What can one do where apparently nothing can be done? In his iconic essay The Power of the Powerless, Václav Havel asks whether the only possibility for the powerless is accepting the external circumstances and succumbing to inner resignation; he contemplated the question in the 1970s, while subjected to harsh communist oppression.

The Power of the Powerless

Prague Crossroads (St. Anne's Church)

What do we really have in our hands? Whether tender in a loving embrace, skilful in planting of flowers or strong in a gesture of power, it is the hands that transform human thoughts into actions and ideas into works of art. In our fingertips and palms we thus hold the power to affect and change the state of affairs, our surroundings, and even the world. Yet, what form do we actually shape the world into? In Our Hands is an accolade to non-verbal communication as the key to understanding the world and ourselves. The dynamic fusion of physical theatre, acrobatics, parkour, and live music invites the audience on a journey where each and every gesture becomes a message and an instigation to take a fresh look at what we really have in our hands.

In Our Hands

The Estates Theatre

Each of Henry's wives tells her own story, including all sorts of juicy details, to prove to each other who suffered the most because of their common husband and his somewhat dubious moral principles. In a rousing eighty-minute concert battle, you'll be able to see six brilliant performers and a four-piece all-female band and listen to catchy tunes that have thrilled fans around the world, where the musical Six has garnered dozens of different awards. This modern, energetic and provocative work breaks down genre boundaries and will undoubtedly appeal especially to audiences of the young and middle generation. A colourful and exuberant party combining a musical, a pop concert and historical facts is simply not to be missed! And there will only be a limited number of performances!

Theater of JK Tyl New Stage

Imagine four enthusiasts who have decided to start a motion capture studio. A brilliant idea? Could be, but for a little catch: filmmaking is all Greek to them.

Pluto

La Fabrika

Imagine you could create a new world from absolute nothingness. The kind of world you may dream about, safe, yet abounding in surprises and adventures. Our hero stands at the very beginning – with imagination and lily-white paper that can become anything. A new world arises from imagination, creativity and playfulness. Truly strange things happen in the paper world, and when its frolicsome inhabitants appear, rest assured that adventure will soon follow. But a boy who likes seeking new discoveries is sometimes somewhat impetuous, and he has to learn how to behave in the world of fragile paper so as not to harm it. There is, however, much more in store – you will see, for instance, the great power of kindness and good-willingness, and the boy’s paper pals will also help to find him the path to true friendship.

Paper Story

The young god Dionysus arrives in Thebes so as to initiate the city inhabitants into his cult. His passionate female followers, the Bacchae, revel in a strange ritual, during which they indulge in orgies and fall into a madness-like state. Their behaviour infuriates King Pentheus of Thebes, who confronts the stranger. Unfortunately, he has no inkling who his rival is, ignoring the advice of those around him to show humility. The arrival of a new god may not necessarily mean salvation, yet it certainly does herald the accession of a new order. Who is right? Is it Pentheus, who refuses to understand the impending change and instead strives to firmly grasp the world, or is it Dionysus the “rubble rouser”? Perhaps equilibrium can never hold sway without chaos …

The Bacchae

The war of the “Seven against Thebes”, fought between Oedipus’ sons Polynices and Eteocles, ended with the brothers’ mutual killing. Creon the king orders funeral rites of honour for Eteocles, as the defender of the country, yet forbids the same to be served to the defeated Polynices. Antigone, the sister of the two dead men, is the only one who dares to disobey Creon, serving the rites herself. When discovered, Creon opts for her exemplary punishment... Antigone, daughter of the Theban king Oedipus and his wife (and mother) Iokasta, is one of the greatest characters of Greek mythology and world drama. Sophocles in particular rose her to fame in his eponymous tragedy, written around 442 BC, a chief work of Ancient Greek theatre. For Jan Frič, this is the third ancient play he will direct at the NT Drama, again in a new translation and retelling by Matyáš Havrda and Petr Borkovec.

Marek Cpin

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 17 - Nov 18, 2026

The Power of the Powerless · Národní divadlo

Sep 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2027

In Our Hands · Národní divadlo

Sep 30, 2026

Six · J.K. Tyl Theatre

Oct 2 - Nov 4, 2026

Pluto · Národní divadlo

Oct 10, 2026 - Apr 3, 2027

Paper Story · Národní divadlo

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