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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 time

1 hour 50 minutes, no intermission

Language

In Czech

Premiere

November 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

  • 2023-2024
  • 2024-2025

Creatives

Dramatization and stage direction
Daniela Špinar
Dramaturgy
Jan Tošovský
Light design
Přemysl Janda
Projections
Jan Adamus

About

“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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Beware of Pity Programme

A booklet for the production of Beware of Pity

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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 March-August 2024.


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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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