We warmly invite international programmers, curators, festival directors, and theatre professionals to the Dejvice Theatre Showcase, taking place For over three decades, Dejvice Theatre has been one of the most distinctive and influential theatre companies in the Czech Republic, with its strong ensemble at the heart of its artistic identity. With a newly appointed artistic leadership, we are entering a new chapter — one in which we want to open the theatre more actively to international dialogue, touring opportunities, and co-production partnerships. The showcase offers an introduction to our current artistic direction: strong ensemble work, contemporary dramaturgy, bold reinterpretations of classics, and original devised projects. It is also a unique opportunity to experience the Czech premiere of The Pelicot Trial, directed by Milo Rau and Servane Dècle, in co-production with the National Theatre Prague. We are looking forward to sharing our work with you, meeting new partners, and creating opportunities for meaningful international collaboration.
Jiří Havelka, artistic director of Dejvice Theatre
Preliminary Programme
NOVEMBER 22nd
18:00 — The Pelicot Trial
Performance directed by Milo Rau and Servane Decle
Approx. 240 min
NOVEMBER 23th
11:00 — The Murder of Gonzago
Performance directed by Jiří Havelka
140 min, including an interval
19:30 — The Slap
Performance directed by Jiří Havelka
90 min
NOVEMBER 24th
19:30 — The Servants
Performance directed by Wayne Jordan
105 min
About Dejvice Theatre
Founded in 1992, Dejvice Theatre has established a distinctive position within the Czech theatre landscape. The company’s identity is rooted in ensemble collaboration, strong dramaturgy, and a close dialogue with contemporary society.
Under its new artistic leadership, the theatre is developing its international outlook while continuing to cultivate a bold and precise artistic language. A key figure in shaping this direction is director and playwright Jiří Havelka, whose work is characterised by collective creation, sharp social observation, and innovative dramaturgical approaches.
The Galaxie Venue
Dejvice Theatre is currently based in the Galaxie cultural centre, originally opened in the 1990s as the first multiplex cinema in the Czech Republic. Today, the building is shared by five different cultural organisations, bringing a diverse range of artistic activities together under one roof.
For Dejvice Theatre, this temporary relocation means working in a remarkable, non-traditional space that has become an important part of the theatre’s current artistic context. The scale and raw architecture of the venue allow for ambitious scenographic concepts and create new spatial relationships between performers and audiences.
The temporary move has thus also become an artistic opportunity, opening up new perspectives on staging, atmosphere, and the audience experience.
