pageant. They jump on a giant teeterboard, fly on a trampoline, float suspended in a circle. Traditional meets modern, seasoned performers mix with young circus blood. The recording of the performance was created as part of the Nazivo project, which broadcasted live popular productions to cinemas, from unusual locations outside the classic theater. Kaleidoscope was staged in a field under the sky, and the filming was caught up in an unexpected storm. Thanks to this, a completely unique picture was created in which acrobats perform incredible performances despite the heavy rain. This collage of joy and talent is mixed with exciting, dramatic and touching situations.

The Dekkadancers dance company relies on humor and exaggeration in their performances. That is also the case of "Tancírna", where the creators serve the viewer with an unexpected mix of characters. A pianist, a doctor, a mutant, a shaman and an alien come together for one multi-intergalactic-culti-occult evening, during which practically anything can be possible. The recording of this original mix of dance, acting, music, singing and acrobatics was created as part of the multi-genre TV project LIVE.

What do you want from me? Why do you want to bring it up again? Are you waiting for an exhibition? A portrait of the times? Portrait of a heroine? Olga... The best friend for all times, regimes and seasons. The award-winning production of Divadlo LETÍ is composed of pictures from the life of Olga Havlová, which she did not choose herself, but which she proudly adopted as her own. This time, the author Anna Saavedra devotes her attention to the personality of Olga Havlova, former first lady of dissent and first lady of the Czech Republic alongside Václav Havel. The performance was filmed on the ensemble's home stage in Prague's Vila Stvanice.

With this piece, the Cirk La Putyka troupe introduces the audience to the very roots of circus art. This show, staged outside the theater, makes you forget about the wooden floors of a classic theater hall. Get ready for a spectacular show. The film begins in the days when acrobats had only an ordinary caravan as their home and their horse was their most faithful companion. The characters of the show are a snake woman, a strict principal, dancers, puppets and horses. It is they who accompany the audience through the entire development of the circus during the last century, its transformation associated with the fall of the Iron Curtain and its clash with the 21st century.

"Big bang!" combines a concert performed by the band Tata Bojs with a dance performance by the dance group Dekkandancers. Although each group is dedicated to a different type of art, they are united by a sense of humor and exaggeration. Some play with words and others find playfulness in movement. In the recording of the performance, you will hear new songs by Tata Bojs from the album Jedna nula, as well as songs from the Nanoalbum or the Nanopicture performance, which are purposefully included in the story. But mainly, the film brings an experience of an atmospheric and unusual musical project.

What can happen to the little angel Tonícek when Saint Peter sends him to announce the birth of Jesus? Tonícek has a difficult journey ahead, during which he must watch out for high voltage wires, airplanes, and especially the devil. And what if little Tonícek gets lost?. That's when a real adventure begins. The independent alternative puppet theater Buchty a loutky completely dispels the myth that puppets are intended only for children. With their unmistakable humor and emphasis on the creative component, they will win over viewers even through the lens of a camera, regardless of their age.

The multi-headed musical group "Zvíre Jménem Podzim" ("An animal called Autumn") is more like an orchestra. The frontman, renaissance artist Jakub König, joins 13 other musicians from friendly bands, creating a project that acts almost like a revelation in the Czech music scene - confirmed by the enthusiastic reviews of critics and received music awards. The movie takes place 3 days after the October full moon, when the band members must perform a musical ritual. If they fail, the world will be engulfed in a wave of depression and moral hangover caused by a mysterious creature living in its forest nest. Get to know the beast in this horror-themed film concert that will make you laugh despite all the dangers.