Call for Students | International Workshop on Theatre Studies
Performing Central Europe: Flora Theatre Festival Olomouc

Dear bachelor’s and master’s degree students of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies,

The Department of Theatre and Film Studies of Palacký University Olomouc, in collaboration with the Flora Theatre Festival, invites you to apply for the international workshop Performing Central Europe: Flora Theatre Festival Olomouc.

Dates: 15–19 May 2026
Venue: Olomouc (Palacký University Olomouc & Flora Theatre Festival), Czech Republic

Host:
Department of Theatre and Film Studies, Palacký University Olomouc
in collaboration with Flora Theatre Festival

Partner institutions:
University of Vienna • University of Warsaw (IKP) • Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (VŠMU)

About the programme:
This five-day international Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) takes place during the Flora Theatre Festival, an international theatre festival. Led by Czech and foreign tutors, the programme combines analytical seminars, practice-based laboratories, artist talks, and collective reflection on festival performances. Its aim is to develop analytical and collaborative skills while fostering tolerance, cross-border exchange, and resilience within the Central European academic and artistic community.

Conditions for students:
Eligibility: Students at all levels of theatre/performance studies and related practical fields
Language of instruction: English
Credits: 3 ECTS (upon active participation, short outputs such as text or audio, and attendance at online sessions (pre-planned within a time frame: 20–24 April 2026: Kick-off/Pre-departure, 1–5 June 2026: Debrief)
Funding: Festival tickets and catering at welcome and good-bye session are covered by the home institution via Erasmus+ (BIP)
Content & accessibility: Analytical seminars, practice-based labs, artist talks; daily attendance at up to two performances, depending on the festival schedule

Important note:
UP students (or students not accepted into the BIP programme) may also apply for the FloraLab, either as a whole or for its second part (Wednesday 20 – Sunday 24 May). The BIP programme and FloraLab cannot be combined.

Call for interest:
If you are interested in participating, please send a motivation letter in English including with basic information, year/field, motivation letter (max. 1500 characters) to: Magdaléna Hruška hruska.magdalena@gmail.com 

Deadline: Friday, 15 March 2026
Please note that the capacity is limited.