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Revolving Auditorium

1367b, Revolving auditorium Český Krumlov, archiv OIS

Dr. Stejskala 19
37047 České Budějovice
Contact: Jihočeské divadlo

Telephone: +420 386 711 222

E-mail: vstupenky@ckrumlov.cz
WWW: www.jihoceskedivadlo.cz

Location: Český Krumlov
Type: Theatres

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The unforgettable experience of performances at the legendary revolving Auditorium in the Castle gardens of the pictoresque historic town of Cesky Krumlov. (........, Beauty and the Beast, The Gypsy Baron, The Four Seasons, etc)



MACBETH / William Shakespeare - SOLD OUT!!!

Dates from - to
04.06.2010 - 06.06.2010   (Fr-Su) 21:30
10.06.2010 - 15.06.2010   (Th-Tu) 21:30
17.08.2010 - 22.08.2010   (Tu-Su) 20:30

A tragedy by William Shakespeare in the mystic chateau garden.

Where: Revolving auditorium, Český Krumlov

Type of offer: for individuals and groups

Possibility of reservation: for individuals and groups


Price list

June: A-550 Kč, B-500 Kč, C-450 Kč, D-275 Kč / A-650 Kč, B-600 Kč, C-550 Kč, D-325 KčA-650 Kč, B-600 Kč, C-550 Kč, D-325 Kč   tue, wed, thu, sun / fri, sat
August: A-600 Kč, B- 550Kč, C-500 Kč, D-300 Kč / A-700 Kč, B- 650Kč, C-600 Kč, D-350 KčA-550 Kč, B-500 Kč, C-450 Kč, D-275 Kč   tue, wed, thu, sun / fri, sat


THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS / Carlo Goldoni - SOLD OUT!!!

Dates from - to
18.06.2010 - 20.06.2010   (Fr-Su) 21:30
22.06.2010 - 27.06.2010   (Tu-Su) 21:30
29.06.2010 - 03.07.2010   (Tu-Sa) 21:30

A comedy about how difficult it is to serve two masters.

Where: Revolving auditorium, Český Krumlov

Type of offer: for individuals and groups

Possibility of reservation: for individuals and groups


Price list

A-650 Kč, B-600 Kč, C-550 Kč, D-325 Kč   fri, sat
A-550 Kč, B-500 Kč, C-450 Kč, D-275 Kč   tue,wed,thu,sun


DER FREISCHÜTZ / Carl Maria von Weber

Dates from - to
07.07.2010 - 11.07.2010   (We-Su) 21:30
24.08.2010 - 29.08.2010   (Tu-Su) 20:30

A romantic fairy-tale opera directed by Zdeněk Troška.

Where: Revolving auditorium, Český Krumlov

Type of offer: for individuals and groups

Possibility of reservation: for individuals and groups


Price list

A-900 Kč, B-850 Kč, C-800 Kč, D-450 Kč   fri, sat
A-750 Kč, B-700 Kč, C-650 Kč, D-375 Kč   tue, wed, thu, sun


A MIDSUMMER NIGHT´S DREAM / Felix Mendelssohn-Bartoldy

Dates from - to
15.07.2010 - 18.07.2010   (Th-Su) 21:30

Ballet based on the motif of the most popular comedy by William Shakespeare.

Where: Revolving auditorium, Český Krumlov

Type of offer: for individuals and groups

Possibility of reservation: for individuals and groups


Price list

A-650 Kč, B-600 Kč, C-550 Kč, D-325 Kč   fri, sat
A-550 Kč, B-500 Kč, C-450 Kč, D-275 Kč   tue, wed, thu, sun


DON GIOVANNI / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Dates from - to
23.07.2010 - 28.07.2010   (Fr-We) 21:30

Mozart´s opera of operas presented by worldfamous stars in front of the revolving auditorium. In the italian original version.

Where: Revolving auditorium, Český Krumlov

Type of offer: for individuals and groups

Possibility of reservation: for individuals and groups


Price list

A-1500 Kč, B-1400 Kč, C-1300 Kč, D-750 Kč   fri, sat
A-1200 Kč, B-1100 Kč, C-1000 Kč, D-600 Kč   tue, wed, thu, sun


ROBIN HOOD / Martin Glaser - Olga Šubrtová SOLD OUT!!!

Dates from - to
30.07.2010 - 01.08.2010   (Fr-Su) 21:00
03.08.2010 - 08.08.2010   (Tu-Su) 21:00
10.08.2010 - 15.08.2010   (Tu-Su) 21:00

The immortal legend about the Sherwood forrest hero in a new production for the open-air theatre with the revolving auditorium.

