BOI

A fusion of dance and folk songs from various regions of Slovakia. Winner of the Dance Essence 2014.
In the context of separation of the customs and values of two generations we focus in this creative process on the transition of teenage boy into a man. Nowadays, the topic of initiation of manhood is completely disappearing in the society although the question of one’s role in a family and society became much more urgent than ever. We are in fact in period of time when the existing traditional system is falling apart.
Once, the strong physical appearance guaranteed the security and stability. It was a sign that a man can take care of his family; he was a hunter, a fighter, and a protector. But what represents the maleness today?
“Original cultures differed from one another in many things; however, you won’t find a single culture on the planet that would not develop some form of transitional rituals between childhood and maturity. From this point of view is the present Western civilisation a complete anomaly.”
Respekt magazine, 26, Kryštof a Lumír Kolíbalovi
Created by:
Director: Matěj Matějka (SK/PL)
Choreography: Martin Talaga (SK/CZ)
Scenography: Agnieszka Pátá (PL)
Music: Katarina Kalivodová (CZ/SK), Cécile da Costa (FR/CZ)
Performing: Martin Talaga, Katarina Kalivodová, Cécile da Costa
Light design: Janka Galkó (HU)
Producer: ProFitArt
Co-producer: ROXY NoD, Záhrada (SK), Pro-Progressione (HU), Studio Matějka (PL)
Premiere: 27. 4. 2016 - tickets: goout.cz/en/tickets/boi/rbk/
More info: www.profitart.cz l / boi-995623360478554
Supported by:
Visegrad Fund, The City of Prague, Czech Centres, Švandovo divadlo, The Grotowski Institute

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Incredible, wouldn't expect anything less from Martin

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+Janki Palo Thank you for your support.