Torn Page, New York Frida Vaněk RSVP by Edward Einhorn With Vas Eli, Nalina Mann, Alyssa Simon, Richard Toth A staged reading of a modern sequel to Havel's Vaněk plays. Frida Vaněk, niece of famous Czech writer/dissident Ferdinand Vaněk, grew up in America. When Frida's mother dies, Frida finds a file her mother had hidden all her life. It takes Frida in through a series of meetings in Amsterdam, across America, and eventually back in Prague, in search of the correct moral re

New York October 5, Bohemian National Hall, New York On Monday, October 5, the day of Havel’s 90th birthday, we will present a new production of his play Unveiling. 7:00 PM | Theater Performance: Unveiling A new English-language production of Václav Havel’s darkly comic one-act play, followed by a discussion of his theatrical legacy and a birthday celebration with goulash inspired by Kančí na daňčím. October 1-17, Torn Page, New York Havel’s darkly comic critique of those who

The 92nd Street Y, New York Sat 26th September 2026 A remarkable literary discovery comes to life in the first public reading of Warning — a newly uncovered play by Václav Havel, one of post-war Europe’s leading dissidents, political leaders, and literary artists. Adam Gopnik and a soon-to-be-announced group of writers and performers gather for a world premiere staged reading of the play, followed by a conversation. Tickets and more info: https://www.92ny.org/event/vaclav-hav

Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival is an annual showcase of contemporary Central and Eastern European theater. The festival honors the legacy of Vaclav Havel with performances that engage with politics, human rights, and other important global questions, featuring work that is bold and often experimental in form. Each edition of the festival addresses current sociopolitical trends in Central and Eastern Europe, offering New York audiences a unique opportunity

The 2026 Spring Readings will take place from April 23 – June 1. It will include staged readings and contemporary plays by award-winning European playwrights. All the readings were being presented free of charge, with a requested donation. This is a unique opportunity to see how the writers of Central and Eastern European are responding to these turbulent times, while also examining how past writers have responded to other times of crisis. We start on Thursday, April 23 with

Bricolage Production Company presents Samizdat, a site-specific, immersive theater series exploring resistance and survival under authoritarian rule. Three plays by Václav Havel bring intimate, urgent, and at times absurdly funny messages to hidden corners of Pittsburgh this spring. PITTSBURGH, PA — Bricolage Production Company, Pittsburgh’s leader in transformative immersive experiences, presents three all new site-specific theater experiences on the heels of back-to-back, s