When did the National Theatre in Prague open?
Q: When did the National Theatre in Prague open?
A: The National Theatre in Prague opened on June 11 1881.
Q: What event was it opened to honour?
A: The National Theatre was opened to honour the visit of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria.
Q: What caused the theatre to be closed down and re-built?
A: A fire broke out on August 12 1881 which destroyed most of the building, so it had to be closed down and re-built.
Q: Who composed an opera for the occasion when it reopened?
A: Smetana composed an opera called Libuše for the occasion when it reopened.
Q: What is the story behind this opera based on?
A: The story behind this opera is based on a mythological story about how Prague began.
Q: How many ensembles perform at the National Theatre today?
A: Today, there are three ensembles that perform at the National Theatre - opera, ballet and drama.
Q: What other theatres do these ensembles also perform in?
A: These ensembles also perform in the Estates Theatre and the Theatre Kolowrat.
