The National Moravian-Silesian Theatre
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk district
Basic information
The State Opera
EnsembleThe National Moravian-Silesian Theatre (Ostrava)
Approximate running time2 hours 50 minutes, 2 intermission (25 minutes)
LanguageIn Russian, surtitles in Czech, English
This seminal twentieth-century operatic masterpiece is a “tragedy-satire” of a wicked society desiring sexual dissipation. It is embodied by Katerina, a frustrated and oppressed housewife who resolves to kill people who might create difficulties for her.
Cast
Conductor
Boris Timofeyevich Izmailov
Zinovy Borisovich Izmailov
Katerina Lvovna Izmailova
Priest
Policeman, Sergeant, Sentry
Teacher
Sonetka
Old convict
Female convict
First workman
Second workman
Third workman
Drunken guest
Sergei
Aksinya
Foreman
Seedy Lout
Sentry
Conductor
Boris Timofeyevich Izmailov
Zinovy Borisovich Izmailov
Katerina Lvovna Izmailova
Priest
Policeman, Sergeant, Sentry
Teacher
Sonetka
Old convict
Female convict
First workman
Second workman
Third workman
Drunken guest
Sergei
Aksinya
Foreman
Seedy Lout
Sentry
Creatives
About
Shostakovich composed this progressive and dissonant work of brutal emotionality for instrumental solos, choirs and intermezzos. At first the opera was hugely successful, with 180 repeat performances; however, in the period of the Great Terror the composer was condemned in the anonymous article Muddle Instead of Music (1936) and the opera was not performed again until the 1960s.
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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 September 2026 – February 2027.
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 State opera
While visiting the State Opera, you can take the slip road on Wilsonova street from the left lane close to the State Opera building to the Parking Centrum above-ground garage. The parking fee is 60 CZK/h.
Buffets at the State Opera
No waiting. For your benefit, please pre-order your food and beverages at the bar to minimize waiting in the queue!
Detailed information at divadelnicatering.cz/en.