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 Paint it black |
Rytirska 31 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2421 2810 http://www.blacktheatre.cz/ |
A variation on black-light theatre with music, live actors in a huge variety of wild costumes and a whole bag of technical tricks. The current long-running show is Faust, based on Goethe's drama with elements of traditional Czech puppet plays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative expression |
26, Na Porící 26 Archa Theatre Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 21 71 6111 / +420 (0)2 21 71 6333 (Box Office) |
For almost a decade, Czech musicians and artists have been billed along with those from across Europe and beyond during this annual international festival held from late November until early December. Although originally geared more towards alternative rock, the festival line up has expanded to wider genres of music including jazz and modern classical music. Amateur theatre, exhibitions and film screenings have also been added in the past few years to broaden the festival's appeal. The festival explores peripheral forms of expression which are often overlooked by the mainstream, thereby offering inspiration and providing support for the artists involved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beatlemania |
Na Príkope 10 Palace Savarin Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 8193 2665 http://animato.webpark.cz/ |
Singing, dancing, puppets, large-screen projection and black-light trickery can all be seen at this venue where they do just one show: Rock Therapy, or, A Small Story from the Great Time of the Beatles. This is specifically The Yellow Submarine-era Beatles. Interestingly, there are two black-light productions in town based on the animated film starring cartoon versions of the Fab Four: the other is performed by the National Marionette Theater at their venue on Novotneho lavka. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural mecca |
Na Porící 26 Prague, CZ 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 6333 http://www.archatheatre.cz/ |
Sine the time it opened with the performance of Japanese dancer Min Tanaka, Archa has presented compelling dance and musical performances of all genres to a discriminating audience. Some of the famous name who have performed here are John Cale, David Byrne, Meredith Monk, The Residents and Robert Wilson. Other artistes who have performed here include the best of Czech progressive art from the Agon Orchestra to the HaDivadlo and Goose On A String theatre troupes. The hall's modest size means that no one is more than a few rows away from the action. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concerts, Festivals And Much More |
Melantrichova 971/19 Prague 110 00 Czech Republic +420 224 229 462 http://www.collegiummarianum.c... |
The Collegium Marianum hosts a school, an ensemble, a festival, and various concerts. It is a pleasant, professional, and entertaining venue for all of its productions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Theatre |
160 00 Zelena 15 Prague Zelena 15 Czech Republic http://www.dejvickedivadlo.cz |
This ten year old rock theater is one of Prague's hot spots for live performances. In 2002, it was awarded the Alfred Radock Award for Theatre of the Year; currently, the theatre puts on ten productions per year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theater without Handrails |
Jungmannova 31 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 224 946 436 http://www.bezzabradli.cz/ |
Come enjoy an evening of comedy at the Theatre Bez zábradlí. Located by Palác Adria, this theater is teaming with life and Czech culture. English language options are limited. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Repertory Theater |
Karlova 26 Prague 11665 Czech Republic +420 221 111 086 http://www.divadlodisk.cz/ |
Disk Theatre is a small repertory theater in the Malá Strana area of Prague which participates with the Academy of Performing Arts. It puts on about eight to nine productions a year which sometimes go on to tour throughout Europe. Visit the website to find more about dates and particular performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For fans of musicals |
Jungmannova 9 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 9624 5311 http://www.kalich.cz/ |
The pop musical was the theatrical phenomenon of the nineties in Prague and the trend is still going strong. In 1999, two new theatres designed especially for musicals opened. This one occupies a former evangelical church and its only show is 'Hamlet', with songs and dialogue by a local teen idol, Janek Ledecky, who also takes the title role. He is assisted by a throng of pop stars and big-name actors, so you can be assured that the performance is nothing short of professional. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shows for all the family |
Kresomyslova 625 Prague 14000 Czech Republic +420 2 6121 5722 http://www.fidlovacka.cz/ |
The uninviting concrete exterior of this suburban playhouse falls away to welcome you into a cheery, remodelled interior. Bench seating (with cushions for extra comfort) adds to the family atmosphere. Mainstream musicals (performed in Czech) are popular here: 'Fiddler on the Roof' (Sumar Na Strese), 'Man of La Mancha' (Muz z La Manchy) and 'The Beggar's Opera' (Zebracka Opera) are typical offerings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marionette Theater |
Karlova 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 222 220 913 http://www.puppetart.com/ |
The old theatrical form of puppets lives on in this theater in Prague. Enjoy a unique marionette opera or learn about the history of puppeteering at the marionette museum. See the website for more details on this unique little theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grease is the word |
U Vystaviste Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2010 3370 |
Olivia Newton-John may not be on the cast (and if she were, would she be able to manage the notoriously difficult Czech consonants?), but that hasn't stopped locals flocking to see the long-running 'Grease'. This teenage epic is the only current offering at this glass-covered pyramidal theatre, situated right in the middle of the city exhibition grounds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Variety theatre |
Dejvická 27 Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 224 226 141 http://www.propage.cz/semafor/ |
The Semafor theatre (founded by Jiri Suchy) has been showing witty, mildly satirical songs and skits for the past four decades. Suchy and his partner Jiri Slitr were darlings of the swinging 60's until Slitr's death in 1969. Suchy then continued working with a number of different playhouses. He is even credited with founding the first rock 'n' roll act in Prague. Everything from clown acts to Edith Piaf impersonators can be seen on the Semafor stage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pop musicals |
