Mladinsko Theatre issues open call for young artists
Slovenia’s Mladinsko Theatre has issued an open call for young artists from the countries of the former Yugoslavia.
Address to the Nation
Bojan Djordjev directs an exuberant production of Italian actor and writer Ascanio Celestini’s satirical text Address to the Nation.
The Last Balkan Vampire
Aleksandar Popovski’s directs a cinematic staging of Dejan Dukovski’s black comedy Western with shades of Tarantino at the Serbian National Theatre, Novi Sad.
Selection announced for 47th Fadil Hadžić Days of Satire Festival
The programme for the 47th Fadil Hadžić Days of Satire festival will feature two productions based on Alfred Jarry’s notorious King Ubu.
7th edition of Prishtina International Theatre Festival opens in Kosovo
The 7th edition of the Prishtina International Theater Festival “Burbuqe Berisha” will take place from 22th to 28th May in Kosovo
POLIS Teatro Festival: Bringing the Balkans to Italian audiences
This year’s POLIS Teatro Festival, which takes place annually in Ravenna, had a Balkan focus. Natasha Tripney reports on a small festival with big ambitions.
The Bald Soprano
Suzana Nikolić directs an inventive and distinctive production of Ionesco’s absurdist classic The Bald Soprano at Zagreb Youth Theatre
Gadjo (the young europeans)
Striking production of Jeton Neziraj’s hard-hitting play about the pervasiveness of racism and hate in society, a co-production of National Experimental Theater “Kujtim Spahivogli” and Pristina’s Qendra Multimedia.
33rd Marulić Days Festival: Heartfelt drama and heavenly comedy
Showcasing the best in Croatian drama, highlights of the 33rd Marulić Days Festival included a nuanced play by Ivor Martinić and a comedy about God.
Andrej Nosov: “Theatre fits this political space very well”
Theatre director and activist Andrej Nosov is the co-founder of cultural organisation Heartefact Fund. He talks to Nick Awde about cultural co-operation, political loneliness and the continuity of memory.