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  • 5/5 Subhroneel C. 2 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic evening! The show was non-verbal, meaning anyone can enjoy the show without worrying about possible language barriers. The choreography, music, and the imagery were stunning and well executed! The comedy bits in between along with their crowd interaction was so good that it could have been a show by itself! The show is perfect for the whole family including kids! We saw "The Best of Image" and plan to watch the other shows soon as well! Congratulations to all the artists, director, technicians, and other staff members!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Theresa P. 2 years ago on Google
    My partner and I went to see “Afrikania” and spent half the show waiting for it to improve and the second half waiting for it to end. As a trained dancer and choreographer, I was in physical discomfort watching some of the most poorly choreographed and executed dancing I’ve ever seen on stage. My partner was called on stage for the “comedy” portion, and he ended up giving the best performance of the entire show. I truly do not know how this show is on stage at all and do not recommend spending money or time to see this performance.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andreea T. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a very beautiful experience, just not entirely what I expected (which is subjective of course). The actors did a fantastic job, I can only imagine how much hard work they put into this show, and the atmosphere, images, etc were great. However, it is a show where one would go with their family (including children), which I did not expect, and the music was too loud. Additionally, there were some moments that felt random, as if they needed something to fill up the time with. All in all, however, a very pleasant experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tatiana I. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not have any expectations, it is an amateur show. I do not know how it’s that famous, I’ve seen better shows in schools. I think they should spend the money from out tickets to better video art, scenery and music. It seemed like the soundtrack was from elevator music. The dancers were just alright but like I said I’ve seen better in literally any dance class ever. When it comes to magic tricks they are not even exciting… disappointment at least ..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul 8 months ago on Google
    We absolutely loved the show! Not seen anything like this before. Fantastic dancing, good comedy (accessible for all ages and no language barrier) and just the right length of performance for our 7 year old. Not to be missed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Noémi J. 8 months ago on Google
    We watched Afrikania and we had a good time. 🦁🦓🦜🪘 Some reviews say the programs are childish and boring but I guess it’s all about your expectations. I also expected a little bit different but still enjoyed it. It was fun and entertaining 🎭 and I especially liked the guy’s impromptu performance from the audience. He did a really good job being put on the spotlight 🔦😅
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ale V. 1 year ago on Google
    We were there for "The Best of Image" 🤩 The show is composed by parts of black-lighted acrobatics/dancing+music and normally-lighted comedy acting. Some of the acrobatics parts could use some improvement with a bottom narrative, but clearly is well executed and visually is very attractive! The comedy acting is simply perfect!! In brief, it's well worth it and a lovely way to enjoy with family, friends, and/or children. I will definitely visit again!💫
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Johannes K. 8 months ago on Google
    Wow…Please spend this money differently! First of all, the show seemed so outdated because the „magic“ in between the actual black light acts were so not funny neither new or innovative! The black light acts were everything else than professional but amateur dancing and that was so visible. We left early because we didn’t want to waste time like this…worst show I’ve ever seen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Katja K. 10 months ago on Google
    Wir haben das Best Of - Programm, bestehend aus Teilstücken der aktuellen Programme, gesehen. Die Karten haben wir im Internet reserviert und am Nachmittag an der Kasse abgeholt. Eine Karte kostete ca. 24,00 EUR. Das Programm dauerte 1,5 h. Der Schwarzlichtteil des Programms besteht aus überwiegend Tanz bzw. Akrobatik von Menschen in schwarz / neonbunt -gemusterten Anzügen. Da man das Schwarze der Bekleidung in der Dunkelheit nicht sieht, hüpfen daher eben die bunten Flecken über die Bühne, mal mit Requisiten wie Tüchern, Reifen o. ä. und mal ohne. Ein bisschen Fantasie gehört auch dazu. Die dazu gespielte Musik ist wahrscheinlich selbst von den Theatermachern erfunden und wirkt leicht sphärisch (und ging mir zeitweise etwas auf den Keks). Zum Glück gibt es zwischen jeder Darbietung mit Schwarzlicht einen Teil bei Saalbeleuchtung, die sich am ehesten als pantomimischer Klamauk beschreiben ließe. Das Ganze ist ziemliche Geschmackssache.

