Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague Shakespeare Company: Two Gentlemen of Verona & King John
Basic information
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Approximate running time: 85 minutes
Intermission 20 minutes
King John
Approximate running time: 85 minutes
Performed in English with Czech translation and subtitles by František Heřmánek.
Prague Shakespeare Company presents Two Gentlemen of Verona & King John by William Shakespeare in a modern verse translation – Two Gentlemen of Verona in translation by Amelia Roper, adapted and directed by Lisa Wolpe, King John in translation by Brighde Mullins, adapted and directed by Guy Roberts.
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Prague Shakespeare Company presents Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare in a modern verse translation by Amelia Roper. Adapted and Directed by Lisa Wolpe.
Valentine and Proteus are best friends. That is, until they meet Silvia, and their lifelong friendship is put in serious jeopardy. Can they all find their happily-ever-after? A love triangle, a forest, and disguises – The Two Gentlemen of Verona has it all. Shakespeare’s gloriously silly story of love, friendship and growing up bursts onto the stage of The Estates Theater in a new 85-minute edit that’s the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for families.
Cast
František Heřmánek - Proteus
Stanislav Callas - Valentine
Genevieve Gionet - Julia
Renee Lamari - Silvia
Ash Visker - Speed
Fawzia Istrabadi - Lucetta / 1st Outlaw
Josh Morrison - Thurio / 2nd Outlaw
Marc Cram - Duke / 3rd Outlaw
Creatives
Lisa Wolpe- Director and Adapter
Přemysl Janda - Lighting Designer
Eva Bellefueille - Costume Designer
Jon Savage - Scenic Designs
Lindsay Jones - Sound Design
King John
Prague Shakespeare Company presents King John by William Shakespeare in a modern verse translation by Brighde Mullins. Adapted and Directed by Guy Roberts.
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
Cast
Ensemble - Jessica Boone, Elissa Levitt, Guy Roberts, Jeff Smith, František Heřmánek, Stanislav Callas, Genevieve Gionet, Renee Lamari, Ash Visker, Fawzia Istrabadi, Josh Morrison and other PSC favorites.
Creatives
Guy Roberts - Director and Adapter
Přemysl Janda - Lighting Designer
Eva Bellefueille - Costume Designer
Jon Savage - Scenic Designs
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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 May–October 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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