June at the Brno National Theatre: Opera for the Children, ‘Salome’ Maybe Not
Richard Strauss’s opera follows the biblical story of the charming Salome, daughter of King Herod, and her obsessive love for the prophet Yochanan. Credit: Marek Olbrzymek. Brno, May 31, 2023…
Dive In To The Culture of Žižkov At This Weekend’s Žižkovské Mezidvorky Festival
Žižkovské Mezidvorky offers a chance to see one of Prague’s most exciting neighbourhoods in a new light. Credit: Žižkovské ; Prague, May 26 (BD) - This weekend, on Saturday, 27…
We Are The Night Part XVII: Rosnička Festival 2023
Our series, “We are the night” presents artists, promoters, production managers, label owners and others who are bringing the music world of the Czech Republic forward, from the past to…
Review: Czech Theater’s “The White Disease” by Karel Čapek
Charlie Trotter (left) as Dr Sigelius and Scott Adams (centre) as The Marshal in The White Disease. Photo credit: Czech Theater. Brno, May 24 (BD) - Czech Theater’s amateur performance…
14th Edition of Brno Mozart’s Children Festival Starts Next Monday
The aim of the Mozart's Children festival is to introduce children to music in a playful way, while offering young talents the opportunity to play in a professional orchestra. Photo…
Prague Celebrates the Culture and Spirit of Brazil at Manifesto Market’s Brazilian Week
Prague’s Manifesto Market Andel promises a vibrant week of Brazilian food, dance and music at this years’ Brazilian Week, running from 16-21 May. Photo credit: Manifesto Market Andel. Prague, 14…
Tickets Go On Sale For The Bach to Mozart! Cycle, Returning This Autumn for Its 12th Season
The renowned early music group Czech Baroque Ensemble, with their conductor Roman Válek, will be the protagonists of the 12th season of the cycle Bach to Mozart! Photo credit: Czech…
Less Than Two Weeks Left Until Deadline For Brno Short Story Competition
The deadline for Submissions is 21 May 2023. Photo credit: BSSWC. Brno, 10 May (BD) – The 7th annual Brno Short Story Writing Contest (BSSWC) will have a record total…
Special Interests (Part III): Cross-stitching
Our “Special Interests” series takes a look at some unusual or special-interest hobbies that people have in the Czech Republic. In the latest part of the series, we spoke to…
Balanchine: The Dance Event of the Season
Photo: George Balanchine’s “Serenade”. Credit: Ctibor Bachraty. Brno, May 4, 2023 (BD) – Such is the skill and dedication of the Brno National Theatre Ballet company (NdB Ballet) that they…