Nutshell
Nutshell (Skořápka), a novel by the popular British author Ian McEwan, is a modern Hamlete paraphrase told from an unexpected perspective. Its protagonist, sharp-eyed observer, and witty narrator is a fetus in mother’s womb that – though not yet born – becomes an element in dangerous intrigues.
This dramatization of the novel was written by Eva Blechová, and Natália Deáková has put togther a performance featuring Ivan Trojan, Barbora Poláková, and David Novotný.
Listen the Drama at the Prix Bohemia Radio festival!
When: Wednesday 20th October 2021 | 11:10 – 12:40
Where: Film hall, Arts Centre UP
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation
Look at the detailed program of the listening session.
Dramatization: Eva Blechová
Cast: Ivan Trojan, Barbora Poláková, Honza Hájek, David Novotný, Marie Poulová, Pavla Tomicová, Radovan Klučka, Matěj Nechvátal and Pavel Neškudla
Dramaturgy: Klára Novotná
Translation: Ladislav Šenkyřík (excerpts from Shakespeare's Hamlet translated by Martin Hilský)
Music: Jakub Kudláč
Director: Natália Deáková
Premiere: November 24, 2020
