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Prague Theatres
The grandest theatres in Prague stage opera, ballet and classical music concerts, whereas smaller theatres present black light theatre shows.
Black light theatre is a typically Czech art form, combining cutting edge visual and sound effects with mime, dance, acrobatics and comedy.
Read our guide to the Prague theatres.
Search for performances and book tickets via our Prague theatre listings. |
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| | Black light theatre is a specialty of Prague, a world of illusory creations and hidden secrets.
The story is told visually through a highly charged mix of theatrical elements: colourfully dressed mime artists, dynamic dance and ballet routines, puppets, singers, state-of-the-art visual effects, and dramatic audio.
There is often a strong emotional edge to performances, with plenty of comedic touches.
Black light theatre shows feature few words, if any, so can be enjoyed by adults and children of all ages and nationalities. | |
Black Light Theatre in Prague |
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Laterna magika shows, which are staged at the New Stage Theatre in Prague, are a variation of black light theatre. The productions employ the same dramatic theatrical elements, but instead of static backdrops, animated and live action film is displayed on a huge screen behind the performers.
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Laterna magika in Prague | |
Mime artists and dancers interact with the screen to tell the story, gradually blending in with the moving images, causing the audience to question: what is film and what is live?
The shows
are vibrant and fast moving, often with an emotional edge and comedic touches. As in all forms of black light, there are little or no spoken words.
The New Stage Theatre (Nová scéna) was established in 1958, and is the world's first multimedia theatre.
Shows are suitable for adults and children of all ages and nationalities. |
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Best black light theatres in Prague:
Image Theatre | Srnec Theatre | Laterna Magika
Listings and tickets: Prague theatre tickets. | |
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