About Us

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.

Our Story

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[1], founded in 2007 by Theodor Hoidekr. (actor, dancer and musician) and Štěpánka Pencová[2] (film actress, theater actress). First short show for "Motorola" in New Delhi, India, featuring Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, world premiere of "The Painted World"[3] 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[4] 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

2006 first meetings of the group and decision for the name HILT (Hoidekr Interactive Light Theatre)
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[5]" in the "Radek Brzobohatý Theater" in Prague
2008 launch event "Indica Vista" in Mumbai

2009 "The Painted World[6]" premiered in Hoidekrs´ hometown Ostrava
2009 launch event "Nissan Micra" in New Delhi

2010 Iveta Bartošová Czech tour[4]
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[7]" in Prague
2015 "Phantom - best of black light theatre[7]" 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[8]" daily shows in Prague
2023 "Magic Phantom Comedy[8]" tour, Guatemala (2000 seats Teatro Nacional sold out)
HILT Black Light Theater Prague[1] featured in television talk shows[9]