The Estates Theatre

Lovely little theatre steeped in history. The stalls area was quite small but it rises very high with loads of private boxes all the way to the top, we sat in the stalls and had a fabulous view, although, if you were centre front you would be looking at the conductors head, shoulders and arms as the orchestra isn't completely sunk. I would definitely try a box next time, they looked really cosy! I was nearly put off going here by our tour guide who said it was extremely smart and you have to really dress up, thank goodness I ignored her, there were trainers and jeans in evidence (although they looked bad, and they weren't tourists) rubbing shoulders with velvet and heels. I felt very comfortable in my smartly casual everyday attire that I fitted in my cabin luggage! If you like a bit of musical culture then definitely worth a visit, and at a fraction of the price in England!😊

Only reviewing for my first (for now) visit here—September 26 for Le nozzle di Figaro. The theatre is very beautiful but for certain seats, you can’t really view anything unless you lean forward—then you hurt your back after being in the same position for about 3 hours. It was also very hot, which was unusual for a rainy September day, and my god—there needs to be someone in every balcony or area, telling people to shut up during a show! The girls next to me were very loud and very disrespectful. With regards to the show, I am in awe at the voices and the music, but the modern twist was really tacky in my opinion. I wish we were informed about this, because it’s not quite ideal—dressing formally, only to see a modern and “weird” twist on a classic. The subtitles (Česky & English) didn’t match each other, nor the actual Italian things that the actors were saying.

Saw the Magic Flute here. It was very well done. The performances were excellent. What I loved was the movement of characters not attached directly to the story. It gave it a surreal feeling. The audience loved it, especially the people who played Pamina, Papageno, and the Queen of the night. What was most amazing was that it's 1/3rd the price of seeing it in Vienna.

Went to Don Giovanni which was premièred here a couple of hundred years ago. We were first time opera visitors, so the subtitles were very very helpful. The performance was good and funny, and way cheaper than tickets from where we were from.

Beautiful opera theatre, with a stunning interior, and good acoustics, they have subtitles for people without language knowledge. If you're booking the gallery, don't book it close to the scene, it's hard to sit there. The best booking would be in the corner, or near the corner.

A beautiful place, amazing performance. Went to see the magic flute (Die Zauberflöte), had a drink and enjoyed a lot!

Really beautiful place with a small scene. We saw everything and heard everything without an issue from the cheapest seats.

It would have been a nice theater to see a show even if Mozart hadn’t played there, and even if it hadn't been featured in "Amadeus." The box seats were quite affordable, the decor was lovely and the sight lines were FAR better than at the Vienna Opera House. The orchestra’s sound in the overture was a bit thin, and the playing also wasn’t as crisp as what we experienced in Vienna. However, once the singing started, it was top-notch, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Highly recommended.