Marionette and Children's Theater in Prague

Situated in a passage across from the imposing New Town City Hall Tower is Divadlo Minor, a whimsical theater that caters to the watchful eyes and ears of children. Divadlo Minor works closely with DAMU students (from the Department of Alternative and Puppet Theater) and performs its entertaining shows first and foremost for little ones, but also strives to entertain parents and adults as well, thus making it an entertainment complex for all. As the old saying goes ‘hidden in every adult is an inner child’ and Divadlo Minor is most certainly aware of this as it continues to wow ...

Situated in a passage across from the imposing New Town City Hall Tower is Divadlo Minor, a whimsical theater that caters to the watchful eyes and ears of children. Divadlo Minor works closely with DAMU students (from the Department of Alternative and Puppet Theater) and performs its entertaining shows first and foremost for little ones, but also strives to entertain parents and adults as well, thus making it an entertainment complex for all. As the old saying goes ‘hidden in every adult is an inner child’ and Divadlo Minor is most certainly aware of this as it continues to wow ...

Located in Prague 6 is the famous Spejbl & Hurvínek Theater. This marionette theater has a long tradition in the city of Prague as the two main protagonists, Spejbl & Hurvínek are household names to Czech citizens. Established in 1930 in Pilsen, western Bohemia by Professor Josef Skupa, the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theater was the first modern professional marionette theater in the country. Marionettes have a long tradition in the Czech lands and this theater was a welcome if not nostalgic establishment for many and was an instant success as the characters Spejbl & Hurvínek had gained ...

The meaning of the word “minaret” is not only a slim oriental tower but also a lighthouse, which is a symbol of joy and hope. Joy and hope are values that Minaret Theater tries to bring into the world of adults and children. Minaret was established in 1994 and since the 2002/2003 season it has been regularly performing in the Reduta Club. Besides that, the Minaret troupe also appears on other Prague stages, such as at Divadlo U Hasičů or Divadlo Bez Zábradlí. The Minaret ensemble performs not only in Prague but also travels around Bohemia and Moravia, participating in various fes ...

If you have kids who enjoy puppets and marionette performances, or if you are a marionette fan yourself, you should definitely visit the National Marionette Theater in Prague 1. Here you can combine education with pleasure as in addition to entertaining marionette shows, you and your children will have the possibility to see classical masterpieces like Don Giovanni or the Magic Flute. The National Marionette Theater was founded in 1991, when it began to perform a marionette version of Don Giovanni, the most successful Czech theatrical production since the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Since then, ...

The Fairytale Theater is not only aimed at theater performances for children but also at shows in the field of children's entertainment performed by popular Czech artists. The Fairytale Theater on Národní Street in the Metro Theater offers fantastic plays for your little ones, especially if your children are interested in traditional Czech fairytales, where good triumphs over evil.  Your children will definitely enjoy popular shows such as those performed by Dagmar Patrasová, Maxim Turbulenc or Vampire Václav Krejčí, carnival shows, masquerade balls, children's programs full of ...

The Aha! Theater [Divadlo Aha!] focuses exclusively on plays for children and teenagers. Since its foundation in 1999 the theater has staged 49 original theater plays of various genres including drama, marionette shows, poetry, art, music and movement theater. The permanent scene of the Aha! Theater is at the Divadlo GONG in Prague's Vysočany, but the troupe performs also at other theaters in Prague – at Strašnické theater, Divadlo U hasičů, Novodvorská cultural center, Prague Botanic Garden, Divadlo Jiskra – and gives guest performances at theaters all over the Czech Republic. The ...

The Metro Theater, in the center of Prague at Národní Třída, prepares a repertoire for adults and children alike. Besides predominantly classical Czech fairy tales staged by guest troupes such as the Divadlo pohádek [Fairytale Theater], Metro's children's program is represented mainly by black light theater performances for children of all ages. The Metro's black light theater is one of the oldest black light theaters and it has proudly staged its performances all over the world. Unlike other similar theaters, it uses a unique and worldwide-patented technique called enlivened drawing. If you ...

If you are a fan of classical music, do not miss the concerts performed by PKF – Prague Philharmonia, one of the best professional orchestras in the Czech Republic. PKF – Prague Philharmonia organizes concerts in Prague, takes part in festivals all around the Czech Republic and performs abroad quite regularly, in the US, Asia and other European countries. The orchestra was founded in 1994 at the initiative of the world-famous conductor Jiří Bělohlávek and under his leadership has developed into one of the most recognized Czech musical ensembles with a worldwide reputation. Today, ...

The Divadlo D21 is located on Záhřebská Street in Prague's residential area of Vinohrady, between the Náměstí Míru and I.P. Pavlova tram stops. The ambitious acting troupe cooperates mainly with young theater directors who have a peculiar view of the world. The theater repertoire comprises both classical dramas, as well as dramatizations of literary works and new original works. The troupe has cooperated, for example, with David Drábek, one of the most successful contemporary playwrights and directors. Divadlo D21 aims to feature quality drama, build its own distinct name and speak to specta ...