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Spring Theatre, Opera, Ballet, and Music
Hedgie recommends a few special cultural events this spring.
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THEATRE
Švandovo Divadlo (Švandovo Theater)
This restored theatre in Mala Strana was the first in Prague to use English surtitles, opening Czech theatre to a broad non-Czech audience. Currently in the repertory, we can recommend:
The Beggar´s Opera by Vaclav Havel, the former dissident and former President of the Czech Republic
Performances are scheduled March: 16, 27 and April 13.
Check the website for other performances later in the year.
OPERA, BALLET
At the State Opera House
Cinderella by Sergey Prokofiev
March 16, May 16 and June 21
A lively children's ballet.
Carmen by Georges Bizet
March 5, April 15, May 29
This production was given particularly good reviews when it opened.
There are also a ballet and an opera of the same name at Narodni Divadlo
At the National Theatre
The Devil and Kate by Antonin Dvorak
May 15, Jun 12, both at 11am
Stage design: Adolf Born
Costumes: Adolf Born
Adolf Born, the beloved artist and illustrator, has made this fairytale opera a delight for parents and children. Catch one of its rare performances.
PRAGUE SPRING INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Search all 59 events in this 65th annual festival. They range from classical music of every kind to popular music and theatre. You can buy tickets online. They have been on sale since December 14, so don't wait too long.
All listings:
Prague Spring Music Festival
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