The Prague Literary Calendar

  • The Trial @ La Fabrika 14th – 17th June 2025

    Drama Queens famously boasts, “We do not do minimalism.” Yet, their 2025 production of Franz Kafka’s The Trial at La Fabrika greets the eye with an overwhelming, almost stark grey set. This apparent contradiction, however, unravels to reveal a profound… more ›

  • The Trial

    Tonight’s the night! 🎭 ‘The Trial’ by Drama Queens opens at Divadlo Inspirace! After our reading, what are your final thoughts/hopes for the play’s interpretation? If you’re going, let us know what you thought afterwards! There are still performances until… more ›

  • Step Six: Conclude your investigations…unlike anyone in the text.

    The text is haunting, but how does a theatre group of 20+ people bring such a vast, internal world to life on stage? That’s what ‘Drama Queens’ are doing with ‘The Trial’ this week (June 14-17 at La Fabrika)! We’re… more ›

  • Step Five: The Final Sections

    Advocate – Manufacturer – PainterMerchant Block – Dismissal of the AdvocateIn the CathedralEndOur final descent into Kafka’s ‘The Trial’ before the curtain rises! This segment brings us to characters and power. We’re thinking about the individual’s journey. After reading, what… more ›

  • Step Four: Investigation Section Check-in.

    Kafka’s descriptions are notoriously vivid, even of mundane offices or obscure officials. What techniques do you notice him using to build atmosphere and character in this section, even without direct action? If you were to adapt this section of ‘The… more ›

  • Step Three: Moving forward

    Into the corridors of labyrinths we go! Our next segment of ‘The Trial’.B.’s FriendThe WhipperThe Uncle – Leni This week we’re going to think about power dynamics.Who truly holds power in Josef K.’s world? Is it the invisible Court, society’s… more ›

  • Step Two: Investigation update.

    Halfway through our first segment of ‘The Trial’! The sense of unease is building. Josef K. isn’t getting any help. How do you think Kafka so powerfully creates a feeling of dread without traditional villains? Kafka often leaves things ambiguous.… more ›

  • Step One: The Case of Josef K.: A Group Investigation

    Get ready to dive into a literary labyrinth! 🕵️‍♀️ We’re launching our The Case of Josef K.: A Group Investigation reading journey, leading up to the incredible ‘Drama Queens’ play (June 14-17). Whether you’re a first-time reader or revisiting Josef… more ›