Laterna Magika, Prague
Facts and practical information
Laterna magika, largely considered the world's first multimedia theatre, was founded as a cultural program at the 1958 Brussels Expo. It launched its official activity on 9 May 1959, as an independent company of the National Theatre, performing at the Adria palace in Prague. Wonderful Circus, which premiered in 1977, is the most frequently performed theatre piece in Central Europe, and has remained in the repertoire ever since. Laterna magika now is one of the ensembles of the National Theatre, based at the New Stage of the National Theatre in Prague. Laterna magika productions blend various genres, ranging from dramatic acting through affording a dominant role to dance and ballet to mime and Black Theatre. All of their productions have been original works directly created for the company, not ready-made pieces, which, with a few exceptions, have never subsequently appeared in the repertoire of another company. The fundamental principle has been gradually supplemented with new technologies, for instance, digital projection or new media, including real-time programmable software. ()
Narodni Trida 4Praha 1 (Nové Město)Prague 110 00
Laterna Magika – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Karlovy lázně, Museum Kampa, Bedřich Smetana Museum, Kranner's Fountain.
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Tram
- Národní divadlo • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 22, 23, 41, 9, 93, 97, 98, 99 (3 min walk)
- Národní třída • Lines: 18, 2, 22, 23, 41, 9, 93, 97, 98, 99 (6 min walk)
Metro
- Národní třída • Lines: B (7 min walk)
- Můstek • Lines: A, B (12 min walk)
Bus
- Myslíkova • Lines: 904, 910 (8 min walk)
- Jiráskovo náměstí • Lines: 176, 904, 907, 908, 910 (10 min walk)
Train
- Újezd (13 min walk)
- Nebozízek (18 min walk)
Ferry
- Výtoň (25 min walk)
- Kotevní • Lines: P5 (29 min walk)