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Experience the "Golden City" Theatre Production in Prague: A Deep Dive into Societal Ideals and Human Journeys

Directed by Ivan Buraj, this drama fuses Ödön von Horváth's plays, examining tradition and individual fulfillment.

Immerse yourself in the thought-provoking "Golden City" theatrical production. This play envisions a 2039 society attempting to revive a 'golden age' of Vienna, meticulously reconstructing past social norms and values. Discover how characters navigate love and identity within this constructed reality, drawing inspiration from two significant interwar plays by Ödön von Horváth.

About Golden City at Podskalská Customs House at Výtoň in Prague

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Exhibition summary

Golden City is a theatrical production set in 2039, exploring a world attempting to revert to a past ideal of Vienna. It fuses two plays by Ödön von Horváth, 'Tales from the Vienna Woods' and 'Faith, Hope, and Charity', examining themes of tradition, social order, and personal fulfillment.

Curatorial context

Set in the year 2039, 'Golden City' imagines a world striving to recapture a lost 'golden age,' specifically looking to Vienna from over a century prior as an ideal. The production delves into a society that meticulously reconstructs old-fashioned speech, gestures, and dress, cultivating neighbourliness, flourishing crafts, and a return to traditional family values. It questions whether individuals, like Marianne and Elizabeth, can find genuine love, forgiveness, and their true life within this meticulously constructed 'Golden City.' The play is a fusion of two significant works by the interwar playwright Ödön von Horváth: 'Tales from the Vienna Woods' and 'Faith, Hope, and Charity,' offering a critical yet nuanced look at societal aspirations and their impact on individual lives. The production is directed by Ivan Buraj and has a duration of 2.30 hours, including an intermission. English surtitles are available for specific performances.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets can be purchased via a link to the Theatre in Dlouhá website. English surtitles are available for select performances, primarily visible from the balcony.

Golden City key exhibition facts

Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Golden City at Podskalská Customs House at Výtoň in Prague

Venue
Podskalská Customs House at Výtoň
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 16, 2026 – May 25, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Directed by Ivan Buraj. Based on plays by Ödön von Horváth.
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