Telling trans stories on the Serbian stage
Two recent shows on the Serbian independent scene have explored trans issues in strikingly different ways. Andrej Čanji discusses Before We Begin and Major and Helena.
68th Sterijino pozorje: A critical dialogue
The 68th Sterijino Pozorje took place earlier this summer in Novi Sad. Critics Borisav Matić and Andrej Čanji discuss this year’s selection.
Migration Diary: Party Time
In the latest in her series about relocating to Sweden, Duška Radosavljević Krojer explores the rituals of partying, Swedish-style.
Actors under attack: Serbian actors face abuse for speaking out
Actors in Serbia have been subjected to ongoing insults and attacks from the authorities and online abuse following their support for recent protests.
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.
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.
Migration Diary: The Dedijer connection
In the latest in her series about relocating to Sweden, Duška Radosavljević Krojer discovers a link between her new hometown and the intelligence expert Stevan Dedijer.
Orpheus Descending in Albania: “Art is there to shake people up”
As a new production of Orpheus Descending premieres at the National Theatre of Albania. Flamur Dardeshi spoke with the director and the cast about the appeal of Tennessee Williams and why theatre makers should not be afraid to shock the audience.
Greek Theatre Protests: “We have nothing to lose”
Theatre students have recently taken to the streets in Greece to protest the devaluing of their education. Nick Awde spoke to some of the student organisers about what prompted them to protest.
Radar Ost 2023: Mobilising West
This year’s Radar Ost, Deutsches Theater’s festival of eastern European work, focused on Ukraine and also featured work from Belarus Free Theatre and Žiga Divjak.