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MefistoMefisto
Drama

Mephisto

Klaus Mann

Premiere performances: 18 and 19 April 2024 at the State Opera

The State Opera
English surtitles

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  • November
  • December
  • January 2025
  • March 2025
  • May 2025
    November 2024

    Wednesday 6. 11.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles
    December 2024

    Sunday 8. 12.
    17:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles
    January 2025

    Saturday 25. 1.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles

    Sunday 26. 1.
    17:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles
    March 2025

    Sunday 2. 3.
    17:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles

    Wednesday 5. 3.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles

    Thursday 6. 3.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles
    May 2025

    Friday 16. 5.
    19:00

    Booking not started yet

    English surtitles

    Basic information

    Venue

    The State Opera

    Approximate running time

    3 hours 30 minutes, 1 intermission (30 minutes) minutes

    Language

    In Czech, surtitles in English

    Premiere

    April 18, 2024

    Famous “career novel”, fascinating for its precise psychological study.

    Cast

    • 2024-2025

    Creatives

    Stage direction and dramatization
    Marián Amsler
    Dramaturgy
    Jana Slouková
    Costume design
    Marija Havran
    Light design
    Karel Šimek
    Movement coach
    Daniela Šišková
    Translation of English surtitles
    Alžběta Soperová

    About

    A stage adaptation of the famous “career novel”, fascinating for its precise psychological study of a relentless pursuit of fame and the fate of the unscrupulous main character, who voluntarily sells his soul to the regime and the opportunistic society in return for his success as an actor. A story about love for art, obsession with theatre and the lure of golden portals. Above all, it is a cautionary tale about an actor who took acting as the role of his life.

    Can we recognise the moment when talent is crushed by unrestricted ambition? How does it feel to serve evil and believe that evil in turn serves us? A story about the strong power of theatre over society and how its ethical message can be swiftly turned into a tool of propaganda. It shows how tricky it is to balance on the edge of a changing world and how easy it is to lose face behind a theatrical mask. The play is also a strong warning that we must never again  succumb to instincts and hatred, even in a time of insecurity, fear and undermined trust in democracy.

    The novel, a sarcastic depiction of the rise and birth of German Nazism, was first published in Mann’s native country only in 1956. It was turned into film by director István Szabó in 1981, which gained him worldwide popularity.

    Official photos: Patrik Borecký

    WARNING: We use smoke machine, tobacco products and fire gun during the performance. 

    Suitable for audience from 15 years. 

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    Goods detail

    Programme Mephisto

    A booklet for the production of Mephisto

    100 Kč

    Only 3 items in stock

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    Mephisto
    The National Theatre Benefactors’ Club

    Practical information

    Where to buy tickets

    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 November 2024 – April 2025.


    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 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.

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