The State Theatre Košice
Falstaff
Basic information
The Estates Theatre
EnsembleThe State Theatre Košice
LanguageIn Italian, surtitles in Slovak
PremiereOctober 27, 2017
Performance of the State Theatre Košice as part of the 14th Festival of Music Theater Opera 2020 (www.festival-opera.cz).
Verdi wrote Falstaff, which was the last of his 28 operas, as he was approaching the age of 80.
Cast
- 2024-2025
- 2025-2026
Creatives
About
The State Theatre Košice Orchestra, Chorus and Children´s Opera Studio
It was his second comedy, and his third work based on a Shakespeare play, following Macbeth and Otello. The plot revolves around the thwarted, sometimes farcical, efforts of the fat knight, Sir John Falstaff, to seduce two married women to gain access to their husbands' wealth.
Approximate running time, including intermission: 1 hour, 55 minutes.
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Practical information
Where to buy tickets
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.
The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance - currently for April–September 2025.
Sales always start on the 1st day of the month at 9am, except in January when pre-sales do not start until the 2nd day due to a public holiday.
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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