Theremin

Ivan Trojan - Petr Zelenka’s Theremin - Dejvicke Theatre

Prague's cult Dejvicke Theatre makes its London debut in a short season (5-7 November 2016) at the Greenwood Theatre (King's College), 55 Weston Street, London, SE1 3RA. The performances launch the 20th edition of the Made in Prague festival organised by the Czech Centre London, celebrating Czech theatre, cinema, visual arts and music.

As well as William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale and the risqué A Blockage in the System inspired by the stories of Irvine Welsh, Dejvicke Theatre will be performing Petr Zelenka’s Theremin which follows the controversial life of Lev Theremin,inventor of the theremin, (the first electronic musical instrument), scientist, musician and Russian spy. Theremin is portrayed by Czech film and theatre star Ivan Trojan. Theremin virtuoso Lydia Kavina (Lev Theremin’s granddaughter) will perform during the intermission.