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Established in 1970, Glej Theatre is the oldest independent performing arts venue in Ljubljana. An important theatre production and education institution, Glej has been striving to explore theatrical practices in novel and daring ways ever since its early days. It remains a place open to unorthodox approaches and theatrical research, fore-fronting the upcoming generations of artists.
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Past Theatre events
Austria Vienna Ateliertheater
The theater troupe Teater Rampa performs the play "The People's Democratic Circus" by Rok Vilčnik .
Germany Leipzig LOFFT - DAS THEATER
The award winning lecture-performance "Sex Education II: Fight", directed by Tjaša Črnigoj , revisits the struggle for reproductive rights in Yugoslavia.
United Kingdom London HaHa Comedy Club
A stand-up comedy show "Laugh Without Borders - Comedy Night" with a special guest, comedian Tin Vodopivec .
South Korea Seoul Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia and FEZH Community Square
"Madam Judit", a compelling monodrama based on the work of Slovenian writer Ivan Cankar, performed in English by Gaja Višnar (3 performances). Through the lens of a single character, the play delves into the complex inner world of Judit—a woman torn between passion, love, freedom, and the weight of societal expectations.
Czech Republic Prague U Valšů International Theatre Festival Gavranfest
The play "Beer", performed by Gojmir Lešnjak – Gojc and Jaša Jamnik and directed by Samo M. Strelec , explores the evolving relationship between a father and son over the span of six decades. Presented as part of an international theatre festival dedicated to Miro Gavran—Croatia’s most widely performed and translated playwright.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Sarajevski ratni teatar SARTR MESS International Theatre Festival
A dance and theatre performance "The Book of My Lives", based on Aleksandar Hemon's book of autobiographical essays and directed by Ivana Djilas .
Bosnia and Herzegovina Banja Luka Children's Theatre International Festival of Children’s Theatres - Banja Luka
The first Slovenian children's theater burlesque, "I Crouch, You Jump", directed by Tadej Pišek , is inspired by old black and white films and relies on movement, music, play, and puppets, and no words, to convey stories.
Switzerland Lausanne Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne
The award winning lecture-performance "Sex Education II: Fight", directed by Tjaša Črnigoj , revisits the struggle for reproductive rights in Yugoslavia.
Croatia Rijeka Ivan Zajc Croatian National Theatre
Award winning drama "Struggle at The Sinkhole" directed by Jernej Lorenci .
Croatia Rijeka Filodrammatica Zoom Festival
An award winning solo performance "Under Control" by Luka Piletič explores the limits of our need for control—how far are we prepared to go to keep things under control, and at what cost to our freedom, joy, and happiness.