Theatre entertainment in Prague
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Rudolfinum
This complex of concert halls and offices built in neo-Renaissance style in the late 19th century is the home turf of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra – the impressive Dvořák Hall, its stage dominated by a vast organ, is one of the main concert venues for the Prague Spring festival. The building served as the seat of the Czechoslovak parliament from 1918 to 1938. The northern part of the complex (entrance facing the river) houses the Galerie Rudolfinum, a gallery that specialises in changing exhibitions of contemporary art. There’s also a sumptuous cafe with tables ranged amid the Corinthian splendour of the Column Hall.
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Švandovo Divadlo Na Smíchově
This experimental theatre space, performing Czech and international dramatic works, is unique for its commitment to staging ‘English-friendly’ performances, by which they mean English-language theatre or with English subtitles. It also hosts occasional live music and dance, as well as regular ‘Stage Talks’, unscripted discussions with noted personalities. A couple of years ago, one featured Václav Havel and Lou Reed.
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La Fabrika
The name refers to a ‘factory’, but this is actually a former paint warehouse that’s been converted into an experimental performance space. Depending on the night, come here to catch live music, theatre, dance or film. Summers are usually slow, but the season picks up again in autumn. Consult the website for the latest program. The ticket office and bar open about an hour before the event starts.
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National Marionette Theatre
Loudly touted as the longest-running classical marionette show in the city – it has been performed almost continuously since 1991 – Don Giovanni is a life-sized puppet version of the Mozart opera that has spawned several imitations around town. Younger kids’ attention might begin to wander fairly early on during this two-hour show.
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Reduta Theatre
The Reduta Theatre is home to the Black Theatre of Jiří Srnec, who was a founding member of Prague’s original black-light theatre back in the early 1960s. Today the company’s productions include versions of Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan, and a compilation of the best of black theatre from the early days.
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Rise Loutek
Although it shares a building with the National Marionette Theatre, whose Don Giovanni you want to avoid, Rise Loutek is the real (sadly off-season) deal. Fairy stories, folk tales, variety shows and other one-hour shows are performed by hand puppets and marionettes. In Czech, but charming.
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Minor Theatre
Divadlo Minor is a wheelchair-accessible children’s theatre that offers a fun mix of puppets, clown shows and pantomime. There are performances (in Czech) at 9.30am Monday to Friday and at 6pm or 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and you can usually get a ticket at the door before the show.
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Skutečnost
This experimental not-for-profit performance space just below the Czech Inn hostel hosts high-quality Czech and foreign indie bands, as well as art happenings, openings, film nights, readings and general groove-ins. Check the website to make sure something’s on before venturing out here.
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Ta Fantastika
Established in New York in 1981 by Czech émigré Petr Kratochvil, Ta Fantastika moved to Prague in 1989. The theatre produces black-light theatre based on classic literature and legends such as Alice in Wonderland, Excalibur, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Joan of Arc.
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Celetná Theatre
The Divadlo v Celetné, in a courtyard between Celetná and Štupartská, stages mainly Czech drama, both old and new, some foreign plays (including Shakespeare and Tom Stoppard) translated into Czech, and the occasional opera production by the students of the Prague Conservatory.
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Spejbl & Hurvínek Theatre
Created in 1930 by puppeteer Josef Skupa, Spejbl and Hurvinek are the Czech marionette equivalents of Punch and Judy, although they are father and son rather than husband and wife. The shows are in the Czech language, but most can be followed whatever language you speak.
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Image Theatre
Founded in 1989, this company uses creative black-light theatre along with pantomime, modern dance and video – not to mention liberal doses of slapstick – to tell its stories. The staging can be very effective, but the atmosphere is often dictated by audience reaction.
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Theatre on the Balustrade
The theatre where Václav Havel honed his skills as a playwright four decades ago is now the city’s main venue for serious Czech-language drama, including works by a range of foreign playwrights translated into Czech.
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