Divadlo Bez zábradlí is a private repertory theatre founded in 1990 by Karel Heřmánek as the first private theatre in the Czech Republic. Since 1998 it has been housed in the Palác Adria (built 1922–1925) in the centre of Prague. With no permanent ensemble, it stages comedies, musicals and dramas with a rotating cast of guest actors, and offers regular weekend morning performances for children. The auditorium seats 320.
Jungmannova 31, 110 00 Praha 1
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An intelligent comedy about a wealthy man preparing to marry an aristocrat when his forgotten first wife from his youth suddenly reappears.
Czech premiere of the Molière Prize-winning French comedy about two young lovers seeking freedom in divided 1980s Berlin. A play full of surprising turns and clever dialogue.
A live public recording of Jan Kraus's popular talk show featuring celebrity guests and witty banter from the renowned Czech television host.
An intimate drama about friendship and aging, featuring Martin Huba and Jiří Dvořák in Christopher Hampton's adaptation of Sándor Márai's novella.
A play about three friends, a shared bill, and the tangled dynamics between men and women.
A witty British comedy about divorced couples who unexpectedly reunite at the same French seaside hotel. Clever banter and awkward encounters ensue.
A full-length dance theatre programme featuring three one-act pieces set to music by classic Czech composers. A family-friendly show for audiences of all ages.
A French comedy about how plans unravel when someone thinks they are cleverer than everyone else. A theatrical performance full of surprises and lessons.
A grotesque comedy about three elderly sisters and their patient servant, exploring old age, loneliness and relationships built on mutual dependency with irony and tenderness.
A celebrated musical about love and decadence in pre-war Berlin, following a young American writer and a cabaret dancer as history closes in.
An absurd theatrical comedy about a production that spirals into chaos during rehearsals and opening night, yet somehow ends in triumph.
A one-act comedy about a theatre director fighting to save his theatre from collapse. A personal meeting with a mysterious billionaire becomes a clash of two exceptional personalities full of unexpected twists and witty humour.
Madame Lily Harrison hires a dancer to teach her various styles of dance. Over six weeks of lessons, two people facing personal struggles discover an unexpected connection and support each other.
Edward Albee's provocative tragicomedy about a man confronted with a shocking truth about his wife. The play raises unsettling questions about love, tolerance, and the boundaries of acceptance.
A French tragicomedy about two mature women who decide to break free from their prescribed lives and reclaim control of their own destinies.
A Slovak comedy about three friends gathering for a birthday, where they finally tell each other what they've long wanted to say. A legendary production that has been successfully running on Slovak stages since 2018.
Bolek Polívka's solo show revealing curious stories from his private life with his signature blend of humor and theatrical flair.
Bolek Polívka's original play celebrating the life and humor of Jiří Pecha. A tribute to talent and the joy of living, recommended for audiences 15 and up.
Slovak theatre presents an American comedy about five men in Manhattan that tackles a forbidden subject with humour and insight.
An acclaimed Irish comedy about three generations of women sharing one year of life. Slovak theatre in Prague with a stellar cast.
A showcase of Slovak theatre featuring three productions at Divadlo Bez zábradlí in early September.
A theatrical adaptation of a classic tale about children trying to save an old castle, featuring adventure, first love, and songs by Svěrák and Uhlíř for audiences of all ages.
Czech chanson artist and songwriter Radůza brings her distinctive world of chanson, folklore, and urban stories to the stage.