Draft:HILT black light theatre Prague

The black light theatre genre is a form of stage performance that takes place in complete darkness. In this type of show, only certain parts of the costumes and stage props glow against a black background, creating visual effect. Dancers and objects appear to be flying, with the actors behind them covered in black suits from head to toe, adding to the illusion.

The HILT Black Light Theater Prague, founded in 2007 by Theodor Hoidekr. (actor, dancer and musician) and Štěpánka Pencová (film actress, theater actress). First short show for "Motorola" in New Delhi, India, featuring Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, world premiere of "The Painted World" at the international theater festival "Bharat Rang Mahotsav," the theater has innovative performances with audiences globally.

Collaborated with renowned artists Iveta Bartošová on her tour and Karel Gott, and have performed in various Czech cities and theaters. Their unique performances like "Romeo and Juliet's Dream" and "Cinderella shadow theatre" have garnered critical acclaim and recognition, including awards at the World Theater Olympiad in New Delhi and in Mumbai. Rich history of successful shows and international tours, audiences worldwide - all the shows are dance and pantomime - nonverbal.

HILT shows and tours history in dates

 * 2007 short show for "Motorola" in New Delhi, India
 * 2007 short show for "Alcatel" in Bratislava, Slovakia (with WOW show Prague)
 * 2007 launch event "Club beer" in Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador (with WOW show Prague)
 * 2007 Greece tour and German tour (with WOW show Prague)


 * 2008 the first full-length theatrical performance "Magic light show " in the "Radek Brzobohatý Theater" in Prague
 * 2008 launch event "Indica Vista" in Mumbai


 * 2009 "The Painted World " premiered in Hoidekrs´ hometown Ostrava
 * 2009 launch event "Nissan Micra" in New Delhi


 * 2010 Iveta Bartošová Czech tour
 * 2010-2014 the black light theatre musical show "Romeo and Juliet's Dream" and "HILTstory" Czech tour
 * 2015 premiere "Phantom - best of black light theatre " in Prague
 * 2015 "Phantom - best of black light theatre " in Jelenia Gora - Poland, theatre festival Teatralki
 * 2016 shadow theatre show "Cinderella" in Prague
 * 2017 launch event "Mazda" in České Budějovice
 * 2017 anniversary awards show for NCAP Sweden in Grandhotel Pupp
 * 2018 the World Theater Olympiad in New Delhi and in Mumbai
 * 2018 the Gala-show "Hewlett Packard" with Karel Gott in Palác Žofín Prague
 * 2019 (in August) world premiere Gala-show "Porsche Taycan" in Shanghai, China
 * 2019 (March) - 2022 live shows streaming during the covid-19 restrictions
 * 2022 (May) "Magic Phantom Comedy " daily shows in Prague
 * 2023 "Magic Phantom Comedy " tour, Guatemala (2000 seats Teatro Nacional sold out)
 * HILT Black Light Theater Prague featured in television talk shows