Stand with Ukraine: acts of solidarity in the Western Balkans
As the devastating war in Ukraine continues, SEEstage writers discuss the acts of solidarity, support and protest being carried out by activists and cultural workers across the region
Independent theatre in Romania: “You can’t change the system from the inside”
Gabriela Dumitru, artistic director of TAG, talks about making independent work in Romania and the importance of cultural exchange to the next generation of artists.
Ecocide is Everywhere in Serbia, but Eco-Theatre Remains on the Fringes
Despite Serbia’s own environmental issues, work that explores ecological themes and the climate crisis is still relatively rare on Serbian stages. Borisav Matić looks at the work of the theatremakers trying to change that.
Challenging the Western Gaze: staging Serbian stories in the UK
Playwright Ella Dorman-Gajic and British-Serbian actor Tanya Cubric discuss prejudice, language, cultural identity and inspirational Balkan women.
Novi Sad European Capital of Culture 2022: a guide to the theatre programme
Novi Sad is European Capital of Culture in 2022; we present a detailed guide to the theatre and performance programme for the coming year.
Kosovo’s National Theatre Has a New Director (maybe)
Kosovo’s National Theatre has a new director in Kushtrim Sheremeti, but the path to his appointment has not been an easy one and may not be over yet.
What a Way to Make a Living: the rise of feminist dramaturgy in the Western Balkans
What is feminist dramaturgy? Ana Fazekaš explores the different forms feminist dramaturgical practice is taking across the Western Balkan region.
Unmapping Theater: German theater and its attitude towards the ‘East’
Edona Kryeziu looks at two recent festivals – Radar Ost and Post-West – and what they reveal about German theatre’s relationship with the ‘east’
The Ghosts on Your Shoulder: Igor Memic and Miran Hadžić in conversation
British Bosnian playwrights Igor Memic and Miran Hadžić discuss Memic’s play Old Bridge, writing, identity, telling Bosnian stories in the UK and artistic responsibility.
A Light in the Dark: Remembering Igor Vuk Torbica
As theatres in Serbia stage a tribute to Igor Vuk Torbica, Andrej Čanji looks back at the life, work and art of the talented young director