The period of major transition is now behind us. After the significant change brought by our relocation, we are firmly rooted in Litostroj, our new home for the foreseeable future. We are deeply grateful that so many of you have made this journey with us to a new venue, with your unwavering commitment to quality theatre. Now, with renewed focus, we can devote all our energy to what we do best: creating outstanding productions that stir the imagination and offer fresh perspectives on the world around us.

We believe theatre is not an escape from everyday life — it is a place where reality confronts us head-on. It is where stories come alive, challenge our assumptions, and deepen our understanding of the world. In the 2025/26 season, we remain dedicated to art that probes the intricate relationships between the individual and the collective and dares to ask the fundamental questions shaping our time.

Productions in the 2025/26 season include:

• The Liberation of Skopje by Dušan Jovanović, directed by Luka Marcen
• King Lear by William Shakespeare, directed by Jernej Lorenci
• Master Puntila and His Valet Matti by Bertolt Brecht, directed by Igor Pison
• An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Ivica Buljan
• Mosquitoes by Lucy Kirkwood, directed by Maša Pelko
• Mama is The First Word by Tjaša Mislej and The Spleen by Pia Vatovec Dirnbek, directed by Brina Klampfer Merčnik
• Voranc by Dane Zajc, directed by Živa Bizovičar
• Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Peter Petkovšek

We invite you to join us in probing the social, moral, and personal dilemmas triggered by these works — new and classic alike. Many of them confront the mechanisms of power and authority, revealing their profound impact on individuals and communities. Themes of political manipulation, control, clash of interests and search for justice come to the forefront, prompting us to ask: How far are we willing to go to control the world around us? Where do we draw the lines? Through a diverse tapestry of stories, we will explore how power and authority shape not only the fate of individuals but also the course of entire nations.

Our performances will expose the intimate, often emotionally charged dynamics of power at the personal and interpersonal level, alongside the broader, systemic strategies—both tender and ruthless—that societies and institutions deploy to assert control. Power is not confined to political decisions or historic turning points; it lives in the everyday—within each interaction, each moment of negotiation, each decision about who leads, who exerts control, and who is left without it. Power games often infiltrate the most personal corners of our lives—manifesting in love, in parenting, and in the moral and political dilemmas that emerge from these human relationships. Alongside the pursuit of truth and accountability, we will confront these subtle, yet profoundly resonant dynamics, delving into the complexities of power as it plays out in the intimate, everyday sphere.

In a time marked by political upheaval, economic uncertainty, and the persistent threat of armed conflict, the question of power grows ever more urgent. We find ourselves in an era where the line between truth and propaganda is increasingly obscured—where individuals and nations alike grapple with their roles within a shifting global order, even as uncertainty seeps into the fabric of our daily lives.

In such moments, theatre cannot, and must not, remain a passive witness. It must become a space for reflection, for critical inquiry, and for the nurturing of dialogue. Power is not solely the domain of high politics—it is also about our individual capacity to confront injustice, to recognize manipulation, and to imagine alternatives that might lead us toward a more equitable world.

The power games we will explore on stage are not merely echoes of the world around us; they are appeals. They call on us to face our realities head-on, to resist the comfort of easy answers, and to engage with the complexities that define our time.

Our aim is not simply to perform plays, but to pose the questions that so often go unasked in the rush of daily life. Each work we present opens a space for reflection—on who holds power, how it is wielded, and how we, too, might learn to use it wisely: to understand where our rights end, and where the responsibilities of others begin.

We invite you to step into the world of these power games with us. Come to Litostroj!

Vesna Jurca Tadel
Managing and Artistic Director