From Evening till Dawn… or Back Again, There and Back Again

Evening directed by HaDi Staré & Guests.

A shared gathering on the occasion of what would have been the 78th birthday of the legendary actor, poet, and multifaceted creator, a long-time member and dear friend

of our theatre.

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The programme will feature a curated selection of Ján’s poems, archival photographs, video recordings, and a few surprises. Everyone who wishes to honour the life and work of this remarkable theatre artist is warmly welcome.

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Ján Sedal (1948–2025)
Born in 1948 in Bratislava, Ján Sedal was a Slovak poet, actor, and director who spent most of his life living and creating in Brno. He studied puppet acting at DAMU. He was a member of the White Theatre, the ensemble Křesadlo, and from 1982 a key actor of HaDivadlo—first in Prostějov and, from 1985, in Brno. He also performed at Archa Theatre, collaborated with the Vosto5 ensemble, and took part in numerous independent projects, as well as in film and television. For his lifetime contribution to alternative theatre, he received the Thalia Award. Alongside his acting, he was also active as a theatre author.