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Drama

Marysha

Alois Mrštík, Vilém Mrštík

A play that is not about a cup of coffee at all.

The National Theatre
Suitable for graduation
For the whole family

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    May 2024

    Saturday 25. 5.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    Suitable for graduation
    For the whole family

    Friday 31. 5.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    Derniere
    Suitable for graduation
    For the whole family

    Basic information

    Venue

    The National Theatre

    Approximate running time

    1 hour 45 minutes, no intermission

    Language

    In Czech

    Premiere

    November 23, 2017

    Marysha is one of the most famous Czech theatrical plays, a true gem of the Naturalist drama. The iconic quotes about coffee, in the play used as a means of murder, have become part of the Czech popular culture.

    Cast

    • 2023-2024
    • 2024-2025

    Creatives

    About

    The play, based upon a true story about a village girl married against her will, was repeatedly rejected by the dramaturgy of the National Theatre for reasons of excessive naturalism in the way the corrupt relationships among the characters and the circumstances of the murder were depicted. It was accepted only at third attempt and played only in afternoon people's performances for fear of insulting the bourgeois audience. Its success was nevertheless immediate and it eventually found its way to audiences nationwide.

    The director Jan Mikulášek, one of the most remarkable talents of his generation, was put in charge of the staging of the eleventh successive production of Marysha in the history of the National Theatre. His minimalistic view of this important part of Czech dramatic tradition builds upon the unique personal actorship and deep understanding of the characters by the actors. 

    Official photos: Martin Špelda

    WARNING: We use tobacco products during the performance. 
    Suitable for audience from 12 years.

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    Poster Marysha

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    The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. We are currently selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika taking place in March-August 2024.


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