Irena Popović Dragović: “Our society cherishes the cult of patriarchy”
Composer Irena Popović Dragović on her new opera Children, based on the novel by Milena Marković and making her debut as a director.
Teatri ODA at 20: The journey of an independent theatre in Kosovo
Founded in 2003, the ODA Theatre, Kosovo’s only independent theatre, marks its 20th anniversary this year. Fatlinda Daku talks to director Florent Mehmeti about the history of the theatre and the role it plays in Kosovo’s cultural scene.
Kinga Mezei: “It is difficult to be an independent artist in Serbia”
Actress and director Kinga Mezei on the influence of poetry and visual art in her work and the challenges of being an independent artist.
Jovana Tomić: “The director’s main role is to allow people to share”
Jovana Tomić on directing Alice Birch’s Revolt for Atelje 212, how she views the role of the director and why she prefers adapting novels for the stage
Vito Taufer: “Theatre is becoming more and more amateurish”
Prolific Slovenian theatre director Vito Taufer talks to Ivana Kocutar about his new show Žbam!, his reengagement with traditional forms of theatre and the differences between working in Belgrade and Ljubljana.
Dragana Bulut: “Art and life are not separate, they feed each other”
Dancer and choreographer Dragana Bulut’s new work Beyond Love is the third piece in her trilogy about technology. She talks to Tom Mustroph about commodification, the nature of love and making work with a female companion robot.
Kushtrim Sheremeti: “Theatre is the post-traumatic therapy that people need”
As an actor, Kushtrim Sheremeti is a familiar presence on screen in Kosovo and Albania. Appointed general director of the National Theatre of Kosovo in 2022, he talks to Natasha Tripney about post-pandemic cultural challenges and his search for a temporary home for the theatre.
Počemučka: “The collective demands constant redefining”
Počemučka is a theatre collective with an interest in community and new ways of making work. They discuss their innovative approach to theatre and their place in the Slovenian theatre scene.
Olga Dimitrijević: “It’s impossible to do this job without falling into a trap”
Olga Dimitrijević is a playwright, dramaturg and performer, whose most recent show World Without Women explored conditions for female artists in Serbia. She talks to Natasha Tripney about structural inequalities in theatre and imagining the end of capitalism.
Patrik Lazić: “Making theatre today is one big balancing act”
Patrik Lazić discusses Our Son, his poignant exploration of LGBTQ issues, his approach to theatre, EuroPride and his fondness for emotional storytelling.