Divadlo D21 is a professional independent theatre on Prague's Vinohrady, founded in 2003 as Malé Vinohradské divadlo and renamed in 2012. It stages original productions as well as adaptations of modern Czech literature and classic dramatic texts. The venue runs the Divadlo školám (Theatre for Schools) project with performances for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. A regular talk-show called Komu zvoní Hana takes place in the theatre foyer.
Záhřebská 21, 120 00 Praha 2
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A grotesque adaptation of Bohumil Hrabal's cult novel about opportunism and moral collapse, with a sharp contemporary edge.
Queer cabaret Velvet Underworld celebrates its first anniversary with a special evening of burlesque, drag, and comedy. Featuring Canadian performer Sweets and a diverse ensemble of artists.
The third edition of Prague Improv Extravaganza brings an evening of unscripted performances. Improvisers from Prague and beyond will take the stage at Divadlo D21 to perform live, unrehearsed shows with no two performances alike.
Theatre performance at the D21 Theatre in Prague.
An absurd comedy about a new director arriving at a traditional Czech firm and how the employees respond to his presence.
A theatrical adventure about a young witch attending a magical school who gets caught up in various troubles. An entertaining show full of suspense and the clash between good and evil for children aged 8 and up.
A student theatre production about the mysterious Magda, who apparently transformed the fate of an abandoned seaside resort. A theatrical tale full of strange characters and unusual situations.
A theatrical production exploring the controversial legacy of Czechoslovak president Emil Hácha, examining questions of justice and historical memory. An award-nominated contemporary Czech drama.
An American novella about a young man and his tiger - a play full of fantasy, humor, and the search for life's meaning.
A theatrical production about the life of Gustáv Husák, the longest-serving Czechoslovak president, whose personality continues to divide society.
Vera and Michal are happy and have everything - until they invite outsider Bedrich into their luxurious apartment. A grotesque comedy about living life with a "face" and without one.
A dark balladic tale of a young sorceress and a country girl seeking magical help for forbidden love, exploring themes of belonging and adolescence in a folkloric setting.
An original theatrical production exploring the decision to join the active reserves, examining moral responsibility, ideals, and the reality of war through a grotesque wartime narrative.
A dark cabaret by Theatre D21 inspired by Čapek's tale of war with the newts. Music, dance, and absurdist humour performed by the ensemble.
A theatrical adaptation of a bestseller about two friends whose paths diverge in 1928 - one becomes a member of the American mafia, the other a doctor in Nazi Germany.
Queer cabaret show Velvet Underworld: Nerdlesque Frenzy reimagines fantasy, film, video games, and pop culture through burlesque and drag. Features special guest Nokturna, Poland's Nerdlesque Queen.
A documentary theatre exploring the untold stories of women behind the Czech dissident movement and their children's complex relationship with that legacy.
Improvisation Unit TLAK creates stories based on songs selected by the audience. The seventh installment of this popular series, where Czech and Slovak hits from the jukebox transform into live theatrical sketches.
A dramatization of Dostoevsky's classic novel about student Raskolnikov, who attempts to justify murder through the philosophy of the extraordinary man. Directed by a world-renowned theatre director.
The first theatrical adaptation of the Nečas mission, created by the team behind Cloud and Emil or On Hácha. A historical drama about figures around the Munich Agreement with surprisingly contemporary relevance.
An intense chamber drama about two strangers meeting at a place intended for suicide. An unexpected dialogue unfolds between them, changing their plans.
Three actors from Theatre D21 present Alois Jirásek in a humorous theatrical condensation that reveals the compelling elements of his classic stories.
A classic Sherlock Holmes detective story performed in English at Theatre D21. An engaging theatrical adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic mystery.
Premiere of a ballad about a young sorceress seeking a place where she belongs and a village girl desperate from forbidden love. A poetic play full of magic and mystery.