Dejvické divadlo

Dejvické divadlo is one of Prague's most respected drama theatres, located in the Dejvice district of Prague 6. Its intimate scale and distinctive repertoire have made it, over the past three decades, one of the most visited and best-known Czech drama stages.

How was Dejvické divadlo founded?

The theatre began operating in 1992 as a stage of the District Cultural House of Prague 6, with its first performance taking place on 14 October 1992. The venture was driven by Eva Kejkrtová Měřičková, then director of the cultural house, who led the theatre for nearly three decades. Under her leadership, a small municipal cultural venue gradually grew into an independent professional stage with a firm place on the Czech theatre map.

How did its legal status change over time?

In 2004, Dejvické divadlo underwent an important organizational transformation, moving from a grant-funded municipal institution to a non-profit organization. This shift gave the theatre greater artistic and financial independence, which in turn helped fuel its growing popularity among Prague audiences and critics alike.

What were its key artistic achievements?

One of the defining moments in the theatre's history was the premiere of "Sestra Úzkost" ("Sister Anxiety"), directed by J. A. Pitínský. The production won the Alfréd Radok Award in 1995 as production of the year, and the theatre itself was named Theatre of the Year for the first time. That success cemented Dejvické divadlo's standing as one of the country's leading drama stages and paved the way for further acclaimed productions in the years that followed.

What is the theatre space like?

Dejvické divadlo is a chamber theatre with a hall seating 125 people. This small scale gives performances an unusually intimate character, placing the audience close to the actors and lending itself well to the psychologically driven, character-focused drama for which the theatre is known.

What is the current status of the theatre?

Since May 2025, the theatre's main hall has been undergoing reconstruction. During this period, smaller productions continue to take place at the theatre's home venue in Dejvice, while larger productions are staged at an alternative venue, the Galaxie Cultural Station in Prague's Jižní Město district.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dejvické divadlo located? The theatre is located in the Dejvice district, in Prague 6, in the northwestern part of the city.

How many seats does the theatre have? It is a chamber theatre with a hall seating 125 people.

When was the theatre founded? Dejvické divadlo has operated since 1992, with its first performance held on 14 October of that year.

Is the theatre operating normally right now? Since May 2025 its main hall has been under reconstruction — some productions are staged at an alternative venue, while others continue at the home venue in Dejvice.