Kosovo’s new Arts Council sparks political concerns
The launch of a new National Arts Council in Kosovo has led to concerns being voiced within the artistic community.
Ljubiša Ristić appointed as director of Atelje 212
Ljubiša Ristić has been appointed as the new acting director of Belgrade theatre Atelje 212 Belgrade’s Atelje 212 theatre has a new acting director. Ljubiša Ristić was appointed by Belgrade City Assembly, replacing the former manager, dramaturg Gordana Goncić. Ristić (79 years old) has for decades been regarded as one of the region’s best-known avant-garde…
Programme announced for the 71st Sterijino pozorje
The programme for the 71st edition of Sterijino pozorje, Serbia’s leading national theatre festival, has been announced.
Mina Milošević wins Sterijino pozorje award for original drama text
This year’s Sterijino pozorje award for original drama text goes to Mina Milošević for her play Robinson Crusoe If She Had Been a Bisexual Woman with Six Fridays.
Milena Radulović wins ne:Bitef award
Dramaturg Jasna Žmak donates her award to the Serbian actress and activist as part of the guerrilla-style festival.
New festival of Balkan theatre launches in New York
From the Other Side, a new festival of Balkan theatre, will launch in New York in December at the renowned LaMaMa Experimental Theatre Club.
Programme Announced for the 17th Desire Central Station Festival
The programme for the 17th edition of the Desire Central Station Festival will include work by Oliver Frljić, Boris Liješević, and Jasna Žmak.
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.