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There are nearly 40 theatres in Prague, but nearly all run on a repertory system so plays only appear two or three times a month. Because tickets are relatively cheap they can be like gold dust and most theatres will have queues at the box office at the beginning of every season. So your best bet is to try one of the ticket agencies around the city. You will pay a premium for your ticket, but you won't catch cold. Most theatres are dark in July & August.



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A small theatre specialising in moving, visual and experimental theatre and dance, with several performances that can be enjoyed by non-Czech speakers. Ticket office and bar opens an hour before each performance.
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Praha 7, Fr. Křížka 36

tel. (+420) 233 37 69 97

All performances are at 20:00 unless specified otherwise.
Affectionately known as the “alternative National Theatre,” Archa has done wonders for Prague’s cultural scene. It’s not necessarily an “English” theatre, however their eclectic line-up often transcends language barriers. Check their website – you never know what additional items of interest, including concerts, they’ll have on tap. All shows at 20:00 unless otherwise listed 

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Praha 1, Na Poříčí 26

tel. (+420) 221 71 61 11

fax. (+420) 221 716 666

Performances start at 20:00 unless stated otherwise.
Dating back to the reign of Charles IV, this building was recently refurbished and now provides a home to Golem, a musical of the Jewish legend, which plays daily with English subtitles. NB Rows 1-6 & 32-33 are not good for viewing the subtitles. [...]



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Praha 1, nám. Republiky 4

tel. (+420) 221 41 94 12

Small theatre space with rather good cafe that hosts the Prague Fringe and others. [...]



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Praha 1, Besední 3

tel. (+420) 257 32 04 21

Praha 3, Husitská 24

tel. (+420) 222 72 15 31

Laterna Magika
Laterna Magika developed a new way of combining theatre, dance, music and film for the 1958 Brussels Expo, and was doing multi-media performances before the word even existed. All productions are visually orientated with no spoken Czech – ideal for foreigners. [...]



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Praha 1, Národní 4

tel. (+420) 222 22 20 41

Performances start at 20:00.
National Theatre
Prague’s most beautiful riverside building hosts a wealth of performances, mostly concerts and opera. Find the booking office in the modernist glass building next door. [...]



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Praha 1, Národní třída 2

tel. (+420) 224 90 16 68

Booking office open 10:00 - 18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00 - 12:30, 15:00 - 18:30.
Švandovo divadlo
Local and international plays, both classic and contemporary; always something interesting going on at Švandovo. They offer English subtitles on screens above the stage, so your best bet are seats in the balcony. Visit their website for other dramatic and occasionally musical interests. [...]



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Praha 5, Štefánikova 57

tel. (+420) 234 65 11 11

Contemporary dance theatre and school. [...]



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Praha 4, Branická 41

tel. (+420) 244 46 13 42