Festival Open House (with all-day program)
Free entry
10.00–22.00 Creative Zone / ground floor foyer
Levitation, meditation, or action? Become a globetrotter. Play a board game, create your own unique DSB brooch, try on costumes and props from various theatrical eras, and don’t forget to leave your mark! Create your own universe. You can come anytime and stay as long as you like — time flows here according to you. And don’t miss the fresh coffee from this year’s harvest by Pikola Café.
10.00 Relaxation Stretching Session / 1st floor foyer
Pause and give yourself some time just for you. Together, we will slow down, calm the mind, focus on the breath, and gently stretch the whole body in the beautiful setting of the Janáček Theatre foyer. The session will be conducted at a slow pace with an emphasis on body awareness and relaxation.
Limited capacity, please register using the short form: HERE
10.00–12.00 What is My Home – Children’s Playroom / Polárka Theatre / ground floor foyer
Planet Earth is a shared home for all of us. Let’s bring it to life together! This project is based on Montessori principles and free play, specifically designed for the youngest audience (up to three years old) and their companions.
11.00 Book as Theatre – The Little Girl with a Question Mark / ground floor foyer
A book-inspired movement performance for hearing and deaf audiences alike. Children will meet a brave little girl with a head full of questions who shows them the importance of friendship, what we can learn from each other, and how much every one of us matters.
Performed by: Karolína Daňhelová, Theatre and Education for the Deaf Studio, DF JAMU Brno..
11.30 Book as Theatre – The Sea of Salty Water / ground floor foyer
A book-inspired movement performance for hearing and deaf audiences. A story of being shipwrecked in one’s own home, searching for oneself, and finding new hope.
Verses by Radek Malý.
Performed by: Aneta Zemánková, Theatre and Education for the Deaf Studio, DF JAMU Brno.
13.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
14.00–17.00 What is My Home – Children’s Playroom / Polárka Theatre / ground floor foyer
Planet Earth is a shared home for all of us. Let’s bring it to life together! This project is based on Montessori principles and free play, specifically designed for the youngest audience (up to three years old) and their companions.
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14.00–20.00 VIDA! Play with Science / ground floor foyer
Stop time or find out what an electron dance looks like. Come to the Janáček Theatre foyer and enjoy playful exhibits and fascinating experiments from the VIDA! Science Center. Explore the world around us in a fun and engaging way.
15.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
15.30 Archa / NdB2 Ballet / piazzetta
The ballet performance Ark of Life portrays the Earth as an ark that provides conditions for survival. Various crises threaten this stability, and it’s up to us who and what we want to save. Let yourself be swept away on the Ark with the junior dancers of NdB2, who have prepared another unique open-air performance!
17.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
18.00 Café Quiz: How Do Physical Laws Work in Theatre? Which Plays Explore Physics Themes? / ground floor foyer
Come to a quiz that brings together two seemingly different worlds — the world of theatre and the world of physics. You can expect tricky questions, unexpected connections, lots of new information, and plenty of fun.
Let’s discover together what theatre and physics have in common.
We are looking for teams of 3–5 members. We look forward to seeing you!
Registration via form is required: HERE
19.30 Archa / NdB2 Ballet / piazzetta
The ballet performance Ark of Life portrays the Earth as an ark that provides conditions for survival. Various crises threaten this stability, and it’s up to us who and what we want to save. Let yourself be swept away on the Ark with the junior dancers of NdB2, who have prepared another unique open-air performance!
20.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
20.00 Swing Dance Party / 1st floor foyer
A swing dance party with the Swing Wings dance school, a DJ, and a demo lesson for complete beginners.
10.00–22.00 Creative Zone / ground floor foyer
Levitation, meditation, or action? Become a globetrotter. Play a board game, create your own unique DSB brooch, try on costumes and props from various theatrical eras, and don’t forget to leave your mark! Create your own universe. You can come anytime and stay as long as you like — time flows here according to you. And don’t miss the fresh coffee from this year’s harvest by Pikola Café.
