Cirk La Putyka is a major name in the Czech contemporary circus scene. With “Runners,” HELLERAU presents a current production by the company that features an astonishing prop—a giant treadmill. As the performers present powerful choreography, live music, Cyr wheel stunts, and breathtaking acrobatics, they run nearly an entire marathon. Dance, artistry, and music come together to create a unique evening that questions our perception of time in a world where everything must be done in a hurry.

Biography

Cirk La Putyka is a theater company based in Prague (Czech Republic) that is professionally dedicated to contemporary circus. The company comprises almost a hundred actors, dancers, acrobats, musicians, production managers, technicians, doctors, make-up artists and other specialists. Over time, the group has developed its own style of contemporary circus theatre. Their work is cross-genre and multicultural; every project is completely different. The aim is to create unique, personal pieces in which the performers contribute something of themselves and their political views – whilst breaking down prejudices and entrenched boundaries. In 13 years, Cirk La Putyka has realised more than 30 projects, collaborated with over 300 people from 25 nations, performed more than 2,000 shows and toured 21 countries.

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  • © Petr Chodura

Cast & Credits

Direction & ConceptRostislav Novák Jr., Vít Neznal
ChoreographyDora Sulženko Hoštová
DramaturgyPetr Erbes, Viktor Černický 
Set DesignPavla Kamanová
CostumesNoN Grata, Mikuláš Brukner
MusicJan Čtvrtník, Veronika Linhartová, Sabina Bočková
Lighting DesignJiří Zewll Maleňák
Sound DesignJan Středa
Technical SupportDaniel Hajtl
Running Coach Ian Adensam 
Physiotherapy SupportKateřina Mikynová
PhotographyJiří Šeda, Lukáš Bíba
VideoJakub Jelen
Graphic designAdam Willant
ProductionDavid Ostružár, Pavel Uhřík, Kateřina Pavlíčková, Ondřej Hanslian
ProducerCirk La Putyka

Funding

Funded by the German-Czech Future Fund and the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony. This project is co-financed by tax revenue in accordance with the budget adopted by the Saxon State Parliament.

Nebenan/Vedle

Independent Art from the Czech Republic

28.01. – 06.02.2027

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