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Drama

Cherry Man

Ivan Vyrypaev

World premiere performances: 26 and 27 October 2023 at the Estates Theatre

The Estates Theatre
Premiere production
World Premiere
English surtitles

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    October 2023

    Tuesday 24. 10.
    11:00

    Tickets available

    Featured programme ND+
    Dress rehearsal
    Premiere production
    World Premiere

    Wednesday 25. 10.
    19:00

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    Preview
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    World Premiere
    English surtitles

    Thursday 26. 10.
    19:00

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    Featured programme ND+
    1. premiere
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    Friday 27. 10.
    19:00

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    2. premiere
    Premiere
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    Tuesday 31. 10.
    19:00

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    Premiere production
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    November 2023

    Wednesday 1. 11.
    19:00

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    Premiere production
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    December 2023

    Friday 8. 12.
    19:00

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    Premiere production
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    Wednesday 13. 12.
    19:00

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    Premiere production
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    Thursday 14. 12.
    19:00

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    Premiere production
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    February 2024

    Friday 2. 2.
    19:00

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    Premiere production
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    Saturday 3. 2.
    17:00

    Tickets available

    Premiere production
    World Premiere
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    March 2024

    Tuesday 12. 3.
    19:00

    Booking not started yet

    Premiere production
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    Wednesday 13. 3.
    19:00

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    Basic information

    Venue

    The Estates Theatre

    Language

    In Czech

    Premiere

    October 26, 2023

    A black comedy about the end of the Cherry Age, a story about the decline of a civilization.

    Cast

    • 2023-2024

    About

    The play is set in the US, in the former house of a married couple, Tom and Jerry. Several years ago, after the death of their disabled son, they left the luxurious hacienda to their servants, the black siblings Suzanne and Daniel, and their uncle Bernard.

    But the aging man is not fully sane, considering himself a retired Russian servant and feeling responsible for everything that is happening around the world and in the US. But there are others who apparently need emergency treatment as well...

    After several years, Tom and Jerry decide to visit their former home. A lavish party is thrown to celebrate their arrival, unexpectedly revealing the complicated and absurd details of the history of the house itself, as well as the peculiar stories of its inhabitants and visitors. The main characters have complex and violent mutual relationship and see their heinous acts and (harmless?) indulgences as perfectly normal and common character traits. But what if freedom, independence and everything we believe to be true are in fact a lie? Where is it actually written that humans shall be the masters of the world?

    Is Russian origin one of the, uh... heavy karmic curses? Perhaps... After all, God sends some of His saints directly to hell to shine their light on the hellish darkness in the human mind. The mind, indeed, is the hell at its worst. And mind you – Korean dogs have the right to live, too!

    A black comedy about the end of the Cherry Age, a story about the decline of a civilization.

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    Practical information

    Where to buy tickets

    The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. On 1 September at 9am we selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika until the end of February 2024.


    When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.

    What to wear?

    By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.

    Parking at the Estates Theatre

    Unfortunately, there is no parking near The Estates Theater. You can use the guarded parking lot in the Kotva shopping center (Revoluční 1/655, Prague 1) and Paladium (Na Poříčí 1079 / 3a, Prague 1).

    Buffets at the Estates Theater

    No waiting. For your benefit, please pre-order your food and beverages at the bar to minimize waiting in the queue!

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