Semafor (theater)
Semafor is a theatre in Prague, Czech Republic, established by Jiří Suchý and Ferdinand Havlík in 1959.[1][2] Suchý has performed there for many decades and is the current owner.[3] The theatre was a starting point for many famous Czech musicians, including Karel Gott and Hana Hegerová.
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| Address | Dejvická 688, 160 00 Prague 6-Dejvice Czech Republic |
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| Coordinates | 50°5′57″N 14°23′51.41″E |
| Type | Theatre |
| Opened | 1959 |
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The name "Semafor" is an acronym for Sedm Malých Forem (Seven Small Forms), referring to genres of the theatre—musical comedy, poetry theatre, song history, jazz, fine arts, film, and free genre.[3]
References
- Zemřel klarinetista Ferdinand Havlík, spoluzakladatel Semaforu
- "Semafor co-founder Ferdinand Havlík dies at 85". Radio Prague. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- "Jiří Suchý chce do Semaforu vrátit původních sedm malých forem" (in Czech). iDNES. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
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