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Adam Plachetka (Sweeney Todd) and Barbora Perná (Mrs Lovett) © Serghei Gherciu

A musical turn hits all the wrong notes: Sweeney Todd at Prague State Opera

By Frank Kuznik, 24 September 2026

Strong singing and sharp choreography cannot rescue a hybrid version of Sweeney Todd staged by director Martin Čičvák.

**111

**111

Prague

24 Sep 2026

Hitting all the wrong notes: Sweeney Todd at Prague State Opera

By Frank Kuznik

Valtice

Farnace: a fresh take on a Vivaldi classic at Valtice Castle

By Frank Kuznik, 15 October 2021

Smart direction and a spirited performance in the pit bring Farnace to life in a resonant setting at this year’s Lednicko Valtický Hudební Festival.

*****

*****

Valtice

15 Oct 2021

Farnace: a fresh take on a Vivaldi classic at Valtice Castle

By Frank Kuznik

Prague

It may be heritage, but it's exuberant and stylish: The Bartered Bride in Prague

By David Karlin, 06 September 2019

Magdalena Švecová's staging for Prague National Theatre wins hearts with ensemble work full of verve and costumes that are pure eye candy.

***11

***11

Prague

06 Sep 2019

Exuberant and stylish heritage: The Bartered Bride in Prague

By David Karlin