Michal Heriban: I AM PLACEBO

In his introspective solo I Am Placebo, Michal Heriban explores the relativity of the present moment. He questions how memory, the subconscious, and habits influence our actions, our perception of ourselves, and the world around us. The intriguingly layered stage design—featuring a projection screen, a mirror, and shirts hanging on the wall—creates an impression of a multidimensional reality, a space where we can glimpse the past, be alone with ourselves, and dare to reveal our true selves—whether genuinely or only seemingly. In this dynamic and physically demanding choreography, precise and structured movements alternate with improvisation, mirroring life itself—if we can organize and reassess the past, we have a foundation to rely on when facing unexpected challenges in the present.

Mira Kovářová

A dance-visual performance with choreography by Michal Heriban and original, evocative music by Jozef Vlk explores the themes of human memory, automated behavior stored in the subconscious, unconscious habits, and conscious programming. Thorugh three episodes and three movement approaches, the audience observes how body memory, structured choreography, and improvisation behave in a mutual flow.