Jan Žižka died 600 years ago. “He was an invincible leader who was respected by his subordinates,” says the expert

Jan Žižka died 600 years ago. “He was an invincible leader who was respected by his subordinates,” says the expert

How do you perceive Jan Žižka’s personality when you are practically surrounded by him? I am inspired a lot by Petr Čornej’s latest research and the results of his research. My colleagues and I try to present Žižka permanently in our permanent exhibition. Currently, we also have a medium-term exhibition that lasts until June next … Read more

The acoustic version of the songs is nicer. A person of my age no longer likes so much noise, says Petr Kolář

The acoustic version of the songs is nicer. A person of my age no longer likes so much noise, says Petr Kolář

This year, Petr Kolář surprised us with a new record called Tajný lísta, because he sang it only with acoustic accompaniment. “A person of my age simply does not like so much noise anymore. When we play in churches, the atmosphere is nicer and more open, and the text and message are heard more. I … Read more

I like everyone. I don’t go for the first plan and admire every feature, says artist Věrka Vybíralová

I like everyone. I don’t go for the first plan and admire every feature, says artist Věrka Vybíralová

Those who have not yet encountered your quick drawings, paintings, or visual arts may remember the year 2012, when you entered the talent competition and impressed with your quick drawings. What made you think of going there? Read also That’s a great question, thank you for it. Until then, I hid my quick drawing from … Read more

Petr Čornej: Jan Žižka. Life and times of a Hussite warrior

Petr Čornej: Jan Žižka. Life and times of a Hussite warrior

There is little we know about the youth of Jan Žižka, a zeman from Trocnov, but these are characteristic findings. He is already entering history as a one-eyed man. The blindfold must have made him unmistakable even as a member of Matěj Vůdek’s retinue, which, either in the service of influential nobles or on its … Read more

Theater in the style of a New York club. Director Cibulková plans to return music and poetry to Viola

Theater in the style of a New York club. Director Cibulková plans to return music and poetry to Viola

You auditioned to be the director of the Viola theater. What concept did you go into it with? The concept was derived from the fact that I invited the director and author of theater plays Martina Kinska, with whom I have been working for years. She directs me, we did one project together six years … Read more

Fresh bag from the University of Liberec. Pastry should stay fresh in it for more than a week

Fresh bag from the University of Liberec. Pastry should stay fresh in it for more than a week

Read also At first glance, it looks like a huge mitten, or mitten, with the inscription Fresh bag. It holds half a standard loaf of bread. “It’s a prototype. Two sizes should go into production, one for a classic oval loaf and one for a Šumava-type loaf and the like,” explains Roman Knížek, head of … Read more

There is a phase of struggle before the first shutter, screenwriter Marek Epstein reveals behind the scenes of filming

There is a phase of struggle before the first shutter, screenwriter Marek Epstein reveals behind the scenes of filming

Marek Epstein studied screenwriting and dramaturgy at FAMU, but for a long time he was not clear on what he actually wanted to do. “I wasn’t the kid who knew at ten years old that he was going to be a doctor and went for it.” The trauma of acting and the proverbial happiness Thanks … Read more

Matěj Schneider: Vice-presidential candidates Walz and Vance were surprisingly polite to each other

Matěj Schneider: Vice-presidential candidates Walz and Vance were surprisingly polite to each other

Democrat Walz clearly had a harder time in the vice presidential debate broadcast by CBS. It was obvious from the beginning. Media coverage of the debate has been dominated by comments about how nervous the Minnesota governor appeared. Video of CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz | Full Video The … Read more

Actor Štěpán Benoni: We play all our lives and are nothing. At some point it will catch up with you

Actor Štěpán Benoni: We play all our lives and are nothing. At some point it will catch up with you

He recently turned 40. “So I thought about myself and realized that I was ‘just’ an actor. I thought what else could I do, but I feel good this way,” he assures. How far do his ancestral genes go? Could he be a politician? How does it relate to firearms? What does he think is … Read more

Actor Michal Novotný: Many people think that Partička is prepared in advance. It really isn’t!

Actor Michal Novotný: Many people think that Partička is prepared in advance. It really isn’t!

He has been a member of TV Party for several years, but he does not consider himself an entertainer. “I don’t take that label pejoratively, because making people laugh is one of the most difficult fields of acting.” Who taught him at DAMU? When and how did he get to the Theater in Vinohrady? Who … Read more