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The Devil and Kate
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Basic information
The National Theatre
Approximate running time2 hours 45 minutes, 2 intermission (20 minutes) minutes
LanguageIn Czech, surtitles in English
PremiereSeptember 21, 2003
The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken over from Božena Němcová's folk tale of the same name about the brazen and fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel.
Cast
- 2024-2025
Creatives
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National Theatre Orchestra
Ballet of the National Theatre Opera
Antonín Dvořák’s two most successful operas, The Devil and Kate, and Rusalka, are based on fairy-tale motifs. Blending folk and humorous with lyrical and fantasy elements is one of the typical (and still very popular) traits of Czech drama. Dvořák created a masterly patchwork of contrasting scenes – folksy, breezy, fiendishly fervent and courtly noble.
Owing to the inspired invention with musical motifs and orchestra instrumentation, The Devil and Kate is a thoroughly original work from beginning to end, one that surpasses Dvořák’s previous operas in many respects.
Adolf Born's exquisite sets and costumes bear the hallmark of this original and popular artist.
WARNING: Gunshots will be heard during the performance.
Suitable for audience from 5 years.
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Where to buy tickets
The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. We are currently selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika taking place in August 2024 – January 2025.
When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.
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By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.
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