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Laterna magika

The Conference of the Birds

World premiere performances: 11 and 12 April 2024 on an outdoor stage

The New Stage
Premiere production
World Premiere

Basic information

Venue

The New Stage

Premiere

April 11, 2024

The collective of actors and dancers coming from various countries and featuring diverse skills, languages and skin colours creates a multifaceted image of a bird community, not uncoincidentally reminiscent of the human world.

About

The Forman Brothers’ Theatre takes us on a new theatrical adventure, inspired by the work of the Persian mystic Farid ud-Din Attar (1145–1221). This allegorical tale describes the birds’ quest to find their sovereign so that peace and tranquillity may once again reign in the world. The production is conceived as a reflection of a journey into one’s inner self, narrated on stage primarily through powerful images and impressive atmosphere.

The distinctive mobile venue allows a closer connection between the stage and the auditorium. The traditional features, such as costumes, puppets and masks, are supported by expressive set design and large-format projections. The collective of actors and dancers coming from various countries and featuring diverse skills, languages and skin colours creates a multifaceted image of a bird community, not uncoincidentally reminiscent of the human world.

“What you seek is seeking you”

Rumi

Prepared in co-production of Laterna magika and the Forman Brothers’ Theatre.

 

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Practical information

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.


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 National Theater

While visiting The National Theatre and the New Stage you can use again the underground car park of the National Theatre. Information and a parking fee.

 

Buffets on the New Stage

Use Café Nona for refreshments on the New Stage.