Hybernia Theatre

What Hybernia Theatre does

Hybernia Theatre (Divadlo Hybernia) is a privately operated performing arts venue located at Náměstí Republiky 3/4 in Prague 1, Czech Republic, housed in the historic Empire-style Palace in Hybernska (Dům U Hybernů). The venue operates as Hybernia a.s., a private Czech joint-stock company, and presents a diversified repertoire spanning original multimedia productions, licensed musicals, classical ballet, cabaret, concerts, and tribute shows. Its primary audiences are families with children, general theatre-goers, ballet and dance enthusiasts, tourists, and children participating in educational programming, with select offerings including the Disney-licensed Tarzan musical — the only Disney theatrical production in the Czech Republic.

The company's core product is a curated programme of live performances built around multimedia theatrical technology that integrates digital projections, audio systems, and special effects with classical and contemporary music. In-house productions include VIVALDIANNO THE SHOW and the upcoming Antonín Dvořák Code, both multimedia shows by the same creators, alongside original musical comedies (Saturnin, Finian's Rainbow), one-person shows (Otec v šestinedělí), and family content (Shrek Jr.). The venue also serves as a host for guest performances such as the touring Kyiv Classic Ballet, the SIX musical co-produced with DJKT Plzeň, and international tribute acts, plus a Christmas Nutcracker season presented in cooperation with international ballet companies. Supporting services include the Children's Studio (with a Musical Day Camp for ages 10–18), venue rental, and branded merchandise.

Hybernia earns revenue primarily through ticket sales distributed via its own box office, the booking.hybernia.eu e-commerce platform, and third-party partners Ticketportal and Goout. Secondary revenue streams include venue rental (with summer holiday availability and discount promotions), merchandise (badges at 50 Kč, canvas bags at 300 Kč, t-shirts at 450 Kč), gift vouchers, and educational programmes through the Children's Studio. The theatre supports marketing through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletters, and a new loyalty programme launched in 2025, while distribution is overwhelmingly domestic, with the venue's central Prague location serving both local audiences and the city's tourist base.

Name

Hybernia Theatre

Legal name

Hybernia a.s.

Website

https://hybernia.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hybernia Theatre is a historic privately operated performing arts venue in central Prague that presents a diversified programme of original multimedia musicals, licensed productions, classical ballet, and concerts to local and tourist audiences, with diversified revenue from ticket sales, venue rental, merchandise, and educational programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theatre and Performing Arts

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC), Classical Ballet (Full-Length & Repertoire) (MPAGADAA)

Keywords

• Live theatre productions
• Musical performances
• Ballet performances
• Multimedia shows
• Venue rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to theatrical performances, musicals, ballets, concerts, and other events. Tickets sold through own box office, website booking system, and third-party ticket partners.
2. Venue rental: The theatre offers rental of its premises for external events, with availability noted during summer holidays and special discount offerings for venue bookings.
3. Merchandise sales: Sale of branded merchandise including badges (50 Kč), canvas bags with Mandala design (300 Kč), pens, and t-shirts with abstract designs (450 Kč)
4. Gift vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers valid for performances at the theatre
5. Educational programs: Children's studio programs including Musical Day Camp for children aged 10-18, and children's studio activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hybernia Theatre is a Prague-based live performance venue that stages and hosts a diverse program of theatrical productions, musicals, ballets, concerts, cabaret shows, multimedia shows, and children's programming. The theatre produces its own original multimedia productions (such as VIVALDIANNO THE SHOW and Antonín Dvořák Code) and co-produces or hosts touring productions including Disney's Tarzan, SIX, and the Kyiv Classic Ballet. In addition to performances, the venue offers supporting services including venue rental, gift vouchers, branded merchandise, and children's educational programs (Children's Studio and Musical Day Camp).

Product overview

Hybernia Theatre operates as a multi-format performance venue offering a diverse portfolio of theatrical productions. The theatre presents its own productions including multimedia musical shows (VIVALDIANNO, Antonín Dvořák Code), musical comedies (Saturnin, Finian's Rainbow), one-person shows (Otec v šestinedělí), and family-friendly productions (Shrek Jr., The Nutcracker). The venue also hosts guest performances including international ballet companies (Kyiv Classic Ballet), tribute shows (Céline Show, Deep Purple tribute), concerts, and cabaret performances. Supporting services include venue rental, educational programs through Children's Studio, merchandise sales, and gift vouchers. The theatre differentiates through multimedia technology integration in its original productions and maintains a loyalty program for repeat visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIVALDIANNO THE SHOW: Multimedia show combining Antonio Vivaldi's music with modern technology
• Saturnin
• Otec v šestinedělí (New Dad)
• Czech Cabaret Show
• JÁ, SECESE SHOW (I, Art Nouveau)
• Spirituální Praha (Spiritual Prague)
• Dětské studio (Children's Studio)