Karlova 8 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2222 1366 http://www.tafantastika.cz |
This theatre specializes in black light theatre. Shows range from Joan of Arc to Picture of Dorian Gray, and star Czech pop stars likeLucie Bila, Bara Basikova, Petr Muk, Kamil Strihavka and others who've found steadier work on the musical stage than they ever did on the Czech pop-concert circuit. The show's director, Jozef Bednarik, has also worked with the staid National Theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inventive Performances |
Parížská 4 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 22 232 9191 http://www.imagetheatre.cz/eng... |
Image Theatre Company mounts ambitious productions with a rare combination of depth, color, invisibility, and light. With these elements, the productions have an individual style that is often cryptic or mystifying. Their venue, the Black Theatre, is equipped to take you on an exploration that will attempt stimulate an array of emotions. The Image Theatre is dedicated to creating quality performances that will keep their audience on the edge of their seats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Original Black Light Theatre |
U Lékárny 597 Prague 15600 Czech Republic +420 2 5792 1835 / +420 2 5792 3397 http://www.blacktheatresrnec.cz/ |
Black light theatre—which the founder of this troupe claims to have invented—is based on the simple observation that the colour black tends to disappear against a black backdrop. With the proper lighting, actors dressed all in black can seem to appear from nowhere, float through the air or shed their skins and be transformed into something quite unexpected. Used as a stage effect in performances of mime, clowning and other non-verbal theatre, this technique has been the bread and butter of Prague's tourist industry since the sixties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular musicals |
Križíkova 10 Prague 18600 Czech Republic +420 2 6117 6888 /+420 2 6117 6889 http://www.hdk.cz/ |
Operettas and musicals are the standard fare at the old-fashioned Hudebni Divadlo v Karline (Karlin Music Theatre). 'Die Fledermaus,' 'Hello, Dolly,' 'The Cage of Fools,' 'My Fair Lady' and others of a similar ilk are constantly drawing in the crowds. The songs are all sung in Czech. The establishment can accomodate over a thousand people and is one of the largest theatres in the country. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mozart's operas |
Novotného lávka 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2108 2299 / +420 2 2108 2288 (Bookings) http://www.lavka.cz |
This long-running show presents scenes from 'Don Giovanni,' 'The Marriage of Figaro,' 'The Magic Flute' and other Mozart operas. The creative pair behind the show are now the general director and artistic director at the State Opera. For more details, check the Web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small scale productions |
Ovocný trh 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2490 1448 http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz |
This is a historical landmark build in 1868. The National Theater uses this compact hall, next door to the Stavovske Theater, for intimate productions of drama, dance and chamber opera. For more details of upcoming productions, check the Web site or call at the above number. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Keeps pulling in the crowds |
Narodni Trida 4 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2491 4129 http://www.laterna.cz |
For decades, this has ranked amongst the most popular attractions in town: a uniquely Czech form of theatre that blends pantomime, clowning, film, and astonishing illusions created by fiendishly clever lighting. Three or four shows alternate. Two long runners are the mythological Odysseus and the more family-oriented Magic Circus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Puppet opera |
Žatecká 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 9322 / +420 2 2481 9323 http://www.mozart.cz |
Anyone who has visited the city before will probably know that Mozart is very big business here. At this intimate theatre, he is honoured by marionettes. Don Giovanni is the only show and it runs throughout the year (from June through September, daily except Wednesday). Fortunately, unlike most theatres in town this one is air-conditioned, but that's not the only reason to come. The puppeteers are real masters and even people who don't like opera get a kick out of the antics of these wooden performers. A puppet Mozart conducts the recorded orchestra, just as the real Mozart conducted the actual premiere of this opera in Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional performances |
Narodni trida 2 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2490 1377 http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz |
This imposing neo-Renaissance building embodies Bohemia's rich musical and operatic tradition. It is the best place to see Czech opera favourites by Dvorak, Smetana and Janacek; there are usually four or five Czech operas in the repertoire during any given season. The National also specializes in rather conservative, solidly-sung productions of Italian opera. German works by Strauss and Wagner are also popular. The orchestra is always reliable, with occasional flashes of brilliance. Advance tickets go on sale one month prior to performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International Competition |
Za Hanspaulkou 856/2 Prague, Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 233 33 3331 http://www.praguedancefestival.cz |
New Prague Dance Festival is an international competition open to every dance company, school, institution, or studio willing to participate. Contestants compete for prizes in various categories including ballet, modern, jazz-hip hop, folk, Latino, and many others. The wide variety of dance styles and the diversity of the dancers make this a remarkable event that is truly a celebration of dance. The performances take place at Theatre Broadway, which is adjacent to Old Town Square. See website for yearly particulars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Bard at Prague Castle |
Anenské námestí 948/2 Prague, Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 226 20 0830 http://www.shakespeare.cz/inde... |
One of Prague's most popular annual events, the Summer Shakespeare Festival features the best of the Bard against the historic backdrop of Prague Castle. The festival highlights canonical tragedies such as 'Othello' and 'Macbeth', as well as comical masterpieces like 'Twelfth Night' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. For further information on this year's lineup, visit their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prague Hotspot |
12000 Prague (Námestí Míru 7) Prague Czech Republic +420 296 550 111 http://www.dnv-praha.cz |
Located in Prague, this theatre is home to various cultural events. Check the webbsite for updated information. Review © 2007, Wcities |