Divadelní soubor Peripetie, o.s. is a Czech nonprofit organization devoted to the development of theatre, culture, creativity, and community participation. We were founded with the belief that the performing arts can play a meaningful role in society by connecting people, encouraging empathy, nurturing talent, and making culture more accessible.
Our organization works at the intersection of artistic creation, education, and community life. We create theatre productions that entertain, inspire, and spark reflection. At the same time, we design programs that expand access to culture, support creative expression, and encourage active public participation in the arts. We see theatre not only as a stage performance, but also as a space for learning, dialogue, inclusion, and personal growth.
Through performances, rehearsed readings, workshops, cultural events, collaborative projects, and educational activities, we aim to strengthen the role of the arts in everyday life. We welcome children, youth, adults, families, emerging artists, volunteers, and community members who wish to explore the power of storytelling and shared cultural experience.
Divadelní soubor Peripetie, o.s. values quality, openness, cooperation, and social impact. We are committed to building a welcoming cultural environment where artistic work can flourish and where people from different backgrounds can meet through creativity and mutual respect. Our long-term goal is to contribute to a vibrant civil society by using theatre as a tool for cultural participation, education, and community connection.
Extended About Us
Divadelní soubor Peripetie, o.s. was established to support theatre as a living, public, and socially valuable art form. As a nonprofit organization, we focus on cultural benefit rather than commercial profit. Our activities are designed to serve the public interest by enriching cultural life, encouraging participation in the arts, and making creative opportunities available to wider communities.
We believe that theatre has a unique ability to help people explore identity, relationships, memory, social questions, and shared values. It creates a space where imagination and lived experience can meet. For this reason, our work goes beyond staging productions. We also invest in educational initiatives, outreach activities, cultural partnerships, and projects that create meaningful contact between artists and the public.
Our organization supports artistic development and community engagement in practical ways. We prepare original and adapted performances, organize rehearsals and creative laboratories, host workshops and discussions, and create opportunities for people of different ages to encounter theatre not only as spectators, but also as participants. We encourage creative confidence, teamwork, expression, and appreciation for culture.
As a civic nonprofit organization in the Czech Republic, we aim to contribute positively to local and broader cultural ecosystems. We value cooperation with schools, municipalities, cultural institutions, community groups, artists, educators, and supporters who share our commitment to creativity, access, and social value. We are interested in sustainable cultural development and in building programs that leave a lasting positive impact on participants and audiences.
Our work is guided by the understanding that culture should be open, inclusive, and meaningful. We want people to feel that theatre belongs to them—that it can be a place of joy, reflection, education, and belonging. This is why we continue to build programs that invite participation, strengthen communities, and support the cultural life of the places where we work.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enrich society through theatre, artistic expression, and cultural participation. We exist to create high-quality theatrical and educational experiences that inspire creativity, encourage dialogue, and build stronger human connections.
We are committed to making the performing arts accessible to diverse audiences and participants, including young people, families, emerging creators, and community members who may have limited access to cultural opportunities. Through our nonprofit work, we seek to remove barriers to participation and create welcoming spaces where people can engage with art in meaningful and personal ways.
Our mission also includes supporting learning, self-expression, cooperation, and civic engagement. We use theatre as a medium for cultural exchange, emotional understanding, creative education, and community-building. By bringing people together around stories, performances, and artistic processes, we help foster empathy, confidence, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for culture.
In everything we do, we strive to create lasting public value: stronger communities, more active cultural participation, and greater opportunities for people to connect through the arts.
Our Vision
Our vision is a society in which culture is accessible, vibrant, and deeply connected to community life. We imagine a future where theatre is not seen as distant or exclusive, but as an open and welcoming space for expression, dialogue, education, and belonging.
We aspire to be a respected nonprofit cultural organization in the Czech Republic known for artistic integrity, meaningful public engagement, and socially valuable programming. We want to build a creative environment in which people of all ages can discover the transformative power of theatre—as audience members, learners, collaborators, and creators.
We envision long-term partnerships with schools, cultural institutions, local authorities, artists, donors, volunteers, and communities that believe in the importance of the arts. Through these relationships, we hope to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and contribute to a healthier cultural ecosystem.
Our vision is also rooted in inclusion and sustainability. We want to create programs that are responsible, accessible, community-oriented, and relevant to real human experiences. By doing so, we aim to help shape a future where art and culture remain an essential part of public life and social development.
Programs & Activities
Theatre Productions
We create and present theatre performances that combine artistic quality with meaningful themes, emotional depth, and audience engagement. Our productions may include original works, adaptations, community-based performances, and projects that reflect contemporary or timeless human questions.
Creative Workshops
We organize workshops that help participants explore acting, movement, storytelling, voice, stage presence, improvisation, and collaborative creation. These workshops are designed to build confidence, creativity, communication, and practical artistic skills.
Educational Programs
We develop educational activities for children, youth, and adults that introduce participants to theatre as a form of learning, expression, and cultural understanding. These programs may include school partnerships, creative sessions, thematic discussions, and interactive learning experiences.
Community Engagement Activities
We bring people together through public events, open rehearsals, discussions, readings, and participatory cultural projects. Our goal is to make the arts more open and approachable while strengthening community connection and social dialogue.
Youth Development Through Arts
We believe young people benefit greatly from creative environments that support self-expression, teamwork, discipline, imagination, and confidence. Our youth-focused activities are designed to empower participants and encourage their long-term relationship with culture and civic life.
Cultural Collaboration Projects
We seek cooperation with artists, educators, nonprofits, municipalities, and cultural institutions to develop projects that serve wider communities. Collaboration allows us to share knowledge, expand access, and build stronger cultural networks.
Inclusive Cultural Access
We work toward making theatre and cultural participation more inclusive and welcoming. We value openness and strive to engage people from different social, age, and cultural backgrounds in ways that respect dignity, diversity, and shared humanity.
Volunteer and Community Participation
We welcome volunteers and supporters who wish to contribute to cultural life through practical help, event support, production assistance, outreach, and collaborative involvement. Volunteering with us is a way to strengthen community ownership of culture.
Why Choose Us
Divadelní soubor Peripetie, o.s. offers more than performances. We create meaningful cultural experiences that combine artistic creativity, educational value, and community benefit.
People choose to engage with us because:
We are mission-driven.
As a nonprofit organization, our focus is public benefit, cultural access, and social impact rather than commercial gain.