Drama
Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague Shakespeare Company
Romeo and Juliet: What's in a Name & The Two Noble Kinsmen
The Estates Theatre
Drama
Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender & Romeo and Juliet: What's in a name
The Estates Theatre
Basic information
Venue
The Estates Theatre
EnsemblePrague Shakespeare Company
Approximate running time2 hours 15 minutes, 1 intermission (20 minutes)
Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender (65 minutes)
intermission 20 minutes
Romeo a Julie: What’s in a Name (50 minutes)
Performed in English and Arabic with Czech surtitles by Martin Hilsky
With a ticket for this performance you can also attend the performance of Hamlet from 7 pm FOR FREE. Book your seat info@narodni-divadlo.cz.
Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender – a fearless, uplifting, and deeply personal one-person show
About
Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender
A fearless, uplifting, and deeply personal one-person show
Created and performed by Lisa Wolpe
Photo Credits: Jenny Graham, Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Internationally renowned actor and Shakespeare scholar Lisa Wolpe has arguably played more of the Bard’s male roles than any woman in history. From gender explorations to intergenerational trauma to the unforgettable story of her life, Lisa triumphantly illustrates that Shakespeare’s insight into the human condition is as relevant as ever. The story is dedicated to her father, Hans Max Joachim Wolpe, a Jewish hero who fought the Nazis in WWII after his family was murdered at Auschwitz.
Romeo and Juliet: What's in a Name
Directed by Guy Roberts
Adapted by Fawzia M. Istradbadi & Guy Roberts
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is re-imagined from Juliet's point of view with an all Arab company of actors and a new and exciting bi-lingual English & Arabic language script. Romeo and Juliet: What's in a Name explores the dynamics of Juliet's relationship to her mother and father, Romeo, Tybalt and the Nurse with the signature of three different Juliets sharing the role. An innovative, fresh take on Shakespeare's most famous young lovers. Directed by Prague Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Guy Roberts and starring an all Arab company of actors - Fawzia M. Istrabadi, Hind Jadallah-Karraa, Stevie Bullard, Doreen Bechtol and Fady Demian with an English and Arabic language script translated by Adham Sayed.
Cast
Juliet: Fawzia M. Istrabadi
Juliet: Hind Jadallah-Karraa
Juliet: Stevie Bullard
Lord/Lady Capulet & Nurse: Doreen Bechtol
Romeo & Tybalt: Fady Demian
Creatives
Director: Guy Roberts
Adaptation: Fawzia M. Istradbadi & Guy Roberts
Arabic Translations: Adham Sayed
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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 September 2026 – February 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.