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Leonce & Lena - workshop
Ballet
Leonce & Lena
A satirical comedy and timeless ballet
The Estates Theatre
For the whole family
Suitable for graduation
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June 2022
Tuesday 7. 6.
19:00
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Wednesday 8. 6.
19:00
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Wednesday 15. 6.
19:00
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Thursday 16. 6.
19:00
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Saturday 18. 6.
14:00
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Saturday 18. 6.
19:00
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September 2022
Friday 16. 9.
19:00
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Suitable for graduation
Saturday 17. 9.
14:00
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Saturday 17. 9.
19:00
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Tuesday 20. 9.
19:00
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Basic information
Venue
The Estates Theatre
Approximate running time1 hour 50 minutes, 1 intermission 20 minutes
PremiereCzech premiere: 30 November 2019
The production has been staged by such prominent companies as Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in Montreal, the Stuttgart Ballet and Ballett Zürich.
The renowned German choreographer Christian Spuck’s 2008 ballet Leonce and Lena, created for the Aalto Theater in Essen, is based on Georg Büchner’s 1836 play.
Cast
- 2021-2022
- 2022-2023
Creatives
Choreography
Christian SpuckMusic
Léo DelibesMartin DonnerAmilcare PonchielliAlfred SchnittkeJohann Strauss jr.Johann StraussJosef StraussBernd Alois ZimmermannHans CochranEartha KittThe Mamas and the PapasSets and costumes
Emma RyottSet assistant
Chris DudgeonLighting design
Martin GebhardtMusical preparation, conductor
David ŠvecAbout
A satire veiled in humour tells the story of Leonce, Prince of Popo, a melancholic, dreamy young man, and Lena, the beautiful Princess of Pipi, who had their political marriage arranged upon their birth. They revolt against the decisions made by their fathers.
On the eve of their planned wedding, Leonce and Lena flee to Italy, where they happen to meet in an inn and fall in love with each other. Following their return to the Kingdom of Popo, their identities are revealed, yet Leonce and Lena no longer perceive their marriage as being forced upon them by their parents, but as a result of the intervention of providence. They ultimately accept their predetermined roles as King and Queen.
Soloists and corps de ballet of The Czech National Ballet
National Theatre Orchestra
Photo of the visual image: Pavel Hejný
Photographers for production: Martin Divíšek, Serghei Gherciu
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Where to buy tickets
The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. On 1 May at 9am we started selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika until the end of October 2022.
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).
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