Residency of Alžbeta Vrzgula & Uhol_92

hosted by International Theatre Festival Divadelná Nitra

Participating countries:

  • Czechia
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Heritage
  • Music
  • Theatre
© Photo: Alžbeta Vrzgula

Period

  • From 01-03-2026 to 31-10-2026
Generation #4

Website

Address

Nitra

Project summary

The residency project spotlights Alžbeta Vrzgula and her company Uhol_92, one of the most vibrant voices of a new Slovak generation born into democracy. Through three international residencies in Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, the artists will explore questions of identity, freedom, and belonging. The process will include masterclasses, public encounters, and creative dialogues, culminating in the premiere of a new performance at the International Theatre Festiva Divadelná Nitra, offering an authentic reflection of a generation shaping contemporary Europe.
© Vladimír Šimíček

Artist

Alžbeta Vrzgula & Uhol_92

Biography: ALŽBETA VRZGULA (1992) is a Slovak theatre director and playwright, founder of the independent company Uhol_92. Her work examines human behavior under social and ideological pressure, exploring identity, gender (in)equality, and the boundaries of democracy. She is known for productions such as Humiliated and Bloodthirsty (DOSKY Award 2022), Toni Wolff Realizes She Lost Millions (Tatra Banka Foundation Award 2024), and Boundaries_92. Vrzgula’s theatre combines critical reflection, communication, and experimentation with form. With Uhol_92, she represents a vital voice of the young Slovak generation using theatre as a space for civic dialogue and artistic freedom. Currently, she works on Hey, Pookie! and Wild Wild Heart (premieres in 2025).
Contact: alzbeta.vrzgula@gmail.com
Website: https://www.uhol92.com/
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/Uhol92 https://www.instagram.com/uhol_92/
Work: https://www.uhol92.com/portfolio

Participating festivals

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