Linda Dušková

Country: Czech Republic
Company: Kolektiv Nesladim

Biography

Linda Dušková (born 1988) is a theatre director and dramaturge. She graduated from the DAMU in Prague and CNSAD in Paris (as part of the SACRe Doctor of Arts programme). Her work is mostly related to devised theatre and interdisciplinary projects. She is the artistic director of the Kolektiv Nesladim, whose dramaturgy focuses on poetic-documentary theatre and destigmatization of mental health issues. She has collaborated with Czech theatre scenes and festivals (Archa Theatre, Studio Hrdinu, 4+4 Days in Motion, Festival Nahlavu) as well as with several institutions abroad (L’Altre Festival, Venice Biennale, IRCAM, ESNAM).

Her most recent works include an interactive one-to-one production Splitting Reality, dealing with the topic of narcissistic manipulation, an audio-walk as part of the multi-genre production Children D, dedicated to children’s palliative care, and a performative debate To All Mothers and Non-Mothers. She is preparing a new production about abortion and women’s right to decide about their bodies, which will be staged in 2026 in Studio Hrdinu. In addition to her theatre work, she is currently involved in two interactive art exhibitions. She teaches directing at DAMU.

I Am Romantically Scattering My Own Ashes

concept and direction: Linda Dušková

dramaturgical collaboration: Sodja Lotker, Jan Horák

scene: Zuzana Sceranková

costumes: Klára Fleková

music: Matyáš Řezníček

lighting design: Patrik Sedlák

movement collaboration: Tereza Ondrová

scenography assistant: Anna Vohralíková

concept collaboration: Zuzana Sceranková

cast: Karin Bílíková, Johana Schmidtmajerová, Ondřej Jiráček, Pavel Neškudla

length: 65 minutes

Synopsis

A stage essay about grief and photography. Based on selected excerpts from Roland Barthes’ books (Camera Lucida, Roland Barthes by Roland Barthes and Mourning Diary). The production is divided into five chapters that follow the various acts of the photographer (Exposure, Frame, Focus, Wait, Shutter). Actors on stage create photographs in real time and interact with them in various ways, translating photographic principles into physical stage images and situations. The production was also inspired by the poetics of the French writer and photographer Edouard Levé.

Upcoming touring dates: The production is regularly on the programme of the Studio Hrdinů theatre. Dates for the 2025/2026 season will be announced soon.

Contact details for professional interest: madla.zelenkova@studiohrdinu.cz