Theodor, main dancer and director of HILT, was violently attacked — now hospitalized with multiple fractures. April shows cancelled
Theodor, main dancer and director of HILT, is currently in a critical condition and unable to perform or manage regular operations. He remains immobilized due to serious injuries and is only able to work in very limited capacity for short periods of time. All shows are cancelled until the end of April 2026.
I am not going into details of what exactly happened. This is the first moment I am physically able to at least write a short update, so that our audience clearly understands why we are not performing and why it is simply not possible at this time.
Two days after the incident, still under strong pain medication, I completed three performances in one day as part of our Czech tour at the Municipal Theatre in Jablonec nad Nisou, for approximately 1500 spectators. In severe pain, I returned to Prague during the night, believing it was only bruising.
The following morning, I had to call emergency services. Medical examinations revealed two fractured ribs, one of them displaced, along with additional injuries causing serious breathing difficulties.
After short hospitalization, I was released to home care, but I am under constant assistance. My partner and colleague Martin is taking care of me daily, alongside other members of the HILT team who are helping in shifts. In recent days, production assistant Dana has been assisting, and even our youngest performer František has taken night shifts to ensure I am not left alone.
Since the founding of HILT 18 years ago, I have personally managed all core operational access, including booking systems and financial controls, for security reasons. Despite my condition, I have managed to stop all ticket sales until the end of April and have started working, step by step, on refunds.
On March 27, 2026, the first unaware visitors arriving at our Prague theatre learned about the situation directly at the entrance.
Everything is currently very complicated. I am able to work less than an hour per day with assistance. Most of the time I remain lying down, in pain even under medication, alternating between short periods of sleep. I am not taking phone calls and I try to avoid speaking due to breathing difficulties. I will begin responding to selected urgent emails as soon as possible.
HILT Black Light Theatre
Black light theatre is wordless stage magic: under UV light, black-clad performers “disappear,” so masks, puppets and glowing objects seem to move by themselves. It’s pure visual storytelling—playful, surprising, and understood by any audience. HILT is a world-traveling ensemble performing this craft on major stages and festivals. |
