Imagine a moment right on the edge of what is forbidden. Or, on the contrary, just beyond what is fully allowed. A place on the spectrum between "everything is forbidden" and "everything is allowed"—a place that is different for each of us. A place that shifts with age, the era we live in, upbringing, cultural background, political context, or social status. A place that also acts as an unwritten rule defining the boundaries of personal freedom. It is precisely around this boundary—different for everyone—where something unique and even thrilling happens. Something that allows us to be inspired and to learn mutual respect. We believe that through dialogue with both children and adults, we can come to understand that some rules and prohibitions truly make sense and help create a safe framework for living together. And also that there are rules and prohibitions that, over time, have lost their meaning—or perhaps never had one at all.
A performance inspired by the impulsive physicality of children and the immense, admirable intensity with which they explore the world — and by the question of rules and restrictions imposed on their exploration by parents or teachers. The need to explore and set boundaries is a natural, instinctive part of being human. And it can be looked at from many angles: Am I provoking? Seeking attention? Or simply enjoying the here and now to the fullest? Am I raising a child to be responsible and independent? Or am I misusing my authority — just because I long for a moment of peace?
In the performance And That’s Forbidden?, Jazmína Piktorová, Markéta Stránská, and Tomáš Janypka explore a wide range of behaviors — from the mildly inappropriate to the strictly forbidden — playfully blurring the lines between the two. And what about you? Is it more natural for you to follow a rule — or to break it?
Concept, creation, performance: Jazmína Piktorová, Markéta Stránská, Tomáš Janypka
Music and sound design: Pasi Mäkelä
Dramaturgy: Maja Hriešik
Scenography, costume, and graphic design: Vendula Tomšů
Light design: Zuzana Režná
Guide: Václav Kalivoda
Production: Anna Gazdíková & ZDRUHESTRANY
Co-production: Švestkový Dvůr Malovice
Participants in artistic research: Benjamin Richter, Jean Gaudin
Účastníci a účastnice uměleckého výzkumu: rodiče, děti, vyučující a dále Aleš Tišina Pilgr (propagátor vědy), Michaela Lukavská (psycholožka), Zoja Mikotová (režisérka a tvůrkyně v oblasti divadla pro neslyšící), Alžběta Vaculčiaková (herečka), Tereza Krejčířová (tanečnice, pedagožka), Nikola Březinová (kreativní pedagožka), Barbora Ptáčková (tanečnice, pedagožka), Radka Janů Kaucká (choreografka, výtvarnice, pedagožka)