  • 2/5 tooT1red 7 months ago on Google
    I dont think it is worth your money. The Idea is pretty good to be honest, but the Show wasnt the great at all, because there is no Story at all. Yeah it looks interesting at first, but because the lack of story it gets boring after the first 20 minutes, because it just repeats itself.

  • 1/5 Ishai A. 8 months ago on Google
    Sadly I felt very stupid with these childish show. Not synced w the music, very low quality performance. Ok for kids only. And even about the kids I’m not sure. Don’t pay them the money. It’s not worth it… for this amount anywhere else you get a well directed and thought of show. This was not that.

  • 3/5 hagit n. 7 months ago on Google
    The light effects and play were nice but the dancers were not coordinated, the male dancers looked as if they are just strolling on the stage not dancing. If it weren't for the light effects, the whole thing looks like a high school recital.

  • 3/5 Nate R. 7 months ago on Google
    Random, weird and strange. Which is what the other reviews say. I still enjoyed it, I would recommend it as something to do in prague. The painters were funny, though it was abit incoherent and as I said random, it was good though. Few laughs.

  • 3/5 Friederike H. 6 months ago on Google
    Wir waren mit einer Klasse als Programmpunkt auf einer Klassenfahrt dort. Es ist eher eine Show mit Elementen mit Schwarzlicht und anderem (Clowns) gewesen. Wer richtiges tschechisches Schwarzlichttheater sucht, muss in kleinere Theater gehen. Aber die Show war gut!

  • 2/5 Frank K. 6 months ago on Google
    Die Choreographie der Tanzdarbietungen ist recht gut und hat einige optisch ansprechende Effekte durch die Kostüme. Die Zauberüberleitungen erreichen allerdings nur Kindergartenniveau. Daher ist der Besuch insgesamt nicht überzeugend.

  • 5/5 Kris K. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent show and a great job mixing up the entertainment to keep everything lively and entertaining for kids.

  • 5/5 George M. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent show. We loved the interaction with the crowd. From a musician's perspective the fusion elements and compositions are brilliant! It is my first black theater show in Prague and I couldn't be more happy with what I saw. Building, convenience and installations also great ! I will suggest this to friends and family! Well done!

  • 2/5 Vendela E. 5 months ago on Google
    It was a pretty bad show. Too childish for it to suit adults but too many sex-jokes to suit kids… Place was nice though.

  • 5/5 Ido S. 11 months ago on Google
    Super fun and impressive experience. The show we watched combines humorous pantomime segments and "black light" dance segments. Both the dancers and actors were terrific. I don't get the grumpy reviews. Sure, pantomime is a tad childish, but it's good fun even for adults. And the dance parts are artistic and well-performed. The entire audience was laughing and clapping. Highly recommended for all!

  • 5/5 Nida �. 1 year ago on Google
    "The Best of Black Image" was a lot of fun, trippy & comic, it was a unique experience. Tip: if you don't want to be part of the show, don't sit in the first rows.

