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The Estates Theatre
Drama
Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague Shakespeare Company: King John
The Estates Theatre
Basic information
Venue
The Estates Theatre
EnsemblePrague Shakespeare Company
Approximate running time1 hour 20 minutes, no intermission
LanguageIn English, surtitles in Czech
Performed in English with Czech translation and subtitles by František Heřmánek.
Approximate running time: 80 minutes without an interval.
Prague Shakespeare Company in partnership with Play On Shakespeare presents King John by William Shakespeare in a modern verse translation by Brighde Mullins. Directed by Guy Roberts.
About
A mad world of mad kings, teetering on the brink of disaster. Richard the Lionheart is dead. His brother John is King of England. Threatened from all sides by Europe, the English noblemen and even his own family, King John will stop at nothing to keep hold of his crown. Shakespeare’s rarely performed tale of a nation in turmoil vibrates with modern resonance in this vivid new production by PSC Artistic Director Guy Roberts in a modern English verse translation by Brighde Mullins with additional support from the Hitz Foundation and Play On Shakespeare.
Originally commissioned as a part of Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Play on! 36 playwrights translate Shakespeare program, now Play On Shakespeare (www.playonshakespeare.org).
Cast
Stephan Wolfert - King John
Jessica Boone - Constance
Guy Roberts - The Bastard
Elissa Levitt - King Philip / Pembroke
Jeff Smith - King Philip / Pembroke -
Josh Morrison - Cardinal
Dawn Stern - Queen Elinor
František Heřmánek - Dauphin
Stanislav Callas - Austria
Ash Visker - Chatillon
Renee Lamari - Blanche
Marc Cram - Robert Falcounbridge & Prince Henry
Ruby Brandon - Arthur
Fawzia Istrabadi - Messenger
Creative team
Guy Roberts - Director
Brighde Mullins - Modern Verse Translation
Přemysl Janda - Lighting Designer
Eva Bellefueille - Costume Designer
Jon Savage - Scenic Designs
František Heřmánek - Czech Surtitles
Eric Sammons - Sound Designer & Stage Manager
Debs Ramser - Stage Manager
Ella Freeman - Props
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Practical information
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 August 2026 – January 2027.
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!
Detailed information at divadelnicatering.cz/en.