Gadjo (the young europeans)
Striking production of Jeton Neziraj’s hard-hitting play about the pervasiveness of racism and hate in society, a co-production of National Experimental Theater “Kujtim Spahivogli” and Pristina’s Qendra Multimedia.
Orpheus Descending
Nastazja Domaradzka directs a highly atmospheric if sometimes unclear production of Tennessee Williams’ take on the Orpheus myth at the National Theater of Albania.
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.
Faust
The National Theatre of Kosovo presents a visually striking and theatrically engaging new version of Faust by Fadil Hysaj.
Second edition of FemFEST to take place in Tirana
The second edition of FemFEST will take place in Tirana in March and feature work by Doruntina Basha and Nastazja Domaradzka.
ATA: The activist group using theatre to connect with the community.
Activist group ATA talk to Flamur Dardeshi about making work in unconventional spaces and using theatre to connect with the community.
Love’s End
Eric Vigner directs a jarringly classical staging of Pascal Rambert’s play about the break-up of a relationship
Lulzim Zeqja: “I always try to understand the character from the inside out”
Lulzim Zeqja has been a fixture of the Albanian theatre scene for 20 years and is a member of National Theater ensemble. He talks to Flamur Dardeshi about his stage and screen work and the economic challenges that face actors in Albania.
Ivanov
Hervin Çuli’s underpowered and underwhelming production of Chekhov’s masterpiece at the National Theater of Albania.
Besmir Bitraku: “Directing has made me a better actor”
Albanian actor Besmir Bitraku on making his directorial debut with the darkly comic Festen, the role of theater in society and the challenges of making theater in Albania.