The Fringe Festival

The 6th Prague Fringe Festival opens on Sunday and is set to unveil its biggest ever programme. The 'Fringe' will stage 242 performances from 41 companies and individuals between May 27th and June 3rd at eight Mala Strana venues. Organisers have selected some of the best and most innovative theatre productions from around the world to add to the Czech talent on offer. There are more than 50 similar Fringe festivals around the globe, based on the original Edinburgh Festival Fringe, now in its 59th year. The unique characteristic is that they offer a sociable way to experience new and international theatre.