Events

There are not many important and famous ballets of the classical and romantic era that our company does not have in its repertoire. The pinnacle of ballet romanticism, Giselle, is without exaggeration one of the cornerstones of the DNA of ballet literature. In 1841, the premiere of the new ballet Giselle took place in Paris and was such a huge success that within a decade it appeared on all the major stages of the ballet world of that time. The theme was provided by the German poet Heinrich Heine in his collection De l’Allemagne. The story of girls who died of betrayed love before their wedding and now cannot find peace in their graves was taken up by Théophile Gautier, a great theorist of romantic theatre and librettist Jules Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges. The captivating, lovely and melodic music, filled with French charm, was created by A. CH. Adam. The first performer of the fragile Giselle was one of the greatest dancers of Romanticism, Carlotta Grisi, for whom this ballet was created by choreographers Jean Corrali and Jules Perrot. In the Czech lands, Giselle gained popularity among the audience only slowly. It only reached the Brno stage in the late 1960s, when it was first performed there by choreographer Miroslav Kůra (1968). The audience will certainly remember Jiří Blažek's 1983 grand prix production with the unforgettable ethereal ballerina Soňa Zejdová and later Jana Kosíková in the title role.

Program 8

The junior company will present its second premiere in the 2025/2026 season in February under the title NdB 2: Dispute / Archa /Inside. The eighth premiere evening will present three original choreographies created specifically for NdB 2. In a dramaturgically diverse triptych, three different authorial perspectives meet, which develop the interpretive abilities of young dancers and at the same time respond to the themes that accompany them on their path to adult artistic expression.

Program 8

The junior company will present its second premiere in the 2025/2026 season in February under the title NdB 2: Dispute / Archa /Inside. The eighth premiere evening will present three original choreographies created specifically for NdB 2. In a dramaturgically diverse triptych, three different authorial perspectives meet, which develop the interpretive abilities of young dancers and at the same time respond to the themes that accompany them on their path to adult artistic expression.

A ballet star in Brno's fairy tale heaven. For almost half a century, when this magical ballet fairy tale has not left the stage of the Janáček Theatre, it has appealed to generations of the youngest spectators and their parents. Several generations of dancers have also taken turns in the main roles, for whom the loud ovations and cheerful screams of children after each performance were a joyful reward. Since 2017, we have been performing Snow White in a new stage and costume design and accompanied by an orchestra.

A ballet star in Brno's fairy tale heaven. For almost half a century, when this magical ballet fairy tale has not left the stage of the Janáček Theatre, it has appealed to generations of the youngest spectators and their parents. Several generations of dancers have also taken turns in the main roles, for whom the loud ovations and cheerful screams of children after each performance were a joyful reward. Since 2017, we have been performing Snow White in a new stage and costume design and accompanied by an orchestra.

The personality and work of Franz Kafka have inspired and provoked the expression of creators of many artistic genres, literary scholars and experts, as well as the general reading public, not only in the period of increased interest around the centenary of the writer's death. His work has gained immense popularity and recognition, and his stories, full of absurdity and existential questions, have influenced modern literature and film. Kafka is today considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century, and his work and life remain a source of inspiration and exploration for generations of readers, literary critics and artists across genres.

A ballet star in Brno's fairy tale heaven. For almost half a century, when this magical ballet fairy tale has not left the stage of the Janáček Theatre, it has appealed to generations of the youngest spectators and their parents. Several generations of dancers have also taken turns in the main roles, for whom the loud ovations and cheerful screams of children after each performance were a joyful reward. Since 2017, we have been performing Snow White in a new stage and costume design and accompanied by an orchestra.

A ballet star in Brno's fairy tale heaven. For almost half a century, when this magical ballet fairy tale has not left the stage of the Janáček Theatre, it has appealed to generations of the youngest spectators and their parents. Several generations of dancers have also taken turns in the main roles, for whom the loud ovations and cheerful screams of children after each performance were a joyful reward. Since 2017, we have been performing Snow White in a new stage and costume design and accompanied by an orchestra.

At the 23rd Ibérica Festival, we can look forward to a grand premiere: in June, flamenco guitar virtuoso Jerónimo Maya will perform for the first time in the Czech Republic. Jerónimo Maya is not just a name – he is a phenomenon, a natural phenomenon comparable to the northern lights or a precious gemstone.

The title of the performance Gitano Errante can be translated as Wandering Gypsy. Jerónimo is a proud member of his ethnic group, the Spanish gitanos, and at the same time an eternal wanderer and seeker on the journeys of music. A direct descendant of the legendary forefather of flamenco guitar Ramón Montoya, he was literally born with a guitar in his cradle. At the age of twelve, he performed alongside Paco de Lucía at New York's Carnegie Hall. The child prodigy has grown into a guitar virtuoso who defies conventional classification – a brilliant composer and courageous experimenter, yet deeply rooted in the flamenco tradition. He will be accompanied by dancer Daniel Caballero and percussionist Antonio Losada.

Program 8

The junior company will present its second premiere in the 2025/2026 season in February under the title NdB 2: Dispute / Archa /Inside. The eighth premiere evening will present three original choreographies created specifically for NdB 2. In a dramaturgically diverse triptych, three different authorial perspectives meet, which develop the interpretive abilities of young dancers and at the same time respond to the themes that accompany them on their path to adult artistic expression.

