There are more than 40 theatres in Prague. Apart from big theatres with a classical repertoire, there are smallish theatres – these came into existence mostly in the sixties of the last century to criticize the totalitarian regime, and they have been playing the role of critics and innovators ever …
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Theatre Listing
For a typically Czech theatrical experience, you can choose from three distinctive performance genres, all of which are great for visitors as they are language-free and held in Prague’s city centre. Visually spectacular ‘black light theatre‘ stories are told using elements of mime, modern dance, ballet, animated film, and acting …
Read More »The Vinohrady Theatre
Close to the Náměstí Míru Square, you cannot miss the majestic Art Nouveau building of the Vinohrady Theatre, one of Prague’s oldest and most reputable theatres. The necessity to establish another theatre, so that Prague cultural life could flourish, had been discussed even before the National Theatre was opened to …
Read More »Black Light Theatre in Prague, Jiri Grossmann Theatre
This theatre in conventionally located in the heart of the city – Wenceslas Sq. Daily performances start at 20:00. This great performance of a 3D stage show is famous for its originality and shouldn’t be missed while you’re in Prague. Ticket cost 15 EUR per adult person. Original Czech Black …
Read More »Laterna Magika
This futuristic building just next to the National Theatre is easy to spot because of its all-glass façades. It looks quite out of a place beside the neo-renaissance-styled National Theatre. However, it is appropriate for the cutting-edge multimedia shows which combine dramatic lighting effects, cinema, moveable screens, props and live …
Read More »National Marionette Theatre
Mozart composed “The Opera of Operas” Don Giovanni especially for Prague, where he personally conducted its world premiere in 1787 at the Estates Theatre (Stavovske Theatre). The National Marionette Theatre presents this brilliant opera in a unique version of classical marionettes. It is longest running a classical marionette show in …
Read More »Prague National Theatre
The National Theatre is the leading Czech stage and its repertoire consists of drama, opera and ballet performances. The theatre was founded in 1881, after a great amount of hard work was put into collecting the necessary funding needed for building such a huge theatre. Built in neo-renaissance style, decorated …
Read More »Stavovske Divadlo – Estates Theatre
Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni had its premier here on 29 October 1787 and Mozart himself sat at the piano conducting the orchestra. Built in the 1780s by Count Nostitz Estates Theatre is Prague’s oldest theatre. The Czech anthem (called Where is my home) was first performed here as a part …
Read More »The Ta Fantastika
Black Light Theatre was established in New York in 1981 by Petr Kratochvil. After the Velvet Revolution, the company moved to Prague where it enjoyed immediately success. From 1993 TA FANTASTIKA would continue to perform in UNITARIA Palace in Karlova Street. TA FANTASTIKA was also successful abroad and in the …
Read More »Music Theatre Karlin
Music Theatre Karlin offers comedies with songs, operettas, musicals, excellent ballets or concerts. It is the biggest theatre in the Czech Republic, with a seating capacity of 1099. The building, itself has historical importance, it was built in 1881 in a mock-baroque style. Initially it was built to host the …
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