Today We Divide

Two years have passed since November 1989, and debates about a new form of state organization that would finally bring about the promised greater autonomy for both parts of Czechoslovakia are reaching their peak. What initially seemed like a revision of mutual relations now threatens to become a definitive breakup. The dialogue between then-Czech Prime Minister Václav Klaus and Slovak Prime Minister Vladimír Mečiar promises an exciting clash of two contradictory yet somehow similar men. How much was the breakup of Czechoslovakia influenced by our different histories? What were we willing to do to ensure the other side wanted to continue living in a shared state? And did the breakup of the republic primarily result from the egos of both central politicians? How the decision to divide the country was made will be exclusively shown to viewers at the Tugendhat Villa, which is inextricably linked to it.

Creative Team
Director: Zetel
Screenplay and dramaturgy: Markéta Špetíková
Translation: Jakub Molnár
Costumes: Eva Zezula Jiřikovská
Production: Anna Kočí
Poster: David Zezula

Cast
Václav Klaus: Marián Chalány
Vladimír Mečiar: Lukáš Rieger
Woman: Marcela Máchová

The performance takes place inside and in the garden of the Tugendhat Villa. Please note that viewers will not be seated during the performance. We also kindly ask that you refrain from wearing shoes with high heels. The show will take place in all weather conditions (in case of rain, disposable raincoats will be provided for the audience).

The performance is in Czech and Slovak.

Tickets (850 CZK) can be purchased here.

This performance is presented in collaboration with the Museum of the City of Brno and the Tugendhat Villa.