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Cimrman English Theatre
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The Cimrman Theater celebrates its 50th season in 2016. Now you have the unique opportunity to experience his work in English. Many Czechs consider his plays untranslatable but our productions prove all the nay sayers wrong. Despite the fact that Jára Cimrman is a fictitious character, in 2005 a majority of Czechs named him the Greatest Czech in a nation-wide poll. Our performances take place in the Cimrman Theater with the original set and costumes. The cast is composed exclusively of professional, native-English speaking actors. Like Monty Python is for English-speakers, any Czech can quote Jára Cirman, so learn some of his catch phrases too!
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Slock Prague
1 contribution
Funny, entertaining Czech translated fun!
Jun 2022
Super funny and entertaining shows. Have been to 3 different English versions and enjoyed all of them. Look forward to them adding more shows in the future!
Written 21 June 2022
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Adriena D
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Great translaion
Jun 2022 • Family
I'm a Czech and know the original almost by heart, so I was curious how the translation works. It was great!!! They've found an adequate equivalent for almost every joke, both the script and the actors were excellent. I went to see The Act and would love to see some of the other plays as well.
Written 20 June 2022
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Zach H
2 contributions
Couldn't stop laughing!
Mar 2022
So funny! This is an authentic Czech experience. The plays are phenomenal and the part of town where the theatre is located is much more authentic than the tourism districts. This is a must-see part of your trip to Prague!
Written 22 March 2022
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Christina H
4 contributions
Laughed so hard
Jan 2022 • Friends
Wonderful translation and acting of Czech comedies that are a great way to get to know Czech humour and spirit! The Czech Monty Python, I was told, and it's not far off!
Written 22 January 2022
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Daniel N
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Well spent evening
Jan 2022 • Couples
I’ve now seen Cimrman plays in both Czech and English and I was having great time regardless to the language. Recommended for English tourists in Prague and for whoever likes Jára Cimrman. To people with average English I advise seeing the same play in Czech first.
Written 21 January 2022
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radekkr
Prague, Czech Republic123 contributions
Great fun, intelligent humor
Jan 2022 • Friends
The company has done a great job translating famous Czech plays of Divadlo Járy Cimrmana. It works surprisingly well in English. And the actors are fantastic. Great job. Great fun. Must see when you visit Prague.
Written 21 January 2022
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kayteey
Derby England82 contributions
Great theatre night out for English Speakers
Oct 2021
I have been twice to this theatre and thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The 4 plays so far translated into English 'by Cimrman' are all very funny, although I recommend 'The Stand In' & 'Conquest of the North Pole' as the best.
To fully appreciate the humour I'd suggest finding out about one of the most famous Czechs ever 'Jára Cimrman' in Wikipedia before going, to really appreciate the layers of Czech humour in the plays.

There is a nice little bar at the venue & the venue itself is very quaint. Tip- it can be a bit warm in the auditorium so wear layers.
Can't wait to go again and will be very sad when I have seen all the English translations.
Written 6 November 2021
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My Dark Lord
Liberec, Czech Republic1 contribution
English language theatre experience of the funny side of Czech culture.
Oct 2021 • Friends
Excellent English language theatre production of this legendary Czech comedy gold. Very funny. Would recommend to anyone wanting to understand the Czech character while having a daft laugh and that.
Written 30 October 2021
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bartleycrc
Rapid City, SD1,352 contributions
Wonderful performance
Mar 2020 • Couples
We saw The Act at Cimrman Theater and it was wonderful. Wonderful performances by the cast. Made us appreciate the Czech humor. We want to go back and see more of there plays.
Written 7 March 2020
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Juan z
Prague, Czech Republic4 contributions
Unique
Mar 2020 • Couples
This is a really unique activity in Prague. It explores one of the most common type of czech humor. Amazing
Written 7 March 2020
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