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2008-2018 – 10 Years of Great Theatre

For a full list of 2019 Productions, please click here.
For a full list of 2020 Productions, please click here.

Since the formation of PSC, we’ve been honored to work with talented artists, creative partners, welcoming venues and generous supporters. For over ten years, since our founding in 2008, we have celebrated the best of Shakespeare and classical theatre with a wide variety of productions, special events and educational performances and workshops in the Czech Republic and across the world through multiple international tours to places such as the United States, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Egypt, and Qatar.

In 2016 Prague Shakespeare Company became the first professional theatre company in the world to present, in a single year, the entire newly accepted Shakespearean canon – 41 plays, 154 Sonnets & Poetical works – through a wide variety of artistic forms including Theatre, Puppets, Dance, Film, Photography, Music, Visual Arts and other Special Events & Creations. We DID IT because our artists and audiences gave their blood, sweat, tears and support to this massive undertaking. See the full list of what we accomplished here.

Since 2012 we have presented multiple productions in association with Národní divadlo (the National Theatre of the Czech Republic) at the historic Estates Theatre – Stavovské divadlo. PSC productions at the Estates Theatre including As You Like It, Macbeth, The Winter’s Tale, Richard III, Amadeus, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing, Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Comedy of Errors, Measure for Measure, Masaryk in America, and The Trojan War trilogy: Troilus and Cressida, The Trojan Women and An Iliad. Collaborating with Main Street Theater Company in Houston, Texas USA we have toured annually to MST for over six years, since 2012.

Click on the tabs below for detailed information about previous seasons:

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PSC400:

We are the first theatre company in the WORLD to share the newly accepted Shakespeare canon in one year – 41 plays, 154 Sonnets & Poetical works – through a wide variety of artistic forms including Theatre, Puppets, Dance, Film, Photography, Music, Visual Arts and other Special Events & Creations. We DID IT because our artists and audiences gave their blood, sweat, tears and support to this massive undertaking. See the full list of what we accomplished here.

Productions:

Patrick Doyle’s Music of Shakespeare – World Premiere

Produced with Film Music Prague and the Summer Shakespeare Festival
Lichetnstein Palace Courtyeard (HAMU)
August 21

Venus in Fur

By David Ives
Directed by Guy Roberts
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
February 13 & 14; March 17, 30; April 11, 17; May 5; October 13; November 13 & December 15

Venuše v kožichu // Venus in Fur (Czech) – Czech Republic Premiere

napsal: David Ives // by David Ives
Český překlad: Jitka Sloupová // Czech translation by Jitka Sloupová
Directed by Guy Roberts and Jessica Boone
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
February 19, 20, 23; March 12, 16, 31; April 10, 14, 15; May 3, 14, 21; June 15, 17, 23; September 28, 29; October 12, 28 & November 15, 16, 17

Much Ado About Nothing

Directed by Guy Roberts
Featuring Czech surtitles and translation by Martin Hilský
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
November 20, 21, 27, 28; December 4, 5

Twelfth Night

Directed by Rebecca Greene Udden
Featuring Czech surtitles and translation by Martin Hilský
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28; April 24, 25 & May 15, 16

Macbeth

Directed by Guy Roberts
Featuring Czech surtitles and translation by Martin Hilský
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
October 10; November 30; December 1

Fools For Love

Created and Presented by Martin Hilský and Daniel Dobias
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
January 21 & February 26

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by Guy Roberts
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
October 16, 17 & December 14

Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker – European Premiere

Adapted from Bram Stoker and Directed by Jim Helsinger
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
October 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and November 25, 26

The Santaland Diaries – Czech Republic Premiere

By David Sedaris
Adapted for the Stage by Joe Mantello
Directed by Jay DeYonker
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Short Shakespeare

Directed by Bree Welch
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác (and on tour)
April 29

Romeo and Juliet: Short Shakespeare Educational Version

Directed by Guy Roberts
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác (and on tour)
December 2

Shiner – Czech Republic Premiere

Directed by Paul Dean
PSC Artistic Lab Series Event
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
June 8, 9

The Order of the Blue Chrysanthemum – World Premiere

A New Mystery from the World of Karel Čapek’s Pocket Tales
Adapted and Directed by John Poston
PSC Artistic Lab Series Event
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
November 7, 8, 9