Products and services

• VIVALDIANNO THE SHOW Proprietary multimedia musical show combining Antonio Vivaldi's music with modern technology; available in Czech and English audio versions for international audiences.
• Saturnin Musical Musical comedy adaptation of Zdeněk Jirotka's cult humorous novel, premiered in September 2026 at Hybernia Theatre.
• Otec v šestinedělí (New Dad) Musical one-man show by Roman Vojtek about the challenges and joys of new parenthood; nominated for a Thalia Award in 2024.
• Classic Ballet Gala Curated evening showcasing the best of classical ballet, featuring multiple ballet performances.
• Czech Cabaret Show Modern variety cabaret show comparable to Moulin Rouge or Cirque du Soleil, marketed to adult audiences (18+).
• Céline Show Tribute show honouring Céline Dion, featuring her iconic songs such as My Heart Will Go On (Titanic) and All By Myself.
• Tarzan (Disney Musical) Disney's Tarzan musical, the only Disney-produced theatrical musical staged in the Czech Republic; returned to the repertoire in April 2024.
• Finian's Rainbow Fairytale musical comedy by Janek Ledecký about the search for true happiness, brought to the Czech stage.
• Louskáček (The Nutcracker) Tchaikovsky's classic Christmas ballet staged in cooperation with international ballet companies.
• SIX Musical World-renowned West End and Broadway musical presented in cooperation with DJKT Plzeň, featuring Henry VIII's six wives as a pop concert.
• LOVE2DANCE Original Slovak dance show exploring standard and Latin American dances, featuring Vladimír Polívka.
• Spirituální Praha (Spiritual Prague) Immersive multimedia exhibition tracing the history of Prague and the House of Hyberns (Dům U Hybernů).
• JÁ, SECESE SHOW (I, Art Nouveau) Multimedia show transporting audiences to the world of Art Nouveau with Mucha's paintings brought to life through digital effects.
• HOUDINI: ZNOVUZROZENÍ (Houdini: Rebirth) Unique one-man magic show themed around mystery, courage, and the legendary escapologist Houdini.
• Shrek Jr. Family musical adventure featuring Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona, presented as part of the Children's Studio programme.
• Kyiv Classic Ballet – Swan Lake Guest performance of Swan Lake by the Kyiv Classic Ballet, an international touring ballet company.
• Venue Rental (Pronájem prostor) Rental of the historic theatre premises for external events, conferences, and private functions, with promotional summer holiday discounts.
• Children's Studio Education Programs (Vzdělávání) Educational programmes including the Children's Studio (Dětské studio) and Musical Day Camp for children aged 10-18, with auditions for young performers.
• Gift Vouchers (Dárkové poukazy) Purchase of gift vouchers valid for performances at Hybernia Theatre, suitable as presents for friends and family.
• Hybernia Theatre Merchandise Branded merchandise including badges (50 Kč), canvas bags with Mandala design (300 Kč), pens, and t-shirts with abstract designs (450 Kč).
• Antonín Dvořák Code Multimedia Show Multimedia show by the creators of Vivaldianno about the life and work of Antonín Dvořák; premiering March 2027.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kyiv Classic Ballet recognized as best guest ballet company for 8 consecutive years in Japan

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TicketportalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing partner for ticket sales at Hybernia Theatre. Handles online ticket sales, reservations, and distribution for performances.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stavovské divadlo (Estates Theatre): Historic Prague theatre hosting opera, ballet, and drama, and the original venue of Mozart's Don Giovanni. Comparable as a central Prague heritage venue with similar programming mix and tourist audience overlap.
• Státní opera (Prague State Opera): Prague's state opera house presenting classical opera and ballet. Directly comparable to Hybernia's ballet/classical programming line and competing for the same opera/ballat ticket buyer in central Prague.
• Divadlo DJKT Plzeň: Regional Czech theatre (Plzeň) co-producing with Hybernia on the musical SIX. Comparable as a Czech-language musical producer/host and a direct programming/licensing partner and competitor for touring musical titles.
• Divadlo Karlín (Karlín Musical Theatre): Major Prague musical theatre producing large-scale international musicals. Comparable to Hybernia as a Czech commercial musical venue competing for the same touring musical rights and family audiences.
• Národní divadlo (Czech National Theatre): Prague's flagship national theatre, presenting opera, ballet, and drama across multiple historic stages. Directly comparable as a Prague-based multi-format performing arts venue competing for the same audience and tourist demand.

Broad incumbents

• Moulin Rouge (Paris): Iconic Parisian cabaret/variety venue explicitly cited by Hybernia's Czech Cabaret Show. Comparable as a heritage cabaret/variety format that Hybernia's Czech Cabaret Show is modelled on.
• Cirque du Soleil: Global multimedia show producer referenced by Hybernia's Czech Cabaret Show as a comparable. Comparable as a global operator of multimedia variety shows – a benchmark Hybernia positions its own productions against.
• Rudolfinum – Dvořák Hall: Iconic Prague concert hall focused on classical orchestral and chamber music. Comparable as a high-profile Prague heritage venue competing for classical-music audiences, though not a theatre-style producing house.

Regional players

• Městské divadlo Brno (Brno City Theatre): Large Czech regional theatre offering musicals, drama, and opera. Comparable to Hybernia in programming mix but operates in Brno rather than Prague, so competes for national touring licences and Czech musical audiences.

Emerging players

• Kyiv Classic Ballet: Touring Ukrainian ballet company performing Swan Lake and other classics internationally, including at Hybernia. Comparable as a content partner/competitor in the international-ballet touring circuit that supplies Hybernia's guest ballet programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMVDE7-sj26Y1_fisqtHAwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/divadlohybernia
• Instagraminstagram.com/theatre_hybernia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hybernia-theatre

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