Divadlo v Dlouhé

Divadlo v Dlouhé is a repertoire theatre located on Dlouhá street, right in the heart of Prague's Old Town. The theatre was established in 1996 and has been financed by the Municipality of Prague from the very beginning of its existence — a public funding model that sets it apart from privately run or purely commercial stages found elsewhere in the city centre.

Where is the theatre located?

Divadlo v Dlouhé takes its name directly from the street it stands on — Dlouhá, which literally translates to "Long" — within Prague's Old Town district (Staré Město). This puts it in one of the most historically dense parts of the city, characterised by narrow streets and close proximity to other cultural and tourist landmarks of the area. The theatre's geographic coordinates place it in the north-eastern part of the Old Town, not far from the Old Town Square.

Who runs and funds the theatre?

A defining fact about Divadlo v Dlouhé is its status as a municipally funded institution. Since it opened in 1996, the theatre has received financing from the Municipality of Prague. This funding model is typical of several repertoire theatres in the Czech capital, where the city treats them as a permanent part of its cultural offer and commits to ongoing operational support rather than funding isolated productions or festivals.

What does "repertoire theatre" mean?

Divadlo v Dlouhé operates as a repertoire theatre — meaning it maintains a resident company and alternates between several productions across a given season, rather than staging a single production night after night until audience interest fades. This system allows visitors to choose between different plays over the course of a week or month, while giving the theatre's ensemble the stability of a long-term home stage rather than a short production run.

Frequently asked questions

When was Divadlo v Dlouhé established? The theatre was founded in 1996.

Who funds the theatre's operations? Divadlo v Dlouhé has been financed by the Municipality of Prague since it was established.

Where exactly is the theatre located? On Dlouhá street, within Prague's Old Town (Staré Město), close to the Old Town Square.

What type of theatre is it? Divadlo v Dlouhé is a repertoire theatre — it alternates between different productions from its resident programme rather than running a single show over an extended period.

Does the theatre's name refer to its location? Yes, "Divadlo v Dlouhé" literally means "Theatre on [the street] Dlouhá," referring to the street on which it stands.