The Best of Swan Lake performance features the music of Tchaikovsky with the entire story told in a selection of scenes from one of the world’s most beloved ballets. Little is known about the original production of Swan Lake. Much of the Swan Lake we know today is from a revision in 1895 by the famous choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. About the Performance The performance covers the complete story of the original ballet in selected scenes and is performed by top dancers and Prague National Theatre soloists. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The Cast Odette/Odile: Magdalena Matějková, Andrea Kramešová Prince Siegfried: Ondřej Novotný, Karel Audy Rothbart: Milan Boček, Radek Vrátil The Prince’s Mother: Monika Kysilová, Karolína Cachová, Michaelo Wenzelová Clown: Veaceslav Burlac, Serghei Gherciu, Alexandr Kysil Ballet Company: Tereza Ulrichová, Ivana Mikešová, Pavlína Mráziková, Daria Lazucová, Helena Fábiková, Karolína Nováková, Klára Žežulková, Karolína Cachová, Lenka Hrabovská, Monika Kysilová, Michaela Wenzelová, Tereza Kučerová, Lenka Šnellerová, Klára Slaná, Kateřina Routková, Zuzana Semová, Natálie Rychetská, Lýdie Švojgerová, Eliška Kolářová The Venue: Divadlo Hybernia, Prague The venue has a long and varied history. The building dates from a time before the foundation of the New Town by Charles IV. It was an Ambrosian monastery in the 14th century. After the 30 Years' War (1618-1648) Ferdinand II allowed Irish Franciscans to establish a college on the site of the desolate monastery. The present Classical appearance of the building dates back to the early 19th century. The building served as an exhibition site in the 20th century and only in 2006 was the dilapidated building saved by the Hybernia Theatre project. Theatre Hybernia opened in 2006 as a modern, air-conditioned theater and concert hall with 1,000 seats, 2 restaurants, 4 bars, and a summer terrace.

Enjoy a performance of The Nutcracker ballet at the recently refurbished Hybernia Theatre in Prague. The two-act ballet was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The libretto is adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann's story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by way of Alexander Dumas' adapted story The Nutcracker. The first performance of the ballet was held as a double premiere together with Tchaikovsky's last opera, Iolanta, in December 1892, at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. Directory, Choreography: Monika a Alexander Kysil according to the draft by M. Petipa Music: P.I. Tchaikovsky Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes (15-minute intermission) Ballet soloists Nutcracker: Slava Burlac, Ondrej Novotny (Karel Audy, Miroslav Hradil) Klara: Magdalena Matejkova, Andrea Kramesova Uncle Drosselmayer: Milan Bocek, Radek Vratil (Michal Holanek)

Get off the beaten path as you explore some of Prague's coolest neighbourhoods that are virtually unknown to tourists! On this Prague food tour, you'll get to taste everything from wood-fired bakes to homemade digestives and hear tales of local life you won't find in any Prague guide. You'll get plenty of local recommendations and an inside track on the city's culinary and cultural life from a true Prague resident. And don't forget your camera, there'll be some amazing picture opportunities on the way! We'll kick off our culinary journey by trying out a brand-new restaurant that offers a contemporary twist on Czech cuisine. While strolling through a vibrant neighborhood in Prague outside of the city center, we'll discover that these areas are also worth exploring and learning about. By the end of the walk, you'll likely be ready for another bite to eat! Not to worry, soon enough we'll be seated in a modern bistro, sipping on locally brewed craft beer and enjoying some delicious pulled pork. We might even take a peek at the adjacent brewery to learn about the area's history and our love for beer. Continuing along an old and possibly dusty path, we'll pause to sample a digestive drink from a family-owned, all-natural distillery that uses plums from the environmentally protected White Carpathians region. It's a genuine taste of the Moravia region. Our next destination is just a short stroll away, and we don't want to keep it waiting. This restaurant/bakery earned the Bib Gourmand distinction in the 2017 Michelin Guide, and for good reason! It's a foodie's paradise, with a focus on homemade and homegrown ingredients, fermentation, wood-fired baking, and roasting, as well as natural foods and herbs. You'll be blown away by the flavors! We'll make a brief stop at one of the top bakeries in the neighborhood to get some koláče, a popular Czech pastry. You may have tasted them before, but trust us, you've never had them P. S. You should come hungry for this tour, you're not here to lose weight...