Sweet Eighteen. Our very own festival coming-of-age has just reached its peak. What began as a small summer dream has grown into a full-fledged festival, and this year we’re celebrating its eighteenth birthday with immense joy, a touch of nostalgia, and deep gratitude. Please accept our invitation to the Grand Finale—the Gala Show—our heartfelt love letter to street theater and, at the same time, a deep tribute to you, the audience, who have been walking this unforgettable journey with us.
Come join us in reminiscing about the past years, guided with their characteristic elegance and humor by the festival’s evergreen favorite— The Trick Brothers. All you have to do is show up and let the spectacular Grande Finale wash over you, experiencing that rare moment reminiscent of memories brought to life, in which the faces of old acquaintances gradually blend together. Look up as the sky is momentarily filled with the shadows of giant puppet wings; let yourself be drawn into the whirlwind of raw, street-wise ferocity that will then quietly dissolve into a fragile, dreamlike timelessness and mesmerizing visual magic; allow this colorful collage to fully engulf you.
Dance with us to the very edge of the night, where flames cut through the darkness with dazzling ease. Be there when an all-consuming fiery duet unfolds before your eyes, leaving behind only a glowing trail—yet another memory of something truly unforgettable. The Za dveřmi Festival is celebrating its birthday, and you’re all cordially invited. Come blow out our festival candle and experience firsthand the warmth and fragrance of a mature—yet still wonderfully playful—love for theater.
Vojta Stolbenko and Melissa
Fire master Vojta Stolbenko is bringing a special guest to the festival! 🔥 He’ll be joined on stage by his dance partner Melissa, who is flying to the Czech Republic just for this weekend. This will be the very first time this duo has performed together in front of a Czech audience. 🌪️ Look forward to the perfect harmony and connection between two people who trust each other unwaveringly on stage.
MansterVille
This isn't just any circus—this is pure Propane-punk! 🔥⚙️ MansterVille is a full-fledged fiery amusement park packed with interactive installations and raw metal. Creator Vojtěch Štulc is the mastermind behind this unique concept. He brings massive energy, masterful flow arts, physical theater, and fire to the streets. Lots of fire! 🔥🎡
Hannah and Aleš
Good old-fashioned cabaret takes on a whole new edge when performed outdoors! 🎩✨ The British-Czech duo Balancealots (Hannah Lennox and Aleš Hrdlička) takes the best of classic variety acts and infuses them with a huge dose of energy. This isn’t just a nostalgic throwback—it’s hard-earned partner acrobatics interspersed with lightning-fast juggling and a fantastic sense of situational comedy. They’re pros with incredible flair. 🤹♂️💥
Michaela Stará
Rhythm, dance, and a brilliant sense of physical comedy! 💃 Michaela Stará is a performer who doesn’t need big words to tell a captivating story—just ping-pong balls. She makes do with her own body, the objects around her, and perfect timing. 🎭✨
Holektiv
When feminine energy, physical theater, and contemporary circus come together, the result is Holektiv! 🩰💪 This all-female troupe has been performing since 2016 and always brings an unmistakable poetic sensibility and a great sense of exaggeration to its projects. In short, they’re a true collective of women who aren’t afraid to experiment. 🤸♀️✨
Filip Zahradnický
A mix of props, movement, and boundless imagination. 🤹✨ Filip Zahradnický is part of a new generation of Czech circus artists who are pushing the boundaries of juggling far beyond the realm of technical discipline. His work combines virtuosity, playfulness, and unexpected imagery. 🎪🌟
Nikol Šneiderová and Jonáš Janků
If you look up, you might catch a glimpse of the shadow of a majestic bird of prey. 🦅 The duo brings to life puppet falcons that soar gracefully above the crowd and unfold a poetic story in the sky, full of lightness, movement, and imagination. ✨🌬️
Sofie Pekaryk
When her fiery skirt begins to swirl, it’s hard to look away. 🔥💃 Sofie Pekaryk blends flow arts, dance, and physical theater into a performance that is both wild and elegant. Every movement sketches new patterns in the darkness, and every flame tells its own story. ✨🌙
