Drama
Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare
The Estates Theatre
Drama
Beware of Pity
Stefan Zweig
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
The Estates Theatre
Suitable for graduation
Basic information
Venue
The Estates Theatre
Approximate running time1 hour 50 minutes, no intermission
LanguageIn Czech
PremiereNovember 8, 2018
The masterpiece of the Austrian novelist and essayist Stefan Zweig (1881–1942), based on a piercing description of the psychology of human behaviour, was adapted for the stage by Daniel Špinar.
Cast
- 2024-2025
- 2025-2026
Creatives
Translation
Božena KosekováDramatization and stage direction
Daniela ŠpinarDramaturgy
Jan TošovskýSets
Andrej ĎuríkCostumes
Linda BorárosMusic
Jiří HájekLight design
Přemysl JandaProjections
Jan AdamusAbout
“Everything started with inaptness, an entirely fortuitous blunder ...” On the eve of the first world war, Anton Hofmiller, an Austro-Hungarian cavalry officer stationed in a sleepy town at the edge of the Empire, is invited to a glamorous party at the home of a rich local landowner. The exhilarated young man asks his host's lovely daughter for a dance, only to discover that sickness has left her painfully crippled. The embarrassed Hofmiller flees, yet on the very next day he attempts to remedy the dreadful faux pas. Subsequently, he becomes entangled in the trap of his own “compassionate gestures”, ultimately raising the girl’s affection.
Official photos: Martin Špelda
Suitable for audience from 10 years.
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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 July–December 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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