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Prague is brimming with more than 40 theatres, that are enough to attract a swarm of theatre lovers all year round. Apart from big and reputed theatres in Prague like the National Theatre with a classical repertoire, there are many small-scale theatres which came into existence in the late sixties to criticize the totalitarian regime and have been instrumental as both critics and innovators since then. Theatres in Prague are far from monotonous and have discovered every genre such as dance, puppetry, mime, and many more. Among these, opera Prague is worth to be mentioned. Recent years have seen the growth of several experimentation theatres in the city in the form of the Black Theatre or the Pantomime Theatre. Prague also hosts a wide range of events, performances, and plays in Prague through annual theatre festivals to entertain the masses.
Numerous historical theatres in Prague with elaborate architecture and designs dot the city, that is visited by thousands of aspiring artists and theatre enthusiasts who come to bask in the sheer burst of culture in the Czech capital. With a legacy of more than 130 years, the National Theatre holds the reputation of being the cultural identity of Prague. It holds the rich cultural heritage and also provides space for creative creation to budding artists and professionals. You must visit the National Theatre located in Narodni 2 if you are a person of varied tastes as this theatre is known for showcasing drama, ballet, and opera in Prague.
Without wandering far, one may visit Laterna Magika’s beautifully designed glass theatre situated next to the National Theatre as its fourth ensemble to experience shows of mix films and visual effects. It boasts of being the world’s first multimedia theatre in the last 50 years. The long-established State Opera House is the go-to place for those who wish to exhibit traditional European acts like opera and drama, and also yearns to contribute to the documentation and publication of previous archives.
The oldest of the lot, the Estates Theatre in Zelezna was established as a part of the National Theatre which has proved to be a prominent stage for theatre shows in Prague encompassing arts like drama, opera, and ballet. Apart from amazing theatres which host popular shows amidst packed halls of theatre lovers, Prague also provides opportunities to the locals with talent in the performing arts to hone their skills in various institutes like the Academy of Performing Arts with a three-dimensional learning scope through the Theatre Faculty, Film and TV School, and Music and Dance Faculty. It has more than 350 educators and 1500 students, making it the largest art school in the Czech Republic.
Prague hosts many events and festivals which are a melting pot of various cultures and art forms, and facilitate the global interchange of talent and culture. The Prague Fringe Festival is the most popular of all annual theatre festivals held in the month of May and June every year since 2001. The festival takes place in Mala Strana and regularly programmes over 200 artists in 250 performances in genres like theatre, comedy, spoken-word, etc. The Young Bohemia Prague Festival is one of the most scintillating events in all of Europe for young people. It gives an opportunity for participants to showcase their skill and also enables orchestras and choirs to mingle with people all across the world.
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