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Bittersweet anniversary for Prague's Rokoko theatre
One of Prague's most venerable theatres is celebrating its 90th birthday
this week. From playing host to such stars as Jan Werich and Jiri Voskovec
in the 1930s to Helena Vondrackova and Marta Kubisova in the 1960s, the
Rokoko theatre has always had a reputation for providing top-quality
entertainment for Prague audiences. Nevertheless, despite the festive
atmosphere surrounding its anniversary celebrations, the curtain seems set
to fall in this theatre for the last time.
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Culture Minister Vitezslav Jandak to mark 100 days in office
Even in his youth, Vitezslav Jandak was a character actor, resigned to
playing second fiddle to the leading man. In the immensely popular film
"Tri Orisky Pro Popelku" (1973) - the Czechs' take on Cinderella
-- Jandak plays a bumbling fool attending the handsome prince on a hunting
trip. Thirty years later and just shy of 100 days into his role as Culture
Minister, Jandak -- with his bulbous nose, protruding belly and receding
hairline -- has become the nation's most popular politician. More
Theatre helping Prague's homeless get back on their feet
Under communism it was practically impossible to be homeless in this
country. Since the 1989 revolution that has changed dramatically, with one
survey finding there were over 3,000 people living on the streets in the
capital alone. For the down and out, getting back on their feet is no easy
task. But for a few years now a Prague theatre group has been helping the
homeless regain some self-esteem, and a semblance of normality. On Monday
it premiered a new play.
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Magazine
He's no diplomat but he has survived nine foreign ministers: meet the Czech
Foreign Ministry's 50 year old mascot Pepik. Corruption is a serious
problem, but it's giving Czechs a lot of laughs. And, an earthquake
rattles window panes in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Find out
more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarova.
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