HILT NEWS

For over half a century, Prague has been home to a unique art form that blends illusion, dance, and silent poetry— black light theatre. But where did this world-famous phenomenon begin? And how did a small group of Czech artists turn the darkness into a magical stage that’s captivated audiences on every continent?

Once, two very different souls met on a Prague stage, and fate melted them into something new. This is the story of how Theodor and Štěpánka’s unexpected friendship created HILT – a theatre born not from a plan, but from heart, courage, and a bit of magic. Together, Theodor and Štěpánka founded HILT Black Light Theatre. But what truly made HILT special was never just the lights and illusions. It was the family they built – a family that grew to include their partners, their “