Special Events:

Bear Theatre’s The Proposal and The Bear

PSC presents Bear Theatre Company’s The Bear & The Proposal
By Anton Chekhov
Adapted and Directed by David Fisher
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
March 22, 23; April 12, 13; May 18; September 14, October 5 & November 2

PSC presents Bear Theatre Company’s A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by David Fisher
Original Score by Ed Kliman
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
December 21 and 22

Productions:

Venus in Fur – Czech Republic Premiere

By David Ives
Directed by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
June 7, 8, 9, 13, 18
Also on tour to Hungary with Budapest English Theatre

Globe Theatre on Tour: Hamlet

Directed by Dominic Dromgoole and Bill Buckhurst
Produced in association with Summer Shakespeare Festival
Letních shakespearovských slavností
Prague Castle
June 25, 26

As You Like It

Directed by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
The Estates Theatre – Stavovské divadlo
June 29, 30 June

Julius Caesar

Directed by Tina Packer
Co-produced with Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF and Shakespeare & Co.
in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
May 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Also on tour to Orlando (Orlandos Shakespeare Theatre) and Lennox, MA (Shakespeare & Co.)

AmeriKAfka – World Premiere

Based on Franz Kafka’s unfinished novel
Adapted and Directed by Gregory Gudgeon
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
April 16 & May 18, 19, 20, 21

The Murder of Gonzago – World Premiere

By Jeffrey Hays
Directed by Philip Hays
Part of Fringe Festival Praha 2014
Divadlo Na Pradle
May 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
October 9, 10, 11; November 1, 2 & December 21

Macbeth

Directed by Guy Roberts
Featuring Czech surtitles and translation by Martin Hilský
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
October 29, 30; November 19 & December 5
Also on tour to Houston, TX USA with Main Street Theater Company

Fools For Love

Created and Presented by Martin Hilský and Daniel Dobias
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
September 30 & October 14, 21

Into the Woods

Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
November 8, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 30 & December 1, 4, 26, 27, 28

Mary Stuart Winter 2015 – World Premiere

Directed by Lindsay Taylor
PSC Artistic Lab Series Event
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
December 16, 17, 18, 19

Special Events:

Bard to Go: Puzzle the Will

Directed by Kiara Pipino
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
March 4, 5 6

Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday Party

Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
April 22, 23

Prague Improvisation Orchestra

Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
April 26

Entertainment Tonight

Directed by Alicia and Don Guy
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
June 2

Music for Shakespeare

Composer and Musician Ed Kliman
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
June 19, 20

NIE Theatre: The End of Everything Ever

Directed by Alex Byrne
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
June 26, 27

PSC presents Bear Theatre Company’s A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by David Fisher
Original Score by Ed Kliman
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
December 11, 12, 23, 25

Performances:

Henry V

Directed by Guy Roberts
Co-produced with Main Street Theater Company
and in association with Národní Divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
October 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 19
Also on tour to Houston, TX USA with Main Street Theater Company

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Národní divadlo
October 12, 13, 20, 23 & December 5, 8, 12

Cymbeline

Directed by Carolyn Boone
Produced in association with Národní Divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
October 29, 30, 31 & November 13, 14, 18, 19

Macbeth

Directed by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Národní Divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
November 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 21, 22

The Duchess of Malfi

Adapted and Directed by Philip Hays
Produced in association with Národní Divadlo
Originally Produced as part of Fringe Festival Praha 2013
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
November 30 & December 2

Special Events:

The Tragedy of Madbeth

Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
December 1 & 3

The Clown Plays Here and Now – Clown Workshop with Rupesh Tillu

PSC Rehearsal Hall, Kolowratský palác
December 2 & 4

The Long Christmas Dinner (PSC Benefit)

Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
December 14

Crossing Borders/Crossing Lines Concert

Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác
December 20

Krumlov Shakespeare Festival:

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by Guy Roberts
PSC continues entertaining, enlightening, educating and inspiring audiences with the beginning of a new annual tradition in Český Krumlov – The Krumlov Shakespeare Festival
October 17
City Theatre, Český Krumlov

Productions:

