Description from Palác Akropolis

THE AKROPOLIS PALACE - A SPACE WITH MANY FACES THEATRE Once reborn, the AKROPOLIS PALACE demonstrated its new activity as a stage and creative setting for an association comprised of actors, dancers, filmmakers, choreographers and visual artists. Over the past six years, dozens of successful theatre productions have been held at the theatre and a number of original TV shows have been shot here (e.g. concerts, fashion shows, social evenings). MUSIC Due to the vigorous efforts and vision of its founders', the AKROPOLIS PALACE has become the home of several cultural forms all backed by a high-level promotion, presentation and technical setting. The increased quality and frequency of concerts, together with the fact that the AKROPOLIS PALACE has become known as the leading Prague scene for world and ethnic music has also led to a transformation of its audience. Gone are the days when only a few dozen informed enthusiasts were the only audience; today, hundreds of people of all age groups come to show their interest in the music from Africa, Asia, Australia and other continents. The audience of the AKROPOLIS PALACE is very cosmopolitan, and the evenings organised in the framework of the "UNITED COLOURS OF AKROPOLIS" or "EuroConnections" cycles are a favourite stop for the representatives of foreign Embassies in Prague, or business and professional residents of Prague of foreign origin. Thanks to its unique position within the aforementioned music genre and the growing interest of the public, but also to the increasing support of the Prague 3 District Town Hall and the Town Hall of Prague, the AP is being approached with ever more attractive offers. This obviously leads to a increasing need for financial support. List of significant artists/musicians/groups which performed in Akropolis Palace: * Afghan Wings * Apocalyptica * Apollo 440 * Natacha Atlas * Rinocerose * The Residents * Therapy? * Legendary Pink Dots * Boban Markovic Orkestar * Dead Kennedys * Youssou n´Dour * Marianne Faithfull * The Fall * Fanfare Ciocarlia * The Flaming Lips * The Klezmatics * Habib Koite * Kid Loco * Megadeth * Heather Nova * Henry Rollins * Sigur Ros * Stereolab * The Strokes * Rachid Taha * Taraf de Haidouks * Teatr Novogo Fronta * Die Toten Hosen ENTERTAINMENT Whether you get lost on the labyrinth of corridors at the AP by chance or on purpose, it will not take long before you come across a pleasant bar, quiet cafe or a restaurant. For information about what and who you will find there, see below. Premises & Purposes of the AKROPOLIS PALACE THE MAIN STAGE... ... for 400 sitting or 850 standing spectators is equipped to host different types of theatre, music, film and experimental productions or social events of various kinds. The interior of the hall is known for its originality and aesthetic qualities. The music professionals consider its interior acoustics among the best in the CR. This is complemented by high-level technical equipment (light and sound) and professional services. THE SMALL STAGE... ... is a club able to seat 150 spectators and its purpose is to welcome those who, after the main programme at the great hall has finished, want to linger a bit longer. The club has a programme of its own with music, film projections or discussion clubs, often in the same style as the main programme. It is also considered to be a chill out place. THEATRE BAR... ... is located in the theatre area. It has a capacity of 90 persons, stays open all night every day of the week, and its attractive music programme is mainly oriented toward the younger public which also has a dance floor at its disposal. CAFE ... ... is a stylish cafe of French decor with a separate terrace facing to a street. The cafe opens in the morning and creates a quiet alternative to the more noisy local bars. THE AKROPOLIS RESTAURANT... ... is among the most frequented restaurants in the Zizkov area and the quality of its cooking and originality of the decor make it a favourite place for artistic, business or friendly meetings or celebrations. The magic interior created by the architect Frantisek Skala jr. contains among other things artefacts and creations brought from the EXPO 92 in Seville. Since its opening in 1993, you can find the restaurant in most tourist publications and Prague city guides.