Ballet

One hundred years have passed since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. One hundred years since the birth of a myth. The South Bohemian Theatre Ballet presents an original dance production about a woman who became an icon of desire and a symbol of the American dream. Behind her legendary smile was fragility, behind her success a feeling of loneliness, behind admiration deep pain. Marilyn longed for love, recognition, and freedom, yet her life turned into a dazzling and cruel ride between the heights of fame and painful falls. When on stage she comes alive, and like a woman of flesh and blood, she is passionate, vulnerable, and untamed. Marilyn’s story is reenacted by the vocalist of a live band thus infusing the dance performance with sensuality, energy, and the feel of Hollywood’s golden age.

Marilyn, as the whole world knows her.
And perhaps also as you have never known her.

The stars of our ensemble bring original choreographies pulsating with the rhythm of the contemporary world. My Place and What's Next? are two dynamic dance performances about the search for one’s place in our constantly changing world about what drives us forward and the moments when we falter.

You don’t go dancing regularly? That makes it an even better reason to start! The performance at the studio stage Na Půdě (In the Loft) is an ideal opportunity to let our charismatic dancers draw you into the energy of the present moment!

A choreographic kaleidoscope comes to life in a dance production inspired by the stories of famous pop art personalities who became icons of the American visual arts at the end of the 20th century.

The concept of this dance project is based on the adaptable, multi scenic space of the Riding Hall at Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle, where we encounter the worlds of Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Jean Michel Basquiat. The distinctive work of these artists intertwines with the environment, offering the audience a unique glimpse behind the scenes of pop art — into the art itself, the lives of the artists, and their fictional mutual ties and relationships. This is all presented in a striking choreographic and visual composition.

The exceptional atmosphere of this venue, home to the Aleš South Bohemian Gallery, opens a new dialogue between dance and visual art and promises audiences an unforgettable experience.

South Specific 2026 – festival premiere

The setting of a site-specific dance adaptation of Ladislav Fuchs’ novel, made famous by Juraj Herz’s iconic film version, will be the former beer bottling plant in Český Krumlov. This well-known horror story by Mr. Kopfrkingl, set at the beginning of World War II, gains a new – and perhaps even more terrifying – dimension with this interpretation.
The spectators may move freely through the plot, dance in a casino alongside NSDAP members, while behind them the beautiful Lakmé prepares dinner… Outside the window, a procession of Tibetan lamas passes by, and someone keeps dropping a metal rod all the time … From every corner of the bottling plant, different sounds emerge, and no one knows who is only the spectator and who is driving the action…

www.jiznisveraz.cz/en

Get ready for a unique spectacle full of magic, dance, and magnificent music! Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale about loyalty and the unyielding power of love comes to life in a dance performance that will enchant both young and old audiences.

Choreographer Paul Julius brings a captivating dance narration that combines the elegance of classical ballet with the dynamics of modern dance. The original music by renowned film composer Jan Jirásek adds depth, mystery, and a stunning atmosphere to the story. The elaborate stage design, magical costumes, and fascinating choreography draw viewers into a world where snow sparkles like diamonds, and courage can melt even the coldest ice.

Come and let yourselves be drawn together into a realm of snowflakes, magic, and great adventures!

A contemporary dance theatre performance reflecting the constantly changing image of the present

An image of the present, rendered in an ironic, playful, headstrong and self-confident manner. It is cheerful and yet sad in its urgency. What will happen when our dreams come true? Desires and dreams expressed through dance in a unique rendition.