After almost two weeks of consideration, Czech Prime Minster Jiří Paroubek has appointed actor and director of the Film Festival in Zlín, Vitězslav Jandák, as culture minister. dále

A brief look at the world of Czech puppet theatre – Spejbl and Hurvínek celebrate their anniversary, awards, The Day of UNIMA, exhibitions and much more. dále

J.A. Pitínský directed two most remarkable texts. The Bells, written by Fráňa Šrámek in 1921, has only been staged once until now and Goethe´s unique adaptation at the Dejvické Theatre in Prague. dále

Musical Theatre Karlín suffered the greatest damage during the August floods that went through Prague. But four years later, the theatre has received a new look and shows it true colours. The theatre will reopen with the Czech premiere of The Producers. dále

It is 125 years since the country faced a national tragedy – the fire that swept through the National Theatre in Prague. Many unfortunate events and circumstances surrounded the famous fire that occurred immediately before the building was completed. dále

Minister of Culture Vítěslav Jandák, has confirmed that Ondřej Černý will retain the position of Director of the Theatre Institute. Černý has currently led the subsidized organization for the past ten years. dále

In past issues of the Theatre.cz bulletins, we have informed you about the new play by young Czech playwright, David Drábek. With his successful play “Aquabelles (Kunstschwimmer)”, he also grabbed the attention of Polish and German theatre communities. dále

The replica of Shakespeare´s Globe Theatre located in the Exhibition grounds in Prague has burned to the ground. dále

One of Czech Republic´s most valued international expert on Czech Theatre has passed away at the age of 78 dále

Famous Czech puppeteer Jan Dvořák celebrated his 80th birthday on August 14, 2005. Dvořák can also be found at the roots of many famous theatre productions in the field of modern Czech puppetry. dále