Magician's Lantern, Theatre company in Prague, Czech Republic
Magician's Lantern is a theatre company at the New Stage of the National Theatre in Prague, combining live performances with film projection, dance, and music. The ensemble performs with English subtitles and presents shows year-round for audiences from many backgrounds.
The ensemble was founded in 1958 for the Brussels Expo, where it received the Golden Star award for its innovative performances. Since then, the group has become a pioneer in combining theatre with film and technology.
The performances merge classical dance with modern digital techniques, appealing to audiences of all backgrounds. Viewers watch performers who interact with their projected images on stage, creating fresh forms of artistic expression.
The venue is located in central Prague and is easily reached by public transport. Most visitors find navigation straightforward since the location sits beside well-known landmarks.
The performances use sophisticated synchronisation between live actors and film projection, making performers appear to interact with their own film images. This technique was groundbreaking when the ensemble started and remains the group's signature approach today.
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