A playful romantic comedy packed with pop culture references, sharp dialogue and a sense of exaggeration invites the audience to reflect on our own bad habits and how they shape our relationships. The National Collection of Bad Habits, directed by Tomáš Dianiška, appeals to both drama lovers and fans of contemporary circus.
Nail biting, chewing loudly, sitting with a knee tucked under the chin, being late, or constantly putting your hand down your underwear. Bad habits are something that accompany all of us throughout life. Yet our own rarely seem as annoying as those of others. Especially in relationships, these little quirks may initially feel charming, but over time they become more frequent and grow to unbearable proportions. Suddenly, we can hardly stand the other person.
Sára finally moves out of shared housing into a small studio apartment and decides to find a boyfriend. Everything seems perfect at first. But she soon discovers that the building is full of unbearable neighbours whose bad habits are getting louder and more irritating by the day. And her new partner isn’t exactly flawless either…
Creative team:
Concept: Kateřina Šedá
Script and dramaturgy: Lenka Veverková
Director: Tomáš Dianiška
Choreography: Andrea Vykysalá
Set and costume design: Lenka Hollá
Music: Jan Šikl
Lighting design: Michael Bláha
Sound: Karel Mařík
Production: United Arts
Theatre Programme Dramaturg David Mírek: Two years ago, Losers performed at Gong with a combination of contemporary circus improvisation and a live concert. This time, movement and acrobatics support one of the most inventive participatory projects, The National Collection of Bad Habits, to which users have contributed thousands of entries. Among the highlights of the evening are the project’s author Kateřina Šedá and director Tomáš Dianiška, who has filled Gong multiple times before—let’s not forget his hit production Špinarka.
