Paper Story
A poetic production for children aged 4 and up that takes you into a magical world made of paper.
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Basic information
The New Stage, The Estates Theatre
Approximate running time1 hour, no intermission
PremiereJune 24, 2021
In the interactive finale, children are invited to the stage where together with the performers they can create any paper object they can imagine.
The performance is without an intermission and is suitable for children 4+.
ATTENTION! Due to the reconstruction of the New Stage, the production will be performed from September 2025 at the Estates Theatre (Železná / Ovocný trh, Prague 1).
A poetic production about the frail world we ourselves create, suitable for the whole family. The main role is assigned to paper, playfulness and children’s imagination.
Cast
- 2024-2025
- 2025-2026
Creatives
About
Imagine you could create a new world from absolute nothingness. The kind of world you may dream about, safe, yet abounding in surprises and adventures. Our hero stands at the very beginning – with imagination and lily-white paper that can become anything. A new world arises from imagination, creativity and playfulness. Truly strange things happen in the paper world, and when its frolicsome inhabitants appear, rest assured that adventure will soon follow. But a boy who likes seeking new discoveries is sometimes somewhat impetuous, and he has to learn how to behave in the world of fragile paper so as not to harm it. There is, however, much more in store – you will see, for instance, the great power of kindness and good-willingness, and the boy’s paper pals will also help to find him the path to true friendship.
The production combines mime, contemporary dance with elements of acrobatics, puppetry and animation. In the interactive ending, we will open our new world to the youngest spectators and invite them to join us in putting the finishing touches to it.
The performance is without an intermission and is suitable for children from the age of four upwards.
Photos from rehearsals: Hana Smejkalová, Patrik Borecký
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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.
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By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.
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