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10 CULTURE & EVENTS
Prague is something of a cultural Mecca, and not just because
of the affordable tickets. There was always a lively
tradition here (Mozart was celebrated as a hero in Prague
while shunned in Vienna), and the influx of culture-hungry
tourists in the past decade has led to an enormous variety
of concerts. Tickets are best and easiest booked via the
ticket agencies. Remember, going to the theatre or opera
is still something of an event in Prague, and it’s courteous
to dress up when visiting.
Black Light Theatre
A Prague speciality; fluorescent mime actors and puppets
moving in front of a black background. Great for children,
and for adults too.
All Colours Theatre E-4, Praha 1, Rytířská
31, MMůstek, tel. (+420) 221 61 01 73, www.
blacktheatre.cz. Tickets 450Kč. Q Performances
start at 20:30.
Animato F-3, Praha 1, Na Příkopě 10, MMůstek, tel.
(+420) 281 93 26 65, www.volny.cz/black.theatre.
Tickets 430Kč. Q Performances start at 20:30.
Image Black Theatre E-1, Praha 1, Pařížská 4,
MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 222 31 44 58, www.
imagetheatre.cz. Tickets 480Kč. Q Performances start
at 20:00.
Jiří Srnec Black Light Theatre D-4, Praha 1, Národní
20, tel. (+420) 721 58 92 44, www.blacktheatresrnec.
cz. Tickets 520Kč. Q Performances start at 19:30.
Metro Theatre D-4, Praha 1, Národní třída 25,
MNárodní třída, tel. (+420) 221 08 52 76, www.
blacktheatreprague.cz. Tickets 440Kč. The performance
is followed by a workshop and lasts about 80 minutes. Q
Performances start at 20:00.
ZDENĚK SÝKORA
KAREL MALICH
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A DIALOGUE
OCTOBER 2, 2009
JANUARY 10, 2010
Museum Kampa – Jan and Meda Mladek Foundation
U Sovových mlýnů 503/2, 118 00 Praha 1
www.museumkampa.cz
Palace Theatre I-4, Praha 1, Václavské nám. 43,
MMůstek, tel. (+420) 224 22 88 14, www.palacetheatre.cz.
Tickets 140 - 340Kč. Q Performances start at 20:00.
Ta Fantastika D-3, Praha 1, Karlova 8, MStaroměstská,
tel. (+420) 222 22 13 66, www.tafantastika.cz. Tickets
700Kč. Q Performances start at 21:30.
WOW Show (Theater Blanik) I-4, Praha 1, Vaclavske
namesti 56, MMůstek, tel. (+420) 224 03 21 72, info@
wow-show.com, www.wow-show.com. Tickets 550Kč. Q
Performances start at 20:00.
Cinema
Multiplex cinemas are big business, although the smaller,
older independents survive on their quirky, less Hollywooddictated
programmes and cheaper tickets. Village, Palace
and City Cinemas are the more expensive multiplexes (159
- 199Kč) although there is discount Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday, with tickets for 109Kč - see below for details.
Czech and other non-English language films are not usually
subtitled in English, but we do have access to more titles now.
English language films are usually subtitled, except kids’ films
which are dubbed. For listings see www.expats.cz.
Aero Praha 3, Biskupcova 31, tel. (+420) 271 77 13 49,
www.kinoaero.cz. A cool little arthouse cinema in Žižkov;
tram N°9 to Biskupcova. Q Tickets 40 - 95Kč.
Cinema City Flóra Praha 3, Vinohradská 149, MFlóra,
tel. (+420) 255 74 20 21, www.cinemacity.cz. Includes
an IMAX theatre. Q Tickets 159Kč, Tue 109Kč. Also at
Galaxie, Arkalycká 1; Zličín, Řevnická 1.
Lucerna I-4, Praha 1, Vodičkova 36, MMůstek, tel.
(+420) 224 21 69 72, www.multikino.cz. Apparently
the longest-running cinema in Prague with Czech and English
language films. A classic.
Museum Kampa
Museum Kampa is a unique cultural conglomeration for
Prague. Their focus is Central European art showcased
through both their permanent collection and temporary
exhibits. The permanent collections include works by
František Kupka and Otto Gutfreund, while currently on
is Zdeněk Sýkora and Karel Malich - Lines and Wires: A
Dialogue. The exhibit is based on the evolution of both
artists over the past 20 years. For each painting by
Sýkora there will be a “wired object” by Malich.