10.00 Relaxation Stretching Session / 1st floor foyer
Pause and give yourself some time just for you. Together, we will slow down, calm the mind, focus on the breath, and gently stretch the whole body in the beautiful setting of the Janáček Theatre foyer. The session will be conducted at a slow pace with an emphasis on body awareness and relaxation.
Limited capacity, please register using the short form: HERE
10.00–12.00 What is My Home – Children’s Playroom / Polárka Theatre / ground floor foyer
Planet Earth is a shared home for all of us. Let’s bring it to life together! This project is based on Montessori principles and free play, specifically designed for the youngest audience (up to three years old) and their companions.
11.00 Book as Theatre – The Little Girl with a Question Mark / ground floor foyer
A book-inspired movement performance for hearing and deaf audiences alike. Children will meet a brave little girl with a head full of questions who shows them the importance of friendship, what we can learn from each other, and how much every one of us matters.
Performed by: Karolína Daňhelová, Theatre and Education for the Deaf Studio, DF JAMU Brno..
11.30 Book as Theatre – The Sea of Salty Water / ground floor foyer
A book-inspired movement performance for hearing and deaf audiences. A story of being shipwrecked in one’s own home, searching for oneself, and finding new hope.
Verses by Radek Malý.
Performed by: Aneta Zemánková, Theatre and Education for the Deaf Studio, DF JAMU Brno.
13.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
14.00–17.00 What is My Home – Children’s Playroom / Polárka Theatre / ground floor foyer
Planet Earth is a shared home for all of us. Let’s bring it to life together! This project is based on Montessori principles and free play, specifically designed for the youngest audience (up to three years old) and their companions.
.
14.00–20.00 VIDA! Play with Science / ground floor foyer
Stop time or find out what an electron dance looks like. Come to the Janáček Theatre foyer and enjoy playful exhibits and fascinating experiments from the VIDA! Science Center. Explore the world around us in a fun and engaging way.
15.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
15.30 Archa / NdB2 Ballet / piazzetta
The ballet performance Ark of Life portrays the Earth as an ark that provides conditions for survival. Various crises threaten this stability, and it’s up to us who and what we want to save. Let yourself be swept away on the Ark with the junior dancers of NdB2, who have prepared another unique open-air performance!
17.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
18.00 Café Quiz: How Do Physical Laws Work in Theatre? Which Plays Explore Physics Themes? / ground floor foyer
Come to a quiz that brings together two seemingly different worlds — the world of theatre and the world of physics. You can expect tricky questions, unexpected connections, lots of new information, and plenty of fun.
Let’s discover together what theatre and physics have in common.
We are looking for teams of 3–5 members. We look forward to seeing you!
Registration via form is required: HERE
19.30 Archa / NdB2 Ballet / piazzetta
The ballet performance Ark of Life portrays the Earth as an ark that provides conditions for survival. Various crises threaten this stability, and it’s up to us who and what we want to save. Let yourself be swept away on the Ark with the junior dancers of NdB2, who have prepared another unique open-air performance!
20.00 Sensory Theatre Tour / foyer and backstage of Janáček Theatre
What happens in the spaces of Janáček Theatre that usually remain hidden from view? Join our guide on an interactive tour where you’ll learn interesting facts about the theatre’s past and present. You’ll explore backstage with all your senses — some parts of the tour will even be experienced blindfolded. Feel the theatre’s atmosphere just seconds before an opera begins. Can the theatre staff keep calm, even when preparations don’t always go as planned?
The tour was created as a student project of the Theatre and Education Studio, DF JAMU, and is held in cooperation with Open House Brno. Suitable for audiences aged 10+ and people with visual impairments.
20.00 Swing Dance Party / 1st floor foyer
A swing dance party with the Swing Wings dance school, a DJ, and a demo lesson for complete beginners.