Cirk La Putyka: St.art

What does the journey toward a dream look like? What goes through the mind a second before the starting shot? What does it feel like to return to training after an injury? What do athletes go through when nothing is working, when everything hurts? When do they want to be alone — and when do they feel abandoned? Powerful images. Movement that tells a story. An emotional ride filled with euphoria, triumphs, but also frustration and pain. Sport as a gateway to themes that touch every one of us — whether we love it or despise it.

The performance St.art — literally “saint art” — bridges the worlds of sport and art, while also evoking the divine origins of the ancient Olympians. At the same time, the title carries the word start — as a symbol of beginning, movement, and transformation, but above all as a direct reference to the world of sport.

From the roots of ancient Athens, Cirk La Putyka embarks on a journey that mirrors the lives of today’s professional athletes and connects them with the reality of artists. Two worlds that may seem distant at first glance, but in truth are closer than they appear.

This is underscored by the collaboration with top Czech athletes, who took part in the creation of the performance as expert consultants. In conversations with them, the creators discovered just how much they have in common — from daily grind and the necessity of precise preparation, to the mastery of both body and mind. Whether artist or athlete, both stand in front of an audience, both push themselves to the limits — and in both realms, emotions, discipline, and the desire to surpass oneself play a crucial role.

• Length: 90 min.
• Suitable from 7 years
• Language: partly in Czech and English

Premiere 16. 9. 2025

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