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The Bacchae

At Estates Theatre

Staré Město

Note that performances are spoken in Czech with English surtitles provided.
The running time is approximately one hour and fifty minutes without an intermission.
Reviewers note that the Neoclassical auditorium features exceptional acoustics and a beautifully painted ceiling.

When the young god Dionysus arrives in Thebes to initiate locals into his cult, his passionate followers indulge in a madness-like ritual that infuriates King Pentheus, setting the stage for a dramatic clash at the Estates Theatre.

Monday, November 23, 7:00 PM

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  • Young god Dionysus
  • Passionate female followers
  • King Pentheus
  • Estates Theatre
  • Staré Město

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