The Winter's Tale – William Shakespeare

Name: The Winter's Tale – William Shakespeare
Start: 2026-07-07
End: 2026-07-07
Location: Litomyšl

took place · 7 Jul 2026

Litomyšl, Svitavy

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A theatrical performance from the repertoire of the Summer Shakespeare Festival as part of the Shakespeare Festival in Litomyšl. The main roles are performed by Veronika Arichteva and other actors from the festival ensemble.

About the venue: Litomyšl

Litomyšl Castle is a Renaissance monument inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1999. It was built in 1568–1581 by Vratislav II of Pernštejn and later enriched with baroque and classicist modifications in the 17th–18th centuries. A unique highlight is the preserved castle theatre from 1797. The castle is the birthplace of composer Bedřich Smetana, and since 1949 it has hosted the Smetanova Litomyšl music festival.

Jiráskova 93, 570 01 Litomyšl Get directions

About: William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the history of literature. His body of work includes over 30 plays, ranging from tragedies such as Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet to comedies like Twelfth Night, as well as an extensive collection of sonnets.

100+

game translation languages

~39

theatrical plays

154

sonnets

$108.1M

box office earnings of Hamnet (2025)

What's new

2026-01
The film Hamnet (directed by Chloé Zhao, with Paul Mescal as Shakespeare) received eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Actress (Jessie Buckley).
2025-12
The film Hamnet had a wide release in the USA on December 12, 2025 and was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2026.
2025-09
The film Hamnet had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in August 2025 and won the People's Choice Award at TIFF.

Tracks

HamletShakespeare's most translated play, over 75 languages; basis of the film Hamlet (2025)

Romeo a JulieTragedy performed in more than 24 countries, basis of countless film and theatrical adaptations

MacbethDark tragedy of power, one of the most frequently performed plays in world repertoire

Sen noci svatojánskéShakespeare's most beloved comedy, regularly performed in summer open-air productions

Sonety (154 sonetů)Poetry collection published in 1609; Sonnet 18 is among the most famous poems in English literature

About: Veronika Arichteva

One of Czech television's most recognisable faces, Veronika Arichteva built her career from Ordinace v růžové zahradě through První republika to the lead role in O mě se neboj. On stage, she currently appears in the comedy Malé chytré lži at Divadlo Kalich.

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What's new

2025-06
Veronika Arichteva made her debut on June 24, 2025 in the comedy Small Smart Lies on the summer stage of Divadlo Kalich; from September the play moves to the theater's permanent repertoire.
2025-04
In April 2025, Veronika Arichteva appeared as a guest on Jana Krause's show.
2025-03
The actress announced a planned return to more intensive acting work - from April filming a new series and rehearsing a new theatrical play.

Tour

Praha

Tracks

Ordinace v růžové zahraděbreakthrough role of Sylva Petrova (2005-2010), which made her famous

První republikarole of Magdalena Skvorova in the historical series CT (2014-2018)

Vyprávějrole of Claudia in the retro series CT (2012-2013)

O mě se nebojlead role of Eva in the romantic comedy TV Nova (2022), eight-part series with high viewership

Malé chytré lžitheatrical comedy by Joe DiPietro, premiere June 2025 at the Kalich Theatre

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