  • 2/5 An Te C. 1 year ago on Google
    Short version: Save your money and do not watch shows* from this theatre company. Amateurish. Boring. * (See note at end) Long version: I watched Abrakadabra and this is how I would break down the experience into three parts. 1. The overarching "plot" is of a magician's apprentice wanting to become a real magician. This story is told through clichéd slapstick and bad mime. The magician and his two assistants (the female assistant does not become a magician at the end despite exhibiting the same desire as the male apprentice). I grimace as I call this a plot as it is the same scene over and over again of the apprentice stealing the magician's hat and performing basic tricks (sometimes with audience participation) - until the last sequence (see point 3). There is zero passion from the performers, only muted despair. Even the kids in the audience who laughed at the first few gags fell silent for the rest of the show. 2. The farce scenes are interspersed amongst seemingly random dance sequences. The choreographry is terrible and I feel for the poor dancers as they were stuck up there filling time. A few tricks with a harness, at first novel, becomes a crutch for the unimaginative choreo. Some of the costumes are also hideous. 3. I would have been alright with accepting the fact I was tricked into watching an awful children's magic show with random dancing if not for the fact that there was potential in this show. One dance sequence during the show was quite beautiful and had a story. And the last sequence of the show which culminates in the apprentice earning the respect of the magician is a whirlwind of concepts that all had significantly more potential than the rest of the show. Blacklight theatre is a technically difficult artform. Here, new image has copped out and delivered a show stuffed with hack comedy. There is seriously audience participation sections such as having the crowd bat back and forth a white balloon like fans at a sports game and "disappearing" an audience member in a manner that even a Neanderthal would have been bored by. Then the absolute audacity for the cast to come out for not one, not two, not three, not four, but five bows..... "I heard an audible Mon Dieu from behind me on the fourth bow" Walking out of the theatre I stopped and asked two fellow audience members whether it was my fault somehow (perhaps I was tired?) but they both agreed that the show was terrible. The magic from this show I guess was being so terrible that it gaslit me into thinking it I had missed something. Note* I've noticed that many of the positive reviews are about the Best of Show which, after thinking, might actually be watchable given that there were two sequences from this show that could be plucked and plopped into a "best of". So if you have nothing else to do and have an hour to kill, maybe see the best of? But don't set the bar high

  • 4/5 Nikola R. 1 year ago on Google
    My better half and I went to see a show called Abracadabra. The show was very interesting. It was divided into the somewhat childish but funny part and into the really cool and trippy part with lots of cool, unforgettable dances and music. I really do recommend visiting this place, and it won't be boring even for the kids. Give it a go for sure if you can when visiting Prague.

  • 5/5 Snir M. 1 year ago on Google
    Show was fun and amusing, although a bit long for my taste (around 80 minutes) but cool and good attractions for kids and adults.

  • 5/5 Jann S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best of Image: A absolutely enjoyable experience! They managed to create a hybrid between very homourous and artistic impressive scenes. There is a lot to lough about, a lot to be impressed of, something to wonder about and very homourous interactions with the viewers...

  • 3/5 H K. 1 year ago on Google
    Maybe it was just tonight's programme I didn't really click with - anyway, I found it lacking. The costumes felt overdone, forced and wannabe-original; the dancing was more of a hopping, the music was way too loud and the interludes with the magician and his apprentice were not much fun. However, the apprentice is a gifted and charming pantomime, and those parts of the performance where the dancers seemed to completely defy gravity were breathtaking and truly magical. I personally like to be told a story, but only one segment of the whole performance offered this kind of approach: the scene with the birds flying out of a girl's book. It was, however, so sweet and endearing that it reconciled me with everything else.

  • 5/5 RAJESH B. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing and artistically done show. A must visit if in Prague. A special treat for all tourists.

  • 5/5 Gurmukh N. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful & very talented show with very entertaining & engaging artists between the sets. Definitely recommended

  • 5/5 Oliver B. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw Abrakadabra, very nice show, good theater, reasonable prices a bit short in duration just over 60 min. Friendly staff and good bar. Comfy seating.

  • 4/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing! It was a sight I havent seen before, in the front rows you can see behind the tricks, but this did not hamper my experience. The insert comedy sketches relieved the mood and were great. I disliked the parts where there was light illumonating the faces of the actors in black light.

  • 4/5 Manos G. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent experience especially for the first time. It's a performance without dialogue (and even voice). The theater itself is big enough and clean. Easily approachable from the main tourist spots. Definitely recommend for once if you haven't watched any other black light theater before.


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