Brief history
The tradition most likely dates back to Roman times, to ancient Emona (modern Ljubljana). By the end of 16th century, the country being dominated by the Habsburg monarchy (which was the first one to include all the Slovenian regions), the theatre was limited to the school theatre groups of Jesuits who were besides Capuchins and especially Protestants, the pioneers of literature in the Slovenian language, extremely important for Slovenian cultural history. The productions were mainly held in German and Latin but also (as one of our evidence shows, in 1657) in Slovene.
In 1721, Slovenians got the first Slovenian play, Skofjeloska procesija (The procession of Skofja Loka) by the Capuchin Romuald (Lovrenc Marusic) and in 1789, when a comedy Zupanova Micka (The Mayor’s Micka) was produced, the first true playwright, Anton Tomaz Linhart.
The first theatre was built in 1765 but stayed for a long time an almost exclusive privilege of German and Italian artists. In 1867, first Dramaticno drustvo – the Dramatic Society (the most important person was Fran Levstik) and finally, in 1892, the national theatre was founded in Ljubljana (the first director became Ignacij Borstnik). Till 1914, Slovenian theatre performances were being held also in Trieste (where the theatre still exists although the city is part of Italy) and in Maribor, despite continuous problems mostly caused by national intolerance.
After World War I, when Slovenia became a part of The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians (and then of Yugoslavia itself in 1929), the Slovenian theatre was professionalized and started to keep pace with contemporary world trends. In the process of the so-called “Europeanisation of Slovenian theatre”, Slovenian theatre artists (namely Osip Sest, Milan Skrbinsek, Ciril Debevec, Bratko Kreft, Oton Zupancic, Josip Vidmar, Bojan Stupica...) – after long years of struggling for performances in their own language when they had to compete with German, Italian and Czech actors and directors – were determined to reach the level of contemporary European production and make the national theatre stand on an equal footing with others. They were influenced especially by the Burgtheater of Vienna and The Moscow Art Theatre; while the latter was important as regards new ideas in the art of acting and producing, the former was influential especially in promoting the established classics of repertory.
After World War II, Slovenia being one of the six republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the influence of the Soviet cultural politics on the Slovenian theatre was not very strong nor long lasting; the main reasons were the specific political situation and especially the Slovenian theatrical tradition rooted in the idea of the “Europeanisation” mentioned above. Many new theatres were established over the country (in Ljubljana, Kranj, Celje, Nova Gorica, Ptuj), including professional puppet theatres in Ljubljana and Maribor. On the other hand, experimental and alternative theatrical groups flourished (e.g., Oder 57 – Stage 57, Gledalisce Glej – Glej Theatre...), which have played an essential part in Slovenian theatrical life. Let us name some of the most important theatre directors (Slavko Jan, Bojan Stupica, Mile Korun, Dusan Jovanovic, ...), dramaturgs and art directors (Lojze Filipic, Bojan Stih, Dusan Moravec, Marko Slodnjak...) playwrights (Primoz Kozak, Dominik Smole, Gregor Strnisa, Andrej Hieng, Peter Bozic...) and actors (Marija Vera, Stane Sever, Milena Zupancic, Radko Polic, Polde Bibic ...) who have been active after World War II.
One of the main characteristics of the Slovenian theatre after World War II was a lively cultural communication between the republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which diminished after the independence of Slovenia in 1991.
From the eighties onwards, there has been a strong influence of the so-called physical theatre on the Slovenian theatre (on independent theatre groups in particular).
Current situation
Today, there are more than 100 productions a year (produced by 11 professional, public theatres), about 40 projects by independent professionals, not to mention amateur performances (there exist approximately 170 groups producing drama, 190 groups dealing with puppet art and 25 dance groups); having a population just under two million, Slovenian attendance of theatre productions is approaching 900,000 every year.
Besides professional theatre institutions all over Slovenia, other cultural institutions (one of the most important is without any doubt Cankarjev dom Ljubljana which acts also as (co)producer of alternative theatre performances) have organised theatre programmes, which consist of original and guest productions. There is also a considerable amount of national and international festivals organised by Slovenian institutions. On the other hand, Slovenian theatre artists do a lot of visiting productions abroad; many of them won awards at recognised theatre festivals.
