The powerful story of The Dogheads, one of Alois Jirásek’s most celebrated works, seems destined for the operatic stage. In 1897, the experienced composer and conductor Karel Kovařovic took on the challenge and created an opera that triumphed in the competition for a new Czech opera, surpassing Fibich and Foerster. Soon after, The Dogheads spread to opera houses across the Czech lands and won the hearts of a wide audience.

The Dogheads

Theater of JK Tyl New Stage

As an example, we can mention Hana Glawari's song about the Vilja fairy or the Danila song about his debauchery at the Maxim’s nightclub. The Merry Widow also belongs to those few operettas, whose libretto can attract audiences even in the 21st century. The story, set in Paris in 1905, is immensely theatrical and offers an important storyline and witty dialogues. The Merry Widow premiered on 30 December 1905 at the Na Vídeňce Theatre in Vienna. In Pilsen it was first shown in 1907 and it has never disappeared from the repertory for a long time. This time, the production is presented to the audience in a co-production with the Prague’s Karlín Theatre.

Pavel Klečka

Events

Past events

24 - 25 Sep, 2026

The Dogheads · J.K. Tyl Theatre

Sep 20, 2026

The merry widow · J.K. Tyl Theatre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Baron Mirko Zeta in The Merry Widow by Lehár

J.K. Tyl Theatre

Maximilián Laminger z Albenreuthu in The Dogheads by Kovařovic

J.K. Tyl Theatre

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