The museum is housed in a 10th century flour mill called
Sova’s Mills that has served a wide range of interests before
finally settling on being a museum in 2003. The mill, situated
on the Vltava River near Charles Bridge, has always been a
dominate aspect of the riverbank and architects carefully
reconstructed the historic building. The museum is due
in large part to the generous art donation from Jan and
Meda Mládek, who donated their collection of more than
700 pieces to the City of Prague in order for it to be properly
displayed, cared for and seen. What makes Museum
Kampa a cultural meeting point is their educational arm
which offers lectures (often in English or with translation
assistance available) and workshops for kids.
Museum Kampa, Praha 1, U Sovových mlýnů 2, 257
28 61 47, www.museumkampa.cz. Admission prices:
Short-term exhibitions & permanent displays: 160 Kč;
Sýkora - Malich exhibition: 80 Kč; Permanent exhibition
of Central European art; Kupka and Gutfreund: 120 Kč.
Open daily 10:00-18:00.
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Palace Cinemas Slovanský Dům F-3, Praha 1, Na
Příkopě 22, tel. (+420) 257 18 12 12, www.palacecinemas.cz.
Popular city-centre multiplex, which is often the
only cinema with English language versions of films other
cinemas show dubbed. Q Tickets 159Kč, Wed 109Kč. Also
at Letňany, Veselská 663; Nový Smíchov, Plzeňská 8; Park
Hostivař, Švehlova 32.
Ponrepo D-4, Praha 1, Bartolomějská 11, MNárodní
třída, tel. (+420) 224 23 32 81, www.sweb.cz/mjos/
ponrepo/index.html. The official theatre of the National Film
Archive and membership can be bought from 14.00 - 18.00
Mon - Fri for 150/100Kč.
Světozor I-4, Praha 1, Vodičkova 41, MMůstek, tel.
(+420) 224 94 75 66, www.kinosvetozor.cz. An arthouse
cinema showing classic, current and less mainstream movies,
plus Czech movies with English subtitles. Q Tickets 100/50Kč.
Village Cinemas Anděl Praha 5, Radlická 1E, MAnděl,
tel. (+420) 251 11 51 11, www.villagecinemas.cz. Another
cinema complex, this one has an European art house
cinema and Gold Class, where you sit in armchairs and can
eat and drink to your heart’s content. Q Tickets 159Kč, Mon
109Kč. Also at Village Cinemas Černý most.
Concerts & Opera
The architecture is superb, but be sure to catch this aspect
that has added to Prague’s fame, her music. Mozart
wasn’t wrong to embrace Prague as fervently as Prague
embraced Mozart.
Municipal House F-3, Praha 1, Nám. Republiky 5, tel.
(+420) 222 00 21 21, www.obecni-dum.cz. Housing a
variety of halls, the stunning Art Nouveau Obecní dům is the
venue for many classical concerts. Outside, you’ll always find
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the very best cinemas table by your side. The lights
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dressed-up people selling tickets for the ‘best of Mozart’-type
shows, which can be great as they’re usually well performed,
and good for children too as they’re not too long. Q Booking
office open 10:00 - 18:00. Tickets 200 - 1,300Kč.
State Opera I-4, Praha 1, Wilsonova 4, tel. (+420) 224
22 72 66, www.opera.cz. A fabulous neo-Rococo pile quite
unfortunately wedged between the station, National Museum
and two busy roads. Built in 1888 for Prague’s German
Theatre Association, it is worth a visit for the glamorous
gold-and-plush interior and the view of the sumptuous ceiling
alone. Operas are usually performed in the original language,
with Czech or English subtitles projected above the stage.
For tours of the building, contact Prague’s tourist office. Q
Booking office open 10:00 - 17:30; Sat, Sun 10:00 - 12:00,
13:00 - 17:30. Tickets 100 - 1,150Kč.
Stavovské divadlo (Estates Theatre) E-3, Praha 1,
Ovocný trh 1, tel. (+420) 224 22 85 03, www.narodni-divadlo.cz.
The first theatre to be built in Prague, and it was also
here that Mozart’s Don Giovanni made its debut to a rapturous
Czech audience; the opera was destined to bomb in Vienna.
Q Booking office open 10:00 - 18:00. Tickets 30 - 1,000Kč.
Klementinum D-3, Praha 1, Křižovnická 2, tel. (+420)
221 66 32 60, www.klementinum.cz. The beautiful building
is home to some good classical music concerts in sublime
grounds. Plus now, the Codex Gigas or Devil’s Bible is on
show until Jan 6, 2008. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon.
Performances start at 18:00 unless otherwise specified.
Karlín Music Theatre Praha 8, Křižíkova 10, tel.
(+420) 221 86 87 77, objednavky@hdk.cz, www.hdk.cz.
The theatre has a long history in the city; its first performance
was the circus back in 1881. Fast forward to the floods of
2002 which saw the historic building practically destroyed.
The theatre reopened in 2006 and has been hosting a string
of popular musicals ever since. Q 230-700 Kč.
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