Prague: A European Story is an immersive, creative exploration of European history through theatre, music, and storytelling. Rooted in the streets and landmarks of Prague — a city shaped by centuries of transformation — this course invites participants to encounter the past not as distant history, but as a living presence.

At its core, A European Story is about connection: understanding how the great movements, revolutions, and ideas of Europe have intersected in one place, and discovering how their echoes still resonate in our contemporary experience.

Approach

This project combines site-based exploration, dramatic re-enactment, and creative writing. Walking through Prague’s historic streets, participants engage directly with the traces of Europe’s turning points — the Reformation, the Thirty Years’ War, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, and the Velvet Revolution.

Through performance and song, we give voice to the witnesses of these moments — bringing history to life through theatre, text, and music. Participants will both interpret existing historical material and create their own artistic responses, shaping a collective performance that embodies Europe’s layered past.

Sessions include:

• Guided historical walks through key Prague sites
• Dramatic scenes and songs inspired by historical figures and events
• Workshops in creative writing and devised theatre
• Discussions connecting European history to current social and political contexts
• Collaborative performance development culminating in a shared presentation

The structure is adaptable — the project can be shaped to fit different timeframes (from short sessions to multi-day intensives) and participant needs.

Themes

• Europe in Transition: exploring moments of upheaval and renewal
• Voices of the Past: listening to historical witnesses through art
• The City as Stage: using Prague’s landscape as a living classroom
• Memory and Identity: connecting personal and collective history
• Theatre in Education: performing history as a means of understanding

Outcomes

By engaging with Prague: A European Story, participants will:
• Develop a deeper understanding of European history through creative practice
• Learn to translate historical research into performance and song
• Build collaborative storytelling and devising skills
• Explore the educational potential of theatre and music
• Create an original performance rooted in place, memory, and imagination

Format

Prague: A European Story can be delivered in a variety of formats, including:
• Multi-day intensive courses
• Educational residencies or study trips
• Short workshops for schools and universities

Each iteration maintains the same core aim: to make history present — transforming knowledge into shared artistic experience, and reconnecting participants with the human stories that shaped Europe.

Next Dates: Wednesday 8th April - Sunday 12th April 2026

Location: Prague (CZ)