The productions of public theatres (among them, The Slovenian National Theatres in Ljubljana and Maribor are the most important) are usually based on texts, from world to Slovenian classics (let us mention Ivan Cankar, Slavko Grum, Dominik Smole, Gregor Strnisa...) as well as on plays written by contemporary writers (among Slovenians especially Drago Jancar, Vinko Möderndorfer, Matjaz Zupancic...); performances of independent professional theatres can be described as physical theatre (e.g., Betontanc...), theatres of symbols (e.g., Koreodrama), street theatres (e.g. Gledalisce Ane Monró) etc.; productions of commercial theatres (e.g., Spas teater) are based on popular contemporary comedies; finally, various puppet productions are held all over Slovenia.
Among most prominent directors one can mention Meta Hocevar, Dusan Jovanovic, Tomaz Pandur, Eduard Miller, Janez Pipan, Damir Zlatar – Frey, Dragan Zivadinov, Vito Taufer, Katja Pegan, Emil Hrvatin, Matjaz Pograjc, Mateja Koleznik, Jernej Lorenci, Sebastijan Horvat, Tomi Janezic.
Akademija za gledalisce, radio, film in televizijo (The Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film and Television) was founded after World War II. It provides studies (BA – university degree) and training for actors, directors, dramaturgs, scenographers, costumographers. There is no study programme for playwrights yet.
Classical dance
Brief History and Current Situation
The Slovenian ballet began with the school theatre groups of Jesuits in productions of which ballet parts were inserted. In 18th and 19th century there were many guest ballet and pantomime performances by Austrian, German, and Italian groups.
The first Slovenian pantomime ballet was Mozicek (Little Man) by Josip Ipavec (first performed in 1901 in Graz); in 1912, it was first produced by Slovenian actors-dancers in Ljubljana. In 1918, the ballet was made part of the Slovenian National Theatre Ljubljana; thus the first Slovenian professional ballet ensemble and the ballet school were established (artists were of Slovene, Czech, Russian nationality). In 1946, the second professional ballet ensemble began work in Maribor.
In Ljubljana, dancers and choreographers Pia and Pino Mlakar, Slovenia’s most famous ballet couple, led the ballet theatre for almost 15 years; their professionalism and cosmopolitism had an important influence on Slovenian ballet. Under their patronage, plenty of young choreographers developed (M. Jeras, M. Sevnikova, I. Otrin, V. Dedovic, H. Neubauer, M. Jeras), of whom later neoclassicist Henrik Neubauer and after him neoexpressionis Metod Jeras took the leading positions in the theatre, consolidating and artistically improving Slovenian ballet. Other important artists included V. Dedovic, J. Kosi, Ksenija Hribar... In Maribor, one of the most important characters was Iko Otrin, who enriched classical repertory with experimental and avantgarde pieces.
Among the productions (up to the year of 2000, almost 200 ballet premieres, full-length, medium-length and shorter works, have been put on), many original Slovenian ballets have been produced in Ljubljana and Maribor (up to 2000, 52 full- and medium.length ballets and 23 mini-performances accompanied by music composed by Slovenians).
Ballet dancers are educated at the Ballet Schools (Srednja baletna sola) in Ljubljana and Maribor.
Modern dance
Brief History and Current Situation
Slovenians first got in touch with modern dance at the end of the 19th century when Bettina Ruffini performed a visiting production in Ljubljana. Later there were other performances of that kind as dancers Ritta Sachetti, Klavdija Margit, Valerija Kratina visited Slovenia.
In 1922, when Lidija Wisiakova performed, the choreographer being Valclav Vlcek, the Slovenian modern dance was born. In 1929, Meta Vidmar, a student of Mary Wigman, opened a school for modern dance. Other choreographers and dancers before World War II included Pia and Pino Mlakar, Katja Delak (who also established her own school), Marija Gradnik, Marta Paulin.
Meta Vidmar and Marta Paulin were active also after World War II; the former educated two influential Slovenian dancers, Lojzka Zerdin and Ziva Kraigher. Later, especially the activity of Jasna Knez and Ksenija Hribar, the first lady of Slovenian modern dance art, were of great importance for Slovenian modern dance.In 1984, Ksenija Hribar and a group of dancers founded PTL (Ljubljana Dance Theatre), the first professional contemporary dance company in Slovenia.
Nowadays, Slovenian modern dance presents a vivid and active part of Slovenian cultural scene. Under the patronage of PTL, several choreographers with different aesthetic approaches operate (Tanja Zgonc, Sinja Ozbolt...). There are also a considerable amount of independent groups of high artistic level and international reputation (Iztok Kovac and EN-KNAP, Matjaz Faric, Maja Delak, Branko Potocan...). On the other hand, many visiting performances are organised (one the most active institutions is Cankarjev dom Ljubljana, which annually brings 10-15 foreign productions to Ljubljana) which provide the Slovenian audience with information on the developments in contemporary dance.
