Fear in the Opera
This absurdist and comical new play by Jelena Mijović and directed by Ivan Vuković is a plea for solidarity in a time of social division.
Once Upon a Time in Novi Sad
Andraš Urban’s new show for Novi Sad Theatre is an extravagant cabaret that interrogates and celebrates the role of institutional theatre.
Climax
Patrik Lazić’s inventively staged and emotive production based on Gaspar Noe’s psychological horror film
Exploring Serbia’s Independent Theatre Scene: “This country needs to change:”
Every year Bitef Teatar showcases the best of Serbia’s diverse independent scene. Mirela Gračanac explores this year’s programme and three shows that critique the systems within which live.
People Without Graves
Stevan Bodroža’s ambitious if unrelentingly violent production based on Enes Halilović’s novel about life on the criminal fringes in Novi Pazar.
The Andraš Urban Cook Book: a three-course feast
Andrej Čanji explores the particular mix of flavours and ingredients that make up the work of theatre director Andraš Urban.
Mum
Nebojša Bradić directs Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s emotive play about post-natal depression and new motherhood.
Prima Facie
Maša Dakić gives a phenomenal performance in a powerful one-woman play about rape and the failings of the legal system, directed by Anja Suša.
The Tin Drum
Vasil Hristov’s smart, sharp meta-theatrical production of Gunter Grasse’s seminal novel at Yugoslav Drama Theatre.
The Cabinet Minister’s Wife/Ljubinko and Desanka
Borisav Matić: reviews two recent revivals of Branislav Nušić’s classic comedy and an early play by Aleksandar Popović, one more successful than the other.