The oldest mystical medieval incantation originated probably from the Mesopotamian phrase AB-BA-TAB-BA-RI or from the Aramaic version of the Hebrew words abra – “create” and k´adabra – “like the word”.
The meaning of the word is approximately “so it shall be”.
When spoken out, things we want to disappear vanish and things we want to be seen become visible.
Abrakadabra can light up the darkness, fill the silence with music, make the lifeless dance and the wingless fly.
Doing magic is a talent, just like the ability to paint, sing or dance.
Living eternally on the road, a family of seasoned cabaret artists has always been using this art to make a living.
However, mixing up even one letter in the magic incantation may render the spell powerless – and that is exactly what sometimes happens to the heroes of our show.
The abrakadabra incantation has the same meaning in all languages, so you will understand without difficulties.
Join us and immerse yourself in the world of comical magic, as practiced by a family of magicians.
Let yourself be carried away by this nonverbal performance filled with suspense, surprise, humour and dancing.
Screenplay
Eva Asterová / Lukáš Šimon / Josef Tichý
Choreography
Eva Asterová
Music and sound effects
Ondřej Soukup, Zdeněk Zdeněk, Petr Malásek
Production
Alexander Čihař
The performance is non-verbal and takes 75 minutes without a break.
This time the above stated common and often used title honestly addresses selection of black theatre dance performances and comedy sketches that came out of creative workshop of Image Theatre. The performance is a compilation of scenes and images of the most successful productions that Image Theatre has offered to viewers within its almost 30 years of existence.
At Image Black Light Theatre, typically Czech features of being inventive and sophisticated are in the service of simple, yet effective tricks, great dance and comedy without words.
Screenplay
Eva Asterová / Josef Tichý / Petr Liška / René Pyš
Choreography
Eva Asterová
Music and sound effects
Zdeněk Zdeněk, Ondřej Soukup
Production
Alexander Čihař
The performance is non-verbal and takes 80-90 minutes without a break.
The performance Afrikania tells story about a meeting of a married couple during their exotic holiday with a postman who finds himself unexpectedly in the position of a reception clerk of an abandoned hotel. The story blends together with impressive images of the region Afrikania, full of varied animal kinds to which the newest black theatre technique, non-traditional costumes and professional dancing performances breathe in life. Theatre designing inspired by nature and the projection surrounding the spectator put the finishing touches to the atmosphere of this fantasy world, to which we invite you for a non-traditional trip.
Script
Eva Asterová / Josef Tichý / Petr Liška
Choreography
Eva Asterová
Music and sound effects
Zdeněk Zdeněk
Producer
Alexander Čihař
The performance is non-verbal and takes 80-90 minutes without a break.
