September 27, 2022 | 20:00 (Tue) - Laterna magika | Prague ticket office

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Date:	September 27, 2022 \| 20:00 (Tue)
Venue:	Laterna magika - The New Stage
Duration:	90 minutes
Status:	Not available

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Enter the fantastic world of Wonderful Circus, the most famous performance of Laterna magika in Prague

Since its premiere way back in 1977, Wonderful Circus has been the most-performed title of Laterna magika and it is the the most typical sample of the art of Laterna magika.

Theatrical space is transformed into a circus tent, and you will be drawn into the action by a panoramic projected picture and popular tricks involving interpenetration of imagination and reality.

Wonderful Circus is a poetic story about a futile quest for the unachievable, embodied by figures of clowns incited by a magician – the Seducer – and a vision of the beautiful Venus, who takes on the forms of earthly women.

Excellent Czech artists took part on the creation of this wonderful performance, such as famous film director of 60´s Evald Schorm alongside with the long-time head of Laterna magika, Czech theatrical architect Josef Svoboda, world famous designer and film maker Jan Švankmajer or founder of Czech black light theatre traditon Jiří Srnec.

Their team created an outstanding piece of art. The presentation Wonderful Circus has a touch of Czech poetics. In Laterna magika you will be entertained while also gaining a deep understanding of the human soul...

Important:

Please check the current conditions for admission to concerts.
Purchased tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.
No discounts are provided.
Theatre is a cultural institution. Please respect the common principles of appropriate behaviour and clothing.
One 20-minute intermission
The program may be subject to change.
The price includes service fee of 3,7 € (100,- CZK)

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Laterna magika - The New Stage

Address:	Národní 4, Praha 1
Capacity:	361
Type:	Black Light Theatre
Winter heating:	Yes
Wheelchair access:	Yes

Laterna magika - The New Stage of National Theatre, a world famous nonverbal multimedia theatre in Prague

Legendary project of Laterna magika is a Czech-unique, a show combining elements of film and live acting performances.

Classical principles of non-verbal theatre mingle with dance, film images and black light theatre. The audience is drawn into the story by a panoramically projected image, and fantastic scenes surpass the boundaries between fantasy and reality.

Enjoy the journey to the fantastic world of the Laterna magika, a synthesis of pantomime, dance, music, film and black light theatre.

The building of the New Stage of National Theatre, built in 1983, was tailored to the specific requirements of Laterna magika performances. The unconventional edifice, covered by over four thousand pieces of glass tiles, was designed by Karel Prager.

The diversely shaped glass tiles, created by Stanislav Libenský, form a distinctive relief which gives the New Stage its characteristic appearance. This unique use of glass makes the whole building an original sculptural work of art.

How to get there:

Accessibility by Prague public transport:
metro B (yellow line) - Národni třída station
tram Nos. 2, 9, 17, 18, 22, 23 - Národní divadlo stop
Nearest car parking:
National Theatre (Národní divadlo), Ostrovní 1, Praha 1