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Ctibor Turba

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Czech mime artist and director, a student of Ladislav Fialka, who became a prominent figure in Czech physical theatre and mime education.

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Who was Ctibor Turba?

Ctibor Turba was a Czech mime artist, director, teacher, and writer associated with non-verbal theatre. He was born in 1944 and became an important figure in Czech physical theatre.

Who taught Ctibor Turba?

Turba studied under Ladislav Fialka, a major Czech mime artist and theatre director. That training connected Turba with the modern Czech mime tradition while he later developed his own approach to physical theatre.

What kind of theatre did Ctibor Turba create?

His work focused on mime, clowning, movement, and physical performance rather than dialogue-driven drama. He also worked as a director and teacher, helping develop mime education in the Czech theatrical world.

What was Cirkus Alfred?

Cirkus Alfred was a Czech performance project founded by Ctibor Turba in the 1970s. It combined circus, clowning, mime, and experimental stage work, reflecting his interest in physical theatre beyond traditional pantomime.