See what’s coming up on on the BCSA’s Events Calendar.
One who hears the cries of the world Referencing in its title a Buddhist deity whose name, Guan Yin, translates into English as the ‘one who hears the cries of the world’, Birmingham-based artist Tereza Bušková’s magical and multidisciplinary exhibition encompasses protective patterns, symbolic sand pouring, willow-framed and free-form bread-based installations and a series of... Read more »
A masterful cinematic adventure of a truly forensic nature that uses newly-discovered footage to provide a unique perspective on the 1968 military invasion of Czechoslovakia and its aftermath. With an extended introduction by Dr Thomas Lorman. The discovery of 3 ½ hours of previously unseen, professionally-shot footage of the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia that had... Read more »
Slovak Theatre in London will present their newest play at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as Camden Fringe festivals. Extreme explores the patterns of behaviour of society and individuals during the Covid19 pandemics. Contrasting pandemic situations portrayed in a colourful collage of scenes and characters, Extreme is a one-of-a-kind experience to witness. Through collaborative devising, the artists... Read more »
The first exhibition in Scotland dedicated to the work of Prague-born, UK-based photographer, Markéta Luskačová. It will concentrate on Luskačová’s photographs of children. An interest in the life of children permeates almost all of Luskačová’s work and there were several years when this was the main subject of her photography as seen in the series,... Read more »
Two internationally respected jazz guitarists come together for two special nights of music. Libor and Nigel met in 2019 and got on like a house on fire on a short tour of the UK. It’s time for the reunion! 14th September 2023, 6pm Ronnie Scott's, 47 Frith St, London W1D 4HT Doors opens 6 pm, show:... Read more »
The Thames Valley Harriers (TVH) athletic club and the Czech Centre (CC) have the pleasure to invite you to the second London charity run, organised in the name of the brilliant Czech runner Emil Zátopek, to raise funds towards The Zátopek‘s Athletic Fellowship supporting young athletes in Western London. Distance: 5k, 3k & 2k Categories:... Read more »
An intimate portrait of the relationship between Karel Schwarzenberg, Chancellor to Václav Havel, a key figure of post-November 1989 Czech politics and the head of one of the oldest and richest noble families, and his daughter Lila Schwarzenberg. The screening will be followed by Q&A with Lila. The filmmaker, who admits being afraid of her... Read more »
Petr Torák's account of advancing the cause of the Roma people, his community work and the Obama Leadership Programme. In 1999 Petr arrived in the UK as an asylum seeker from the Czech Republic. He volunteered in a law firm before obtaining a work permit then he worked in fast food, agriculture and the security... Read more »
During the talk Ms Jiřičná, who is best known for her shop interiors and residential projects, will discuss her signature glass staircases and the limits of structural engineering as well as her most recent projects and the need for sustainable architecture. Furthermore, the talk will touch on the topics such as the importance of public... Read more »
A roundtable discussion co-organised by the UCL SSEES Study of Central Europe seminar series and the British Czech and Slovak Association. Leading academic specialists assess the election results and consider their likely implications for Slovakia’s democracy, foreign policy and position in Europe. This free event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed... Read more »
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