The reconstruction of the New Stage of the National Theatre in Prague is expected to begin by the end of March and will continue for roughly two years.

The contract was awarded to a consortium consisting of Metrostav DIZ, OHLA ŽS and Trigema. The total bid for the reconstruction reached 1.8 billion Czech crowns excluding VAT.

The project combines heritage preservation with modern technology to create a multifunctional cultural space suited to 21st-century operation.

The reconstruction will not change the external appearance of the building. All architecturally valuable interior spaces will be preserved, including the distinctive façade known for its television-like shell composed of approximately 4,000 glass panels created by Stanislav Libenský.

The building was originally designed without theatre operation in mind. Its architectural solution was therefore already a compromise at the time of construction. While the structure does not fully meet the technological requirements of modern theatre production, it also does not perfectly reflect the original artistic vision behind the design.

The New Stage, which became a cultural monument in 2021, will be transformed into a multifunctional hall offering variable stage and auditorium arrangements. After reconstruction, the space will accommodate up to 500 spectators and will use modern theatre technology together with adjustable acoustic systems.

In the adjacent building, the theatre will gain another chamber theatre hall, rehearsal facilities, and new rooms designed for educational and community programmes connected to theatre activities.

A new café will also be built on the ground floor, creating a connection between the theatre complex and Václav Havel Square.

Both buildings will undergo technological modernization aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and lowering the environmental impact of operation.

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