About the ensemble
The Balaton 1982 project will not only be a pair of actors on a pedalo, but also a small historical excursion into the uniform, music and fashion of the 1980s. The journey to the sea in the West was an unattainable goal for the vast majority of the inhabitants of the Warsaw Pact countries. The project is meant to be a reflection of our society in a period of transition, a kind of satirical theatre that promotes critical thinking, spreads civic values and wants to remind that freedom and democracy are not a given. All through contemporary artistic language and through humour that will be attractive to younger generations.
The production is co-produced by artists from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary. We think it is extremely important to create and entertain with live art that comes to people, but also has an added artistic and civic value.
About the show
Welcome to 1982. Lake Balaton is a paradise for holidaymakers from Eastern Bloc countries and its murky waters are supposed to be a substitute for the ocean for people from socialist countries.
A little satirical excursion into the uniform times, music and fashion of the eighties. The waterwheel rides the waves of humor and situational gags.
Interactive non-verbal street theatre with a bit of nostalgia and satire. The times are strange, but we have to live. Nekem and Balaton and Riviera !
Directed by Adrián Schvarzstein
Music by Pavol Hubinák
Costumes: Petra Vlachynská
Performers:
Adriána Pešinová and Jan Šprynar
or
Jarka Sýkorová and Mirek Sýkora
