Rumble

After a successful premiere in Ostrava, the young artist, mime, acrobat, and one of the most prominent talents in contemporary physical theater is moving to the capital. There, he will present the Prague premiere of his new solo performance, RUMBLE!

What can you expect?<br>
A rebellious physical comedy performance. In order for young blood to take its place alongside the renowned elite, it must rebel. The student must break free from the chains and forge his own path. 👉🏼 The performance Rumble is the sharp path of the young blood of the upcoming generation of Czech pantomime and slapstick. The author's artistic battle with all the internal problems of contemporary creation.

A young artist searching for his own self-expression encounters several problems. Whether it's the need to break free from his role models or the unpleasant realization that everything has already been done before. He is driven by a desire for quality, legacy, the elevation of discredited concepts, and confirmation that his thinking is on the right track. All this without selling out, but still regularly selling out.

But how not to succumb to superficial, appealing, and sloppy practices? The main character tries to find his way.
But be warned: it's going to be a storm! Are you ready to rumble?!

Be there when Rumble premieres in Prague. In the city of Mates' studio. In the city where he creates.

Who is Mates Petrák?

A native of Ostrava, he is a mime artist, acrobat, and versatile performer of contemporary physical theater. A graduate of Nonverbal Theater at HAMU, he was awarded the National Theater Director's Prize for artists under 35.

He has collaborated with the National Theater, Divadlo Minor, the Summer Stage of the Kampa Museum, the Fringe and BIAC festivals, and others. He is known for his ability to combine pantomime, slapstick, new circus, and physical comedy in a poetic, slightly dark style with Ostrava wit.

He is the founder of the Théseova loď festival, a long-time member of the Finnish ensemble MimoArt, and the author of his own technique of stage falls, which he has also taught at professional circus schools.

Special thanks to: Lucie Janíková, Ivan Petrák, Klára Kvasničková, Jan Fries