DIOD – Divadlo otevřených dveří (Theatre of Open Doors) is an independent theatre venue housed in the Sokol Jihlava sports and cultural centre, open since 1 April 2011. It features a well-equipped black box stage and presents drama, dance, music and cross-genre productions by both regional and national artists. The venue also hosts community events, workshops and regional echoes of festivals such as Malá inventura and Sesta.
Tyršova 1565/12, 586 01 Jihlava
Box office: Mon 9:00-13:00, Tue 9:00-13:00, Wed 13:00-17:00, Thu closed, Fri 9:00-12:00; always one hour before the performance in the theatre foyer
A discounted pass for three dance and new circus performances in the 2026/2027 season at a fixed price of 700 CZK, including a free drink at the venue's café.
An interactive circus workshop for young children and their parents, featuring juggling, acrobatics, and games led by experienced trainers.
Interactive circus workshop for children aged 8-12 and their parents, featuring juggling, acrobatics, and games.
A stage poem by Divadlo Viola featuring Jenovéfa Boková and David Matásek, adapted from Miloš Doležal's collection of love poetry.
The story of J. R. R. Tolkien, creator of Middle-earth, presented by Nerdopolis and the podcasts Walks with Tolkien. A live narrative about the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with musical accompaniment on harp and nyckelharpa.
A dark comedy by Martin Kolář about life's unpleasant realities - from cars and drugs to politics and stuffed animals. A production by the De Facto Mimo ensemble.
A puppet show by Musaši Entertainment Company exploring nature's surprises and the value of checking facts - fun and educational entertainment for kids.
The 30th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Ji.hlava, showcasing documentary films from around the world.
A witty psychological comedy about self-control and assertiveness, where a therapist promises to solve all your problems through unconventional methods.
A family day at the theatre featuring a movement play area for children and the animated film Whale Song, about a young beluga learning to protect the ocean.
DoubleSalt's dance and acrobatic show explores love as both a connecting force and a space of paradox, intimacy and tension.
A circus workshop for seniors 60+ exploring suspended body work and understanding the body without ground contact.
De Facto Mimo presents a cruel family grotesque — the company's fortieth premiere featuring eleven actors under the direction of Martin Kolář.
A visually striking dance show by BURKICOM exploring humanity and hope through a sci-fi narrative.
A philosophical grotesque about life's big questions in the intimate setting of a small bar. A theatrical performance full of humour and unexpected answers.
A Christmas grotesque with absurdist elements from Bratři v triku. A new production about homeless men, shepherds, and their encounters on the road.
A satirical comedy exploring biohacking and the modern obsession with health, questioning whether the pursuit of immortality has become a new form of faith.
A family day at DIOD theatre: movement workshop from 14:30, followed by an animated film about a girl searching the Amazon jungle for her brother.
Third-year conservatory students from Duncan Centre perform under the direction of Johana Pocková.
Divadlo Feste examines the roots of modern right-wing populism in a staging based on Austrian political analyst Robert Misik's essay.
A floral musical for children about a girl named Ema who searches for nature's secret and discovers magical underground worlds filled with strange characters and wonders.
Spitfire Company's modern take on Ibsen's Nora examines what it means to be a woman, artist, and mother in today's world.
An interactive sound and movement performance inspired by Inuit mythology, exploring what it means to be alive through music, props, and audience participation.
A physically demanding dance performance where four dancers work with hundreds of kilograms of tires to explore human relationships and environmental connection.
An afternoon programme at the Sokol hall for children and parents to discover the history and traditions of the Sokol movement.
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A young theatrical production exploring emotions and conflict, presented as the final show of the Cultural CLUSTER vol. 5 festival.
Students of NART DANCE SCHOOL present the results of their year-long training in a final showcase performance at Jihlava's DiOD theatre.
A one-day festival of student music and theatre performances in Jihlava featuring a fashion show, concerts, a theatrical play and a cooking show.
A dance performance by students of the Jihlava School of Arts. Young dancers from various grades showcase their talents.
Three student theatre ensembles from ZUŠ Jihlava present their premieres: an absurd drama set in girls' bathrooms, a dark vision of a world without the internet, and a sci-fi research project from the future.
A humorous circus performance by Eliška Brtnická exploring the absurdities of the creative process, bureaucracy, and artist status in the Czech Republic. Physical play, documentary texts, and AI-generated content form a performative statement on the sustainability of artistic work.