Contact
Address
Kateřina Bohadlová,
katerina@theatrum-kuks.cz
+420 777 566 572
Kuks 53,
Kuks, 54443
THE LOCATION:
- We offer arts residency in the village of Kuks, part of an inspiring Baroque complex situated on both shores of the Elbe River, marked by its distinctive genius loci and rich cultural history. Our program builds upon the early 18th century, when the Kuks spa was a European center of art, culture, and social life. For your creative process, there is the Comoedien-Haus, a former barn in the village converted into a modest theater. The theater also houses Jiří Nachlinger’s Puppet Gallery, featuring a collection of carved marionettes inspired by Braun’s sculptures. For performing arts, there is also access to the Rentz Museum garden or the hall of the Municipal Inn, where winter residencies are available as well.
STUDIOS/REHEARSAL ROOMS:
Comoedien-Haus
- The wooden stage measures 8 m (width) × 4 m (depth) × 30 cm (height). To the side of the auditorium (8 m wide, 8 m deep, sandstone flooring), there is a “theater within a theater,” a replica of the Baroque Carro commediale stage cart, which serves as an additional (puppet) stage. The space accommodates approximately 4–5 artists and is equipped with ventilation, a projector, and a screen.
Rentz Museum Garden
- The residency also provides access to the garden of the Rentz Museum of Baroque Printmaking, located a 2-minute walk from Comoedien-Haus, which includes a replica of a small wooden stage.
Hall of the Municipal Inn
- In collaboration with the Kuks municipality, we also offer the hall of the Municipal Inn on the Elbe Riverbank, equipped with heating and available year-round. The hall is also used by local community groups and measures 12 × 6 m.
ACCOMMODATION:
- Accommodation is provided in an apartment within the historic U Kotvy House. The apartment includes two rooms – a bedroom with a double bed and a living room with two single beds – as well as a kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower. The apartment is heated and suitable for desk-based residencies, such as literary, translation, and similar activities, or a residency for cultural professionals.
- Accommodation can also be arranged in two apartments for a total of 5 people near the Comoedien-Haus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Comoedien–Haus is situated in the village of Kuks in close proximity to single-family houses. Therefore, noise limits must be followed.
FOUNDED:
2020