There are not many important and famous ballets of the classical and romantic era that our company does not have in its repertoire. The pinnacle of ballet romanticism, Giselle, is without exaggeration one of the cornerstones of the DNA of ballet literature. In 1841, the premiere of the new ballet Giselle took place in Paris and was such a huge success that within a decade it appeared on all the major stages of the ballet world of that time. The theme was provided by the German poet Heinrich Heine in his collection De l’Allemagne. The story of girls who died of betrayed love before their wedding and now cannot find peace in their graves was taken up by Théophile Gautier, a great theorist of romantic theatre and librettist Jules Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges. The captivating, lovely and melodic music, filled with French charm, was created by A. CH. Adam. The first performer of the fragile Giselle was one of the greatest dancers of Romanticism, Carlotta Grisi, for whom this ballet was created by choreographers Jean Corrali and Jules Perrot. In the Czech lands, Giselle gained popularity among the audience only slowly. It only reached the Brno stage in the late 1960s, when it was first performed there by choreographer Miroslav Kůra (1968). The audience will certainly remember Jiří Blažek's 1983 grand prix production with the unforgettable ethereal ballerina Soňa Zejdová and later Jana Kosíková in the title role.

The performance "Dar el paso" (To Take the Step) deals with the interpersonal relationships we experience every day with partners, friends and people around us.

The performance "Dar el paso" (To Take the Step) deals with the interpersonal relationships we experience every day with partners, friends and people around us.

The performance "Dar el paso" (To Take the Step) deals with the interpersonal relationships we experience every day with partners, friends and people around us.

The performance "Dar el paso" (To Take the Step) deals with the interpersonal relationships we experience every day with partners, friends and people around us.

The performance "Dar el paso" (To Take the Step) deals with the interpersonal relationships we experience every day with partners, friends and people around us.

Every summer, the Bishop's Court turns into an open-air theatre. This year, we will present Romeo and Juliet at this venue with a strong genius loci. Shakespeare's story of two young people from opposing families is probably familiar to everyone. However, in the performance of the NdB Ballet, it takes on a new form: the choreography of Mário Radačovský to the music of Sergei Prokofiev creates a powerful dance experience from this timeless tragedy. A specially adapted open-air version was created for the summer performance at the Bishop's Court - whether you have seen the production at the Janáček Theatre or not, this performance is worth a visit in itself. Last year, the ballet Romeo and Juliet was missing at the Bishop's Court - this year we will perform it for you four times.

Every summer, the Bishop's Court turns into an open-air theatre. This year, we will present Romeo and Juliet at this venue with a strong genius loci. Shakespeare's story of two young people from opposing families is probably familiar to everyone. However, in the performance of the NdB Ballet, it takes on a new form: the choreography of Mário Radačovský to the music of Sergei Prokofiev creates a powerful dance experience from this timeless tragedy. A specially adapted open-air version was created for the summer performance at the Bishop's Court - whether you have seen the production at the Janáček Theatre or not, this performance is worth a visit in itself. Last year, the ballet Romeo and Juliet was missing at the Bishop's Court - this year we will perform it for you four times.

Every summer, the Bishop's Court turns into an open-air theatre. This year, we will present Romeo and Juliet at this venue with a strong genius loci. Shakespeare's story of two young people from opposing families is probably familiar to everyone. However, in the performance of the NdB Ballet, it takes on a new form: the choreography of Mário Radačovský to the music of Sergei Prokofiev creates a powerful dance experience from this timeless tragedy. A specially adapted open-air version was created for the summer performance at the Bishop's Court - whether you have seen the production at the Janáček Theatre or not, this performance is worth a visit in itself. Last year, the ballet Romeo and Juliet was missing at the Bishop's Court - this year we will perform it for you four times.

Every summer, the Bishop's Court turns into an open-air theatre. This year, we will present Romeo and Juliet at this venue with a strong genius loci. Shakespeare's story of two young people from opposing families is probably familiar to everyone. However, in the performance of the NdB Ballet, it takes on a new form: the choreography of Mário Radačovský to the music of Sergei Prokofiev creates a powerful dance experience from this timeless tragedy. A specially adapted open-air version was created for the summer performance at the Bishop's Court - whether you have seen the production at the Janáček Theatre or not, this performance is worth a visit in itself. Last year, the ballet Romeo and Juliet was missing at the Bishop's Court - this year we will perform it for you four times.

Every summer, the Bishop's Court turns into an open-air theatre. This year, we will present Romeo and Juliet at this venue with a strong genius loci. Shakespeare's story of two young people from opposing families is probably familiar to everyone. However, in the performance of the NdB Ballet, it takes on a new form: the choreography of Mário Radačovský to the music of Sergei Prokofiev creates a powerful dance experience from this timeless tragedy. A specially adapted open-air version was created for the summer performance at the Bishop's Court - whether you have seen the production at the Janáček Theatre or not, this performance is worth a visit in itself. Last year, the ballet Romeo and Juliet was missing at the Bishop's Court - this year we will perform it for you four times.

Self-development art evening. Art-therapeutic performance for the brave under the leadership of relationship therapist Michal Nikodém with elements of therapy and dance. An evening when you don't dance, but you can be moved. Also performing: Jitka Sára Páníková and Daniel Raček.