The National Theatre is a performing arts institution based in Prague, Czech Republic. It consists of four artistic ensembles: Drama, Opera, Ballet, and Laterna magika. The organisation focuses on presenting Czech cultural heritage alongside international and contemporary works.
Originally established in 1881, the company programs and performs across four separate stages in Prague. These venues are the National Theatre building, the State Opera, the Estates Theatre, and the New Stage. The institution produces regular performances throughout the year using its resident actors, singers, dancers, and musicians.
The classical and modern repertoire includes operas by Czech composers such as Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak. The Ballet ensemble performs classical story ballets and modern dance pieces. Laterna magika creates non-verbal theatre productions that combine live stage performance with cinematic projections. The organisation also participates in educational outreach, touring programs, and international collaborations.