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Onleaveagain wrote a review Aug 2020
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom6,251 contributions288 helpful votes
This stunning building is located not far from one end of Wenceslas Square. Built-in the late eighteenth century it now features opera, ballet, and theatre. We visited as part of our guided walking tour of Prague so only had time to view the exterior. When we next visit we will certainly plan to see the inside as it looks magnificent. Attached to the front corner of the theatre is a haunting hooded statue by Anna Chromy called Il Commendatore and is also known as the Cloak Of Conscience & Tolerance. It commemorates Mozart’s premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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We took a Viator tour of this and our guide said it was one of the most historic theater buildings in all of Europe. Prague was a major city during the period of the Holy Roman Empire. The theater is beautiful inside and out.
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Date of experience: September 2019
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We enjoyed a wonderful production of The Magic Flute. The ensemble cast were excellent and the way Mozart was woven into the action on stage was delightful. We were lucky enough to have box 10 on the first balcony and the view was absolutely superb. The box seats cost less than half of the price we paid for stall seats to see Magic Flute in Edinburgh. The building is breathtaking and it is, at times, overwhelming to remember that Mozart himself conducted opera here. If you visit Prague seeing opera here is a must.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Went as a treat for something to do in Prague as London prices are so expensive. Comparatively much cheaper and we had a box for 4 people, felt very luxurious. The set and costumes were fantastical and took my breath away as did the Queen of the Night’s breathtaking arias. Had English and Czech subtitles which helped but sometimes distracted from what was going on on stage. I wanted to watch the stage and watch the orchestra and so got a little lost with story. We were sometimes shocked by Mozart’s sexism/ racism but this was written a few centuries ago. Perhaps the script needs updating a little...?! All in all excellent artistry and great theatrics. …
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Date of experience: February 2020
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