Basic information for English-speaking visitors.
This page summarises basic information about the festival in English.
If you need any help at the festival location, you can contact any of the staff and they will be happy to help you in English.
About the festival
VyšeHrátky has been taking place in the beginning of September at Vyšehrad since 2004 regularly. It is organised by DAMÚZA – professionals specialised in the field of puppet, art and object theatre for children and adults. The event, with a long tradition for combining art, play and education, is divided into a festival for the general public including the project “Theatre play-game for Schools”.The multi-genre festival programme is full of theatre performances, concerts and workshops put together to entertain both children and adults. In this way we create an inspiring space for discussion and well spent time.
The project “Theatre play-game for Schools” has a new theme every year. Through experiential activities, children learn about important events in our country’s history in the form of a game. It takes place on weekday mornings.
The mission of VyšeHrátky is to connect art and playfulness with the all-round cultivation of the human being. That is why we prepare a quality program that respects children’s sensitivity and intelligence. At the same time, we also try to engage adults and inspire them to discuss with children. We encourage children to be curious, exploratory and inquisitive. We provide space for adults and children to be equal partners on their journey of discovery.
Diverse work for diverse audiences
VyšeHrátky strives to be for everybody. Including both the creators and the audience. We give space to emerging and established artists from the sphere of quality theatre for children. Simultaneously, we are sensitive to the needs of different visitor groups and try to adapt the programme so that everyone feels included. We create a space where children and adults feel welcomed, respected and inspired. Therefore, we aim to make the festival as accessible as possible and to eliminate both social and physical barriers, which visitors might encounter.
Programme
Some puppet shows are non-verbal – therefore accessible to English-speaking visitors.
The performances are marked in the programme and have English annotations.
How do we get here?
The festival takes place in Vyšehrad Gardens →
Transportation
1) The tram from the tram stop Výtoň, Ostrčilovo náměstí or Albertov – Vratislavova Street will take you to the Cihelná Gate, from where it is only a short walk to the Staré purkrabství
2) From metro station C, station Vyšehrad – you will go past the Congress Centre, then along Na Nučance Street and you will reach the Tábor Gate of Vyšehrad, then along the walls you will reach the festival area.
Tickets:
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
The online presale of tickets at a discounted price ends one hour before the beginning of the festival. Tickets will be available at the festival box office at a higher price if they do not sell out in advance.
We don’t accept credit card payments at the box office, but you can buy them online untill the beginning of the event.
Ticket prices
Theatre
→ in advance: child 170 CZK / adult 120 CZK
→ at the door: child 180 CZK / adult 130 CZK
Workshops
→ in advance: child 200 CZK / adult free
→ on site: child 220 CZK / adult free
Concerts
→ in advance: child 200 CZK / adult 100 CZK
→ on site: child 220 CZK / adult 110 CZK
Cinema
→ in advance: child 50 CZK / adult 50 CZK
→ on the spot: child 50 CZK / adult 50 CZK
→ Disabled – in advance and on the spot:
-50% of the ticket price + free escort
FREE entrance to the festival area
Free playroom
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Festival area
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Strollers for children can be parked in front of each stage. Keep your valuables with you at all times. We are not responsible for dropped items, though we have no experience of theft.
It is forbidden to bring weapons, drugs and other items that could endanger visitors, especially children, into the festival area..
Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the whole area of the Vyšehrad National Historical Park.
The festival takes place during all weather conditions. Even rain will not stop us. Backup plan B alias the „wet variant“ of the festival program is always ready.
By entering the festival area, you agree to the visitor regulations, which are posted at the entrance to the festival box office.
HERE IS A LINK TO THE RULES?
Information and box office
At the entrance to the festival area you will find a information and box office where you can get information about the programme or pick up reserved tickets.
Box office opening hours
The box office opens 30 minutes before the first performance and closes 30 minutes after the last performance of the day.
Thursday, (5 September)/ 9:30 – 17:00
Friday (6 September) / 9:30 – 18:00
Saturday (7 September) / 9:30 – 17:00
Sunday (8 September) / 9:30 – 17:30
Lost and Found
Lost and found items are collected at the festival box office. After the festival we will photograph everything and post it on our social media pages. We will deal with any handovers individually.
Toilets and changing tables for babies
There are mobile toilets and baby changing facilities at the festival location. Additional toilets are located in the Staré purkrabství. There is also an accessible toilet for disabled persons.
Food
There is food available for purchase at the festival location, so don’t be afraid to come for lunch!
Playroom on the festival premises
You’ll find various toys to play with, an Utukutu playground, a large play kitchen, a giant chair, a construction Kapla and more. You can enter for free.
→ Thursday (5 September) / 12.00-18.00
→ Friday (6 September) / 10.00-18.00
→ Saturday (7 September) / 10.00-18.00
→ Sunday (8 September) / 10.00-17.00
SWAP of children’s clothing
→ during the whole festival / SWAP tent / FREE
Bring children’s clothes, shoes and accessories to swap for others!
Ideal age range is 0 – 6 years.
You can bring a maximum of 10 items in great condition and in exchange take 10 great items of your choice.
You can bring items to the SWAP even if you don’t want to take anything away.
You can take items from the SWAP even if you don’t bring any.
We will donate the leftover clothes to an organisation called Šatník, which will give them to single parents.
VyšeHrátky Workshops at the festival premises
This year we will breathe new life into materials that would otherwise meet an unpleasant fate. In the workshops, you will be able to make an animal paper puppet for a finger puppet theatre, a frame for a Polaroid photo that the children will take themselves, a printed self-portrait for a canvas bag or your own abstract mini artwork. The workshop is suitable for children aged three and up with the accompaniment of an adult.
Opening hours in black workshop tent
→ Thursday 5 September / 14.00-18.00
→ Friday 6 September / 14.00-18.00
→ Saturday 7 September / 14.00-18.00
→ Sunday 8 September / 14.00-18.00
