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David Oller (Pelléas) and Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir (Mélisande) © Petr Neubert

In Prague, a tedious Pelléas et Mélisande at the National Theatre

By Frank Kuznik, 15 October 2026

The music is captivating, but onstage, director Christof Loy’s historical treatment of Debussy’s only opera is bloodless

***11

***11

Prague

15 Oct 2026

In Prague, a tedious Pelléas et Mélisande at the National Theatre

By Frank Kuznik

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 Sept 2026

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

By Frank Kuznik