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Protected as a cultural, industrial, and historical monument, [[Stara Elektrarna - Old Power Station]] has become one of the most important contemporary performing arts venues in Ljubljana. Still owned by Elektro Ljubljana (Enterprise for Distribution of Electric Energy, Co.), the brick building of the Old Power Station was the first electricity plant in Ljubljana. In [[established::2004]], [[Ljubljana Urban Municipality]] and the [[Ministry of Culture]] decided to hire the space and make it available to the independent performing arts scene. Following an open call for NGOs to run the space, the contract went to [[Bunker Institute]] and was renewed in 2008.  
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Protected as a cultural, industrial, and historical monument, [[Stara Elektrarna - Old Power Station]] has become one of the most important contemporary performing arts venues in Ljubljana. Owned by Elektro Ljubljana (Enterprise for Distribution of Electric Energy, Co.), the brick building of the Old Power Station was the first electricity plant in Ljubljana (opened in 1898 and closed in the 1960s). In [[established::2004]], [[Ljubljana Urban Municipality]] and the [[Ministry of Culture]] decided to hire the space and make it available to the independent performing arts scene. Following an open call for NGOs to run the space, the contract went to [[Bunker Institute]] and was renewed in 2008.  
 
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==Programme==
  
 
As shown in a study on contemporary performing arts venues, Ljubljana lacks performing arts rehearsal spaces. Stara Elektrarna was originally planned as a space for rehearsals, but is now being developed as a venue for interdisciplinary dialogue and various artistic practices. The Old Power Station hosts various educational programmes, including different workshops (ranging from cultural management to dance techniques), seminars, lectures, round tables, and panels, it regularly offers space for pre-production of contemporary performing arts performances (rehearsals, residencies), and presents performances and other multimedia events by home-based and foreign artists. Further, Stara Elektrarna hosts numerous Slovene festivals, such as the [[City of Women International Festival of Contemporary Arts]], [[Gibanica (Moving Cake) Festival of Slovene Dance]], [[Exodos International Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts]], etc.  
 
As shown in a study on contemporary performing arts venues, Ljubljana lacks performing arts rehearsal spaces. Stara Elektrarna was originally planned as a space for rehearsals, but is now being developed as a venue for interdisciplinary dialogue and various artistic practices. The Old Power Station hosts various educational programmes, including different workshops (ranging from cultural management to dance techniques), seminars, lectures, round tables, and panels, it regularly offers space for pre-production of contemporary performing arts performances (rehearsals, residencies), and presents performances and other multimedia events by home-based and foreign artists. Further, Stara Elektrarna hosts numerous Slovene festivals, such as the [[City of Women International Festival of Contemporary Arts]], [[Gibanica (Moving Cake) Festival of Slovene Dance]], [[Exodos International Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts]], etc.  
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Bunker Institute]]
 
* [[Bunker Institute]]
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* [[Mladi levi Festival]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
* [http://www.bunker.si/eng/the-old-power-station - Old Power Station web page] (in English)
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* [http://www.bunker.si/eng/the-old-power-station Old Power Station web page] (in English)
* [http://www.bunker.si/slo/stara-elektrarna/nacrti-stare-elektrarne Plans of Stara Elektrarna - Old Power Station]
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* [http://www.bunker.si/eng/the-old-power-station-plan-and-sections Plans of Stara Elektrarna - Old Power Station] (in English)
* [http://www.bunker.si/slo/ Bunker Institute website]
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* [http://www.bunker.si/slo/ Bunker Institute website] (in Slovenian and English)
 
* [http://www.theatre-architecture.eu/en/db/?theatreId=279 Stara Elektrarna architecture] - the history of the building from the ''Theatre Architecture in Central Europe'' web database
 
* [http://www.theatre-architecture.eu/en/db/?theatreId=279 Stara Elektrarna architecture] - the history of the building from the ''Theatre Architecture in Central Europe'' web database
  

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Stara elektrarna
Slomškova 18, SI-1000 Ljubljana
Phone386 (0) 1 971 0001, 386 (0) 51 269 906
Managed byBunker Institute
Nevenka Koprivšek, Director




Protected as a cultural, industrial, and historical monument, Stara Elektrarna - Old Power Station has become one of the most important contemporary performing arts venues in Ljubljana. Owned by Elektro Ljubljana (Enterprise for Distribution of Electric Energy, Co.), the brick building of the Old Power Station was the first electricity plant in Ljubljana (opened in 1898 and closed in the 1960s). In 2004, Ljubljana Urban Municipality and the Ministry of Culture decided to hire the space and make it available to the independent performing arts scene. Following an open call for NGOs to run the space, the contract went to Bunker Institute and was renewed in 2008.


Programme

As shown in a study on contemporary performing arts venues, Ljubljana lacks performing arts rehearsal spaces. Stara Elektrarna was originally planned as a space for rehearsals, but is now being developed as a venue for interdisciplinary dialogue and various artistic practices. The Old Power Station hosts various educational programmes, including different workshops (ranging from cultural management to dance techniques), seminars, lectures, round tables, and panels, it regularly offers space for pre-production of contemporary performing arts performances (rehearsals, residencies), and presents performances and other multimedia events by home-based and foreign artists. Further, Stara Elektrarna hosts numerous Slovene festivals, such as the City of Women International Festival of Contemporary Arts, Gibanica (Moving Cake) Festival of Slovene Dance, Exodos International Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, etc.

Venue

Type of venue: black-box theatre; main use: contemporary theatre, dance, music, multimedia events, rehearsal space and space for workshops; seating: 300 seats total; performing area: 25m W x 15m D x 3.5m H to grid, floor suitable for dance; suspension equipment: overhead pipe grid for suspension of masking and lighting; forestage: dance floor; lighting: details on request; sound: details on request; stage equipment: details on request; backstage: 2 dressing rooms accommodating 15 persons total; climate control: air-conditioned.

See also

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