Theater festival kicks off in Plzeň
The 19th International Festival Theatre brings an impressive lineup of Czech and international performanceFrom Sept. 14 to 22 the city of Plzeň will be a mecca for theater lovers as the 19th International Festival Theatre presents a full and varied program of works from leading Czech and regional European theater companies.
With works ranging from a modern adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet,” set in a housing project, to a Moscow theater production of “Uncle Vanya” and a hardboiled detective drama peopled with stuffed animals, the festival shows itself unafraid to take risks.
Considering the economic downturn, just being able to hold the festival was a major challenge. “The economic situation for Czech culture isn’t the best, so we’re glad we could put the festival on,” said festival director Jan Burian, adding that the overall budget came to around Kč 10 million.