Who’s afraid of beauty? Nordic theatre evening with Liv Strömquist

As part of the Nordic theatre evenings cycle Scandinavian house and A studio Rubín introduce an accompanying event to the production of a comic book by Swedish author Liv Strömquist, In the Hall of Mirrors. The production on 9th April 2026 will be followed by a discussion, in which specialist on gender Tereza Jiroutová Kynčlová, production director Lucie Ferenzová and a representative of the actors will take part. Moderated by Martin Severýn.

Comic book pop-up concert

The debate will take place after the end of the performance in the theatre hall, from approximately 20:30 to 21:20. Entrance to the debate is free as part of the performance ticket.

Author: Liv Strömquist
Screenplay author: Dagmar Fričová
Director: Lucie Ferenzová
Dramaturgy: Jiří Ondra
Expert consultation: Ph. D. Marie Heřmanová
Music: Markéta Ptáčníková
Set and costumes: Patricia Talacko
Light design: David Oupor
Stars: Nataša Bednářová, Anita Krausová, Markéta Ptáčníková, Anežka Šťastná

Length of performance: 50 minutes, without a break

More information and tickets on A studio Rubín website.

Source: A studio Rubín, © Patrik Borecký

Theatre evenings or Who’s afraid of…?

In cooperation with selected theatres introducing texts of Scandinavian authors, the Scandinavian House has launched a series of Nordic Theatre Evenings. We would like the audience to get a deeper insight into the Scandinavian drama, that might not be as popular as the Nordic crime fiction, but can become similarly addictive. Do not be afraid to start tracking the Nordic theatre in the Czech Republic! Unusual horizons and views of the Nordic landscape guaranteed. No need for skis.

The events are organised as commented theatre performances and consist of e. g. a lecturer’s introduction before the performance or a discussion of a various kind, for example sharing of impressions of the play. The introduction provides information about the author, the performed text and a broader context of the piece, or can even familiarise the audience with the performing tradition of more famous, repeatedly staged dramatic texts. After the performance, there is an opportunity to discuss it together. The Theatre Evenings take place in different Prague, Brno and other theatres 2-4 times a year, depending on the current programmes.

The cycle Nordic Theatre evenings is part of Nordic literature in the heart of Europe project, which takes place with the financial support of the city of Prague and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

Source: A studio Rubín