Coppélia

Coppélia: one of the most popular classical ballets 

A treasure of the cultural legacy, it has been staged worldwide ever since its premiere in Paris in 1870. Based on Marius Petipa’s version of the original ballet, created by Arthur Saint-Léon, and set to Léo Delibes’s sublime music, Ronald Hynd’s 1985 choreography radiates classical beauty.The enchanting sets and costumes for the production have been designed by Roberta Guidi di Bagno.

The ballet tells us the story of Swanilda, the daughter of the mayor of a small town, and her wilful fiancé Franz. Their relationship runs into trouble when the eccentric Dr. Coppélius makes the charming life-size doll Coppélia.

“There is no prince or princess, there are no swans or sleeping beauties. Only two villagers, a boy and a girl falling in love with each other. It’s about life … I think that is precisely why the ballet is so popular. Audiences can identify with the simple fetching story.” Ronald Hynd

Important:

• The purchased tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.
• There is a screen with subtitles on each seat.
• No discounts are provided. 
• Theatre is a cultural institution. Please respect the common principles of appropriate behaviour and clothing.
• Two 20 min. intermissions
• The program may be subject to change.
• The price includes service fee of 3,7 € (100,- CZK)

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Prague State Opera

Prague State Opera is one of the most important music scenes in Europe & one of the stages of The National Theatre

Visit the recently re-opened and newly refurbished grand opera house with a noteworthy history where many world renown artists have worked here making each performance a prime cultural event.

History:

This Neo-classical edifice was built in 1883 by the German Theatre Association as a reaction of German minority in Prague to the opening of the Prague National Theatre. As the New German Theatre it soon gained international acclaim for its inovative repertoire and artistic leadership including such names as Angelo Neumann, Alexander Zemlinski or Georg Szell.

How to get there: 

• Accessibility by public transport:
  metro A (green line) or C (red line) - Muzeum station
• Nearest car parking:
  Garage Museum, Wilsonova 732/6, Prague 1

Please note: 

• There is a screen with subtitles on each seat.