Divadlo F. X. Šaldy Liberec – zákulisní exkurze

Location: Náměstí Dr. E. Beneše 585/22, Liberec, 460 01 · Liberec Region

Category: theatre of opera, ballet and drama with guided tours

The F. X. Šalda Theatre in Liberec offers backstage tours for primary and nursery school pupils, during which a guide presents the history of the theatre and the workings of drama, opera and ballet in a dramatised form. Children can explore the backstage, learn about theatre operations and try on costumes. A playful theatre tour with a taste of the stage is prepared for nursery schools. The tour price is 50 Kč per person.

Why visit this place?

• The neo-Renaissance building was designed by the Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer and the theatre opened on 29 September 1883.
• Its predecessor, the Drapers' Theatre opened in 1820, was completely destroyed by fire on the night of 23 to 24 April 1879.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,329 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at preschoolers, lower primary and upper primary.
• There are 98 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Excursions subject to availability (Fri, Mon); school year; reservation required
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 50 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 1329 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15)

For schools

Primary and secondary schools: dramatic backstage tour covering theatre history, insight into the operations of drama, opera and ballet, trying on costumes. Nursery schools: playful theatre tour, tasting the stage. Guide: Jiří Bartoloměj Sturz. Reservations with Ms Romana Bílková.

Official website: https://www.saldovo-divadlo.cz

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