When we take a look at the recent Czech ballet season, we see quite the variety, including repertoire classics, original full-length creations, and programmes featuring works by both Czech artists and proven international choreographers. We see safe bets in terms of the productions chosen, but experimentation with less common source materials and forms.
The life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was full of passion and pain, and above all, admirable strength. To a large extent, this was reflected in her original artistic style, which often mirrored her inner world in the form of self-portraits.
I met Marika Hanousková in one the Liberec theatre’s changing rooms, right after the reprise of Margaux Thomas‘ The Little Prince.
