
D. BENEŠ: HOW I DIDN'T WANT TO GROW UP
A theatrical performance for children aged five and up about not having to rush into adulthood. A fun play about childhood and growing up at the GONG Theatre.
Prague
Divadlo GONG is a cultural and educational community centre of Prague 9, a contributory organisation located on Sokolovská Street in the Vysočany district. It hosts theatre performances by ensembles from Prague and beyond, musical events across various genres including regular jazz evenings, and educational programmes. The venue features a Large and a Small Stage and runs the Gong dětem project dedicated to theatre for children and youth.
Sokolovská 969/191, 190 00 Praha 9
Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 (box office), also 1 hour before each performance

A theatrical performance for children aged five and up about not having to rush into adulthood. A fun play about childhood and growing up at the GONG Theatre.

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