A new production for young people based on the teen sex manual Sex for Beginners is opening up conversations about sex on the Serbian stage. Divna Stojanov discusses the lack of such discussion in schools and on stage, and how this show’s open attitude makes a refreshing change.
Choreographer Igor Koruga talks to Borisav Matić about his new dance piece Unstable Comrades, his research in the history of queer culture in socialist countries and the West, and performing queerness through dance.
Haris Pašović’s new show World of Possibilities depicts the everyday lives of disabled people, their families and carers. The director talks to Nick Awde about his methodology and wider questions of inclusion, representation and artistic responsibility.
Selma Spahić directs a potent three-part anthology play about violence against women by authors Kristina Kegljen, Katja Gorečan, Tijana Grumić.
Haris Pašović and the ensemble of Serbian National Theatre present a piece about the lives of disabled people, their families and carers.
Iva Milošević directs a sensitive, intimate adaptation of the novel by Milica Sniva about one woman’s descent into depression.
Paula Vogel’s two-hander about an abusive relationship, superbly performed by Marta Bogosavljević and Svetozar Cvetković
Prolific director Kokan Mladenović talks to Nick Awde about his recent work, the ensemble system, his thoughts on audiences and the need to resist artistic compromise.
The programme for the 69th Sterijino pozorje, the theatre festival of Serbian national drama, will include work by Ivica Buljan and Selma Spahić.
Miloš Lolić’s rave update of Branislav Nušić’s comedy for the National Theatre of Belgrade is a missed opportunity.