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Prague National Theatre
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
John Cranko; The Czech National Ballet; Unknown; Václav Zahradník; Birgit Deharde; Martin Černý; Josef Jelínek

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Prague National Theatre
Brahms, Gershwin
George Balanchine; The Czech National Ballet; Prague State Opera Orchestra
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Avant-Garde: an eclectic triple bill in Prague

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A tremendous triple bill comprising Jiří Kylián's 27’52” and two new works by Robert Bondara and Marco Goecke. The programme unfolds as a meditation on transience, instability and the unpredictability of human life.
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John Neumeier’s Liliom: A Prague triumph

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Czech National Ballet scores a hit in John Neumeier’s masterpiece Liliom, with back to back performances and multiple casts.
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Czech National Ballet: vibrant programming in Sarcasms

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Czech National Ballet present an outstanding programme of intriguing new dance, enveloping a late twentieth century gem.
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L’Histoire de Manon: MacMillan's great ballet comes to Prague

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Czech National Ballet sheds a new light on MacMillan's unique ability to make story-telling ballets on a grand scale.
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Czech National Ballet's Scheherazade: a fresh take on an old tale

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A modern twist on an ancient tale, Mauro Bigonzetti's new Scheherazade brings challenging and innovative choreography to make this a highly enjoyable production.
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Czech National Ballet shine in Ronald Hynd's Coppélia

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Czech National Ballet are well suited to Ronald Hynd's delightful production of Coppélia.
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Emotion motivates movement: John Neumeier in Prague

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Choreographer John Neumeier talks about his work with Czech National Ballet and his ballet Liliom, on keeping ballets alive, 54 years as a director and the importance of working closely with individuals.

All at once, all too fast: Eyal Dadon talks Katastrof

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Choreographer Eyal Dadon talks about his latest work for the Czech National Ballet, seeking to capture the complexity – and catastrophe – of contemporary life.

New full-length premieres set to redefine the 2024–25 ballet season

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A raft of new full-length narrative ballets is set to premiere in the 2024–25 season: we preview some of the most significant.