Where: Revolving auditorium, Český Krumlov

Type of offer: for individuals and groups

Possibility of reservation: for individuals and groups


Price list

A-790 Kč, B-740 Kč, C-690 Kč, D-395 Kč   fri, sat
A-690 Kč, B-640 Kč, C-590 Kč, D-345 Kč   tue, wed, thu, sun


Rules of the Organizers


Please respect the starting times of performances!

Due to the specific character of the open-air theatre it is not possible to admit visitors after the performance has started!

Performances are also held in unfavourable weather (slight rain, cold weather etc.)

In case of inclement weather, the starting time of the performance may be shifted by as much as 30 minutes.

Once the performance has started, the admission fee will not be refunded!

Performances are cancelled in highly unfavourable weather (strong rain, storms, wind etc.). The final decision to cancel a performance may be made as late as just before the beginning of the performance. In this case, the price of admission will be refunded.

Refunds for tickets of a cancelled performance may be obtained against the tickets which are to be returned at the place where they were bought. Refunds for tickets are to be claimed within 30 days after the cancelled performance. Tickets paid by a bank transfer or by COD must be delivered (in person, by post, fax, e-mail) back to the seller, along with the bank account number to which the price of the ticket is to be returned. Service charges will not be refunded.

No umbrellas are permitted in the revolving auditorium.

We recommend warm clothing, and plastic raincoats in rainy weather.

The use of cameras and video cameras during the performance is not allowed.

No animals may be taken to the area of the open-air theatre during the performance.

Free day – Monday (Except the performance La forza del destino 21. 7. 2008).
Children under 15 years of age: 30 per cent reduction, holders of ‘disabled person’ card (ZTP, ZTPP): 50 per cent reduction, ISIC 20 per cent reduction.
Children under 2 years of age with no seat requirement are admitted free of charge.



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INFOCENTRUM
Náměstí Svornosti 2, 381 01 Český Krumlov
Informace o prodeji : 380 704 621, fax : 380 704 619
e-mail: info@ckrumlov.cz
www.ckrumlov.cz/info

UNIOS – TOURIST SERVICE
Zámek 57 – I.nádvoří, CZ 381 01 Český Krumlov
Telefon: 380 712 219, fax : 380 712 424
e-mail: tourist.service@unios.cz
WWW: www.unios.cz

JIHOČESKÉ DIVADLO
Dr. Stejskala 23, 370 47 České Budějovice
Telefon: 386 356 643 – hromadné objednávky, 386 356 925 – pokladna, fax : 386 355 640
e-mail: vstupenky@jihoceskedivadlo.cz , http://www.jihoceskedivadlo.cz



Open-air Theater with Revolving Auditorium


Revolving Auditorium in Gardens of the Český Krumlov Castle, Archiv OIS 1611 Aerial view of Revolving Auditorium and Summer Manor Bellarie in the Český Krumlov Castle Gardens, foto: Libor Sváče Revolving Auditorium in Český Krumlov, performance in front of Summer Manor Bellarie, foto: Libor Sváček

An experimental scene - there are no other words to characterize this project which was born in the mind of script-writer Joan Brehms, who worked after 1945 as a chief art designer in a České Budějovice theater.

The first improvised revolving stage first turned in 1958 so that sixty spectators could see the play Lantern by Jirásek. The original revolving stage was driven by human power, but not many people knew about it at that time. The first night was such a success that 22 performances followed and as can be seen, it was the first step in establishing a tradition of modern summer seasons in the Open-air Theater.

We must point out that a great deal of the success was guaranteed by the beautiful surroundings of the night Castle Gardens in Český Krumlov and the use of the Bellarie summer manor, the most valuable building of garden architecture in Bohemia. The garden, summer-house and fairy-tale surroundings of the darkened night garden were the first attributes of the theatre's present success. As time passed, the techniques changed. The present revolving stage is driven by electric motors and can hold more than 650 spectators. But the modernization did not take anything away from the magic of the surroundings where the summer theatrical seasons in Český Krumlov take place. The sold-out performances of the past years speak plainly for these natural theatrical performances. There are some voices in opposition, those who do not like the authentic historical spaces of the Baroque garden to be affected by this "commercial attraction". Some theater critics like to point out the slightly truckling tone of performances, which tned to be chosen with regard to foreign tourists. This does not change the fact that the revolving stage will be preserved and in the following years will bring the same experiences as used to exist in the atmosphere of ancient amphitheaters. There is nothing else to compare with the performances in Český Krumlov with. Every visitor of the town can find this out for himself. In spite of all the struggles we can claim: "It still turns!"



History of the open-air theater with revolving auditorium in Český Krumlov




History of South-Bohemian Theatre Festival in Český Krumlov



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