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Ballet

A Streetcar Named Desire

John Neumeier's narrative dramatic ballet

The Estates Theatre

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    March 2024

    Thursday 28. 3.
    19:00

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    Friday 29. 3.
    19:00

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    Saturday 30. 3.
    19:00

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    December 2024

    Wednesday 11. 12.
    19:00

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    14:00

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    Basic information

    Venue

    The Estates Theatre

    Approximate running time

    1 hour 55 minutes, 1 intermission (25 minutes) minutes

    Premiere

    December 15, 2022

    It is impossible to dance “the past”. In ballet the past must become visible present, which is why I start where the play ends and allow Blanche once again to show us her journey, through memories and madness, to the end of her own line.
    John Neumeier

    A normal world, or insanity? Realistic expectations, or dreams that can’t come true? The heroes of the psychological drama A Streetcar Named Desire crave life, yet are thwarted by obstacles without and within. Sensitivity collides with brutality, vulnerability is considered weakness, and it would seem the next stop is the end station. Only desire for love remains…

    Cast

    • 2023-2024
    • 2024-2025

    Creatives

    Choreography, stage direction, sets, costumes and lighting design
    John Neumeier

    About

    The introduction of this title is an extremely important achievement in dramaturgy, as it is the very first time that the name of John Neumeier appears in the repertoire of the Czech National Ballet, which thus ranks among the world's major ensembles. The production will not only satisfy the audience's expectations and calls for dramatic work, but it will also offer a challenge for the soloists to deeply and tentatively develop their acting abilities. A native of Milwaukee, John Neumeier is a world-renowned American choreographer and the artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, which he has been leading since 1973. Neumeier has created over 160 ballet works and collaborated with most of the major dance scenes around the world. He is best known as an excellent narrator.

    A Streetcar Named Desire is a profound psychological story set in the South of the United States that follows the lives of Stella, her husband Stanley and her sister Blanche. This play has become one of the classics of American drama. John Neumeier was inspired by the story and created the ballet, which was first performed in 1983.

    The Czech National Ballet production, performed at the Estates Theatre, confirms that the company has continued to pursue its intention to stage significant narrative ballets inspired by significant literary works. In recent years, its repertoire has been extended to include the choreographies Kafka: The Trial and Leonce & Lena

    WARNING: Violence is featured in the performance and gunshots will be heard during the performance.
    Suitable for audience from 16 years.

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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 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).

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