Richard III

Directed by Guy Roberts
Co-produced with Main Street Theater, Houston
Chelsea Market Theater, Main Street Theatre Company, Houston, TX USA
Divadlo Na Prádle, Prague, Czech Republic

Venus and Adonis

Directed by Thomas F. Bradac
Produced in association with Shakespeare Orange County
Divadlo Na Prádle, Prague, Czech Republic

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Directed by Elena Araoz
Letní Scena, Vyšehrad, Prague, Czech Republic

Women of Will, the Complete Journey

Directed by Eric Tucker
Co-produced with Women of Will, LLC in association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác, Prague, Czech Republic

Hamlet

Directed by Tina Packer
In association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác, Prague, Czech Republic

As You Like It

Directed by Guy Roberts
In association with Národní divadlo
Divadlo Kolowrat, Kolowratský palác, Prague, Czech Republic

Krumlov Shakespeare Festival:

As You Like It

Founded by Guy Roberts, Jeff Smith and Steve Zinkgraf
PSF continues entertaining, enlightening, educating and inspiring audiences with the beginning of a new annual tradition in Český Krumlov – The Krumlov Shakespeare Festival
Hotel Růže Courtyard, Český Krumlov

Education:

Romeo and Juliet Tour with Bear Educational Theatre

Created by Guy Roberts in partnership with Bear Educational Theatre
This 70 minute, 5 actor touring version of Romeo and Juliet motivates students by giving them positive experiences with the English language

Productions:

As You Like It in Český Krumlov

Produced by the Krumlov Shakespeare Festival in association with PSF
Rose Courtyard Theatre, Hotel Růže, Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
August 24 – September 4

King Lear and As You Like It in rotating repertory

Produced in collaboration with Classical Theatre Company
Main Street Theater, Chelsea Market, Houston, Texas, USA
April 13 – May 1
Open-Air Theatre, Vyšehrad, Prague, Czech Republic
May 18-29

Educational Tour:

Romeo and Juliet

70 minute, 5 Actor Educational Touring Version
Adapted from Shakespeare by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Bear Educational Theatre
Ongoing European tour playing the Czech Republic, France, Slovakia, Poland and Austria

Benefit Performances:

Women of Will

by Tina Packer
A special Valentine’s Day benefit for PSF and CTC
Stages Repertory Theatre, Houston, Texas, USA
February 14

Productions:

Romeo and Juliet

Open-Air Theatre, Vyšehrad, Prague, Czech Republic
May 25-27

Educational Tour:

Romeo and Juliet

70 minute, 5 Actor Educational Touring Version
Adapted from Shakespeare by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Bear Educational Theatre
Reduta Theatre, Prague, Czech Republic
April 15 (Czech Republic Premiere)
Ongoing European tour playing the Czech Republic, France, Slovakia, Poland and Austria

Master Class:

Sidney Berger – Acting Shakespeare

Old Burgrave Residence, Vyšehrad, Prague, Czech Republic
May 18-20

Productions:

One Man Hamlet

Adapted from Shakespeare by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with The Mermaid Theatre Co.
Gorilla Tango Theatre, Chicago, IL, USA
February 6-15

Hamlet

May 15 & 18
Divadlo Na Pradle, Old Burgrave Residence, Vyšehrad, Prague, Czech Republic
June 3, 5 & 15

One Man Hamlet

Adapted from Shakespeare by Guy Roberts
Produced in association with Classical Theatre Company
HITS Theatre, Houston, TX, USA
Oct 8-18

Benefit Performance:

Shakespeare Birthday Party

Globe Bookstore and Cafe, Prague, Czech Republic
April 23

Productions:

Macbeth

Produced in association with Divadlo Miloco and The Mermaid Theatre Co.
Riverside International School Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
February 28
Vienna International School
Viena, Austria
March 11
Divadlo Komedie, Prague, Czech Republic
March 21-22 (Czech Republic Premiere)

One Man Hamlet

Adpated from Shakespeare by Guy Roberts
The English International School Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
November 27

Workshops:

Twelfth Night

Produced in association with Divadlo Miloco and The Mermaid Theatre Co.
Skolska 28 Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
March 27

Shakespeare’s Country Matters

by Guy Roberts, Produced in association with The Mermaid Theatre Co.
Skolska 28 Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
March 27