(Re)Searching Havel. A Stage Podcast

In 2026 we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Václav Havel's birth. A figure whom we see primarily as the author of many inspiring non-artistic texts (essays, manifestos, speeches), as well as theatrical works that constitute a combination of political analysis, philosophical reflection and civic engagement. We invite you to look at Václav Havel's legacy through the eyes of the young generation, in an attractive, non-traditional artistic form, which is documentary theatre. Our reading of Havel's work rejects the rigid division between reader and author, who becomes a partner that encourages reflection and dialogue. It is precisely this dialogic character of Václav Havel's work, apart from its political and ethical dimension, that we perceive as a suitable starting point for a theatrical staging What does the slogan "Havel" say to young Poles – a generation that is not burdened by the myth of the great president? "(Re)Searching Havel. A Stage Podcast" is a live remix in which the authentic experiences of young Polish artists intertwine with references to Havel's dramatic work. The performance, which combines live action with multimedia technologies and interactive visual effects, opens a dialogue about manipulation, freedom and responsibility from the perspective of the young generation. Source: Komuna Warszawa