Divadlo Viola, Chamber theatre in Prague, Czech Republic
Description
Divadlo Viola is a chamber theatre in Prague housed in a historical Art Nouveau building. The interior features a dark-themed hall arranged with cafe-style tables and red upholstered seating throughout.
History
The building was designed by architect Osvald Polívka between 1906 and 1907 and initially functioned as an exhibition hall. It later served as a restaurant before transforming into a theatre in 1963.
Culture
The venue grew from a poetical wine bar and now hosts contemporary plays and dramatic readings. The space maintains that informal connection between table, drink, and stage, where audience members sit at numbered tables as if in a cafe.
Practical
The theatre has a casual atmosphere, so it helps to arrive early and enjoy the cafe surroundings. Visitors should note that the space is relatively small and intimate, which ensures closeness to the stage.
Did you know?
The theatre uses an innovative setup where audience members sit at numbered tables while functioning as cafe patrons at the same time. This arrangement creates an unusual closeness between spectators and performers that breaks from traditional theatre format.
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