The Portrait of a Lady

Imagine having almost unlimited possibilities, the world at your feet, and still… making the wrong choice. The Portrait of a Lady, directed by Daniela Špinar, is an adaptation of the acclaimed American novel by Henry James. Known for her distinctive approach to classical texts, the director brings to the stage the story of Isabel, a young, free-spirited American woman who travels to Europe in search of—and ultimately loses—her freedom. While English suitors fall at her feet, she longs to live differently and refuses their marriage proposals. Everything begins to change, however, when her uncle generously includes her in his will.

Authors: Henry James, Daniela Špinar
Directed by: Daniela Špinar
Translation: Kateřina Hilská
Adaptation: Daniela Špinar
Set design: Eva Jiříkovská
Costumes: Linda Boráros
Dramaturgy: Adéla Vondráková
Lighting design: Karlos Šimek

Cast: Terezie Hájková, Filip Richtermoc, Martina Nováková, Daniel Krečmar, Martin Klapil, Kamila Sedlárová, Tomáš Kobr, Štěpánka Todorová, Pavel Prais