Temporary Closure of the National Theatre in Belgrade
The National Theatre in Belgrade has been closed since the start of October, ostensibly for reasons of safety though many see it as a sign of increasing repression and censorship in Serbia.
Programme announced for 65th edition of MESS festival
The 65th International Theatre Festival MESS in Sarajevo will feature work by Selma Spahić, Kokan Mladenović and Boris Liješević.
Resistance, repression and solidarity on the streets and stages of Serbia
In the days following the protest in Serbia on 28th June, numerous people have been arrested, including students from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade. Now students and citizens are finding new ways of resisting.
Montenegrin director Danilo Marunović deported from Serbia
Montenegrin theatre director Danilo Marunović has been deported from Serbia, but his performance at the National Theatre of Belgrade went ahead. Director Danilo Marunović from Montenegro was deported on June 27 after an ‘informative interview’ with members of Serbia’s Security and Information Agency (BIA) in Belgrade. Marunović had come to Belgrade for the guest performance…
Sterijino Pozorje festival has its funding denied
A decision has been made to cut the funding of Sterijino Pozorje, the most prestigious national theatre festival in Serbia.
Programme announced for the 70th Sterijino pozorje
The programme of the 70th Sterijino pozorje will feature work by Boris Liješević and Zlatko Paković.
Nikita Milivojević is no longer artistic director of BITEF
Nikita Milivojević’s mandate as artistic director of BITEF has not been extended raising concerns about the future of the festival.
Serbian theatres to go on strike in support of student protests
Serbian theatres will go on a seven day strike in February in a show of support for the student protestors.
Artists at the National Theatre of Kosovo are striking over pay
The Union of Artists of the National Theatre in Kosovo has been on a general strike since 15 November.
Programme announced for the “Moisiu” National Theatre Festival
This year’s “Moisiu” National Theatre Festival will take place in Prishtina and feature work by Blerta Neziraj and Davide Iodice.