Drama
Vassa Zheleznova
Maxim Gorky
The Estates Theatre
Drama
Lunch at Wittgenstein
Thomas Bernhard
A trio of siblings’ love.
The Estates Theatre
Suitable for graduation
Basic information
Venue
The Estates Theatre
Approximate running time1 hour 50 minutes, no intermission
LanguageIn Czech
PremiereNovember 7, 2019
What cannot be formulated in sayable propositions can only be shown – that is how we may paraphrase one of the statements of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, which served as inspiration for Thomas Bernhard, one of the major Austrian authors, for writing his play Ritter, Dene, Voss, which we have adapted under the title Lunch at Wittgenstein.
Cast
- 2022-2023
- 2023-2024
Creatives
Translation
Zuzana AugustováStage director
Daniela ŠpinarDramaturgy
Marta LjubkováSets
Lucia ŠkandíkováCostumes
Linda BorárosLighting design
Karel ŠimekAbout
Three siblings epitomise the essence of the entire world, bringing to light their minor private hells, past injustices, shadows of the dead ancestors. The compelling psychological drama for three superb actors, which Czech theatres have to date tended to shun, provides a great opportunity for us to win over the National Theatre audiences to contemporary global art.
Official photos: Petr Neubert
WARNING: We use tobacco products during the performance.
Suitable for audience from 12 years.
We would like to thank the company Český porcelán for delivering the porcelain to this performance.
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Practical information
Where to buy tickets
The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. On 1 March at 9am we started selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika until the end of August 2023.
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).
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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