Fringe Festival Kicks Off

Prague's top alternative, multilingual festival - the Fringe Festival - kicks off 28 May with a packed schedule of 40 different shows and 200 performances lasting until 5 June. Now in its 9th year, the Fringe Festival presents a variety of performance art including theatre, dance, comedy, and music from around the world.

The festival will award two prizes this year for outstanding productions by companies performing during Fringe including the Kreativni Cena (Creative Award) and the Inspirativni Cena (Inspiration Award) for emerging works or companies. The Festival will take place in seven theatres in Prague: Divadlo Na Pradle, Divadlo Na Pradle - Kavarna, Kostel sv. Jana Krtitele na Pradle, Kavarna 3+1, Divadlo Certovka, A Studio Rubin, and Divadlo Inspirace.

The Prague Post recommends three productions in particular: "An Act of Will - The Secret Life of William Shakespeare" (a one-man show performed by Michael McEvoy), "The Harbour" (performed by English theatre group Limbik), and "The Heart of a Dog" (a satire performed by American company Bad Soviet Habits).

As the festival has been growing in popularity with both visitors and Czech locals, tickets are selling out fast so make sure to grab yours quickly! Details at the official website.