Since 1999/2000, contemporary dance is taught at the Child-Care Secondary and Grammar School of Ljubljana (Srednja vzgojiteljska šola in gimnazija Ljubljana); although education in the contemporary dance has thus become part of the public school network, Slovenia still lacks proper infrastructure to provide better working and training conditions for dancers and choreographers.
Slovenian cultural policy
www.culturelink.org/culpol/slovenia.html
The Slovenian state budget allocates public funds to support Slovenian theatre and dance productions. About 15% of the money available is spent on theatre; 90% of the amount is spent on public theatres (that is, about 90% of the revenue income; the remaining 10% is obtained from ticket sale, sponsorships etc.), 1,5% on independent theatre performances (the other important source for independent groups are municipal funds), 3% on theatre festivals, 5,5% on other expenses, such as tours, the maintenance of theatre buildings, theatre associations.
16.5 % of the state money available is spent on music and dance; 90% of this money goes to public institutions (including the two “Slovenian National Theatres Opera and Ballet” in Ljubljana and Maribor), 10% is spent on other music and dance activities.
Contact addresses
1. Theatres
a. Public theatres
Slovensko narodno gledalisce Drama Ljubljana – The Slovenian National Theatre Drama Ljubljana
Erjavceva 1, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone.: + 386 (0)1 252 14 62
Fax: + 386 (0)1 252 38 85
sngdrama@sngdrama-lj.si, info@sngdrama-lj.si
http://www.sngdrama-lj.si/
Slovensko narodno gledalisce Drama Maribor – The Slovenian National Theatre Drama Maribor
Slovenska 27, 2000 Maribor
Phone: + 386 (0) 2 250 61 00
Fax: + 386 (0) 2 252 12 07
sng.maribor@sng-mb.si
http://www.sng-mb.si/
Slovensko mladinsko gledalisce – The Slovenian Mladinsko Theatre
Vilharjeva cesta 11, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2310610
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4335025
info@mladinsko-gl.si
http://www.mladinsko-gl.si/
Mestno gledalisce ljubljansko – The Ljubljana City Theatre
Copova 14, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 ( 0)1 4258222
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2517044
info@mgl.si
http://www.mgl.si/
Presernovo gledalisce Kranj – Preseren' Theatre Kranj
Glavni trg 6, 4000 Kranj
Phone: + 386 (0)4 2804900
Fax: + 386 (0)4 2804910
presern-gled@s5.net
http://www.presernovogledalisce.com/
Primorsko dramsko gledalisce Nova Gorica – Primorsko Drama Theatre Nova Gorica
Trg. Edvarda Kardelja 5, 5000 Nova Gorica
Phone: + 386 (0)5 3352200
Fax: + 386 (0)5 3321270
pdg@siol.net
http://pdg-ng.si/
Slovensko ljudsko gledalisce Celje – The Slovenian Folk Theatre Celje
Gledaliski trg 5, 3000 Celje, p.p. 49
Phone: + 386 (0)3 4264200
Fax: + 386 (0)3 4264220
slg-celje@celje.si
http://www2.arnes.si/slg-ce/
Slovensko stalno gledalisce Trst – Teatro stabile Slovene
Ulica Petronio 4/Via Petronio 4, 34138 Trst/Trieste, Italy
Phone: + 39 040.632664/65
Fax: + 39 040/368547
info@teaterssg.it
http://www.teaterssg.it/
Gledalisce Ptuj – Ptuj Theatre
Slovenski trg 13, 2250 Ptuj
Phone: + 386 (0)2 7493250
gp@gledalisce-ptuj.si
http://www.gledalisce-ptuj.si
Gledalisce Koper – Koper Theatre
p.p. 607, Verdijeva ulica 3, 6000 KOPER – CAPODISTRIA
Phone: + 386 (0)5 6271027
Fax: + 386 (0)5 6271287
Slovensko narodno gledalisce Opera in balet Ljubljana – The Slovenian National Theatre Opera and Ballet Ljubljana
Zupanciceva 1, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2411740
http://www2arnes.si/opera/
Slovensko narodno gledalisce Opera in balet Maribor – The Slovenian National Theatre Opera and Ballet Maribor
Slovenska 27, 2000 Maribor
Tel: + 386 (0)2 2506100
Fax: + 386 (0)2 2521207
sng.maribor@sng-mb.si
http://www.sng-mb.si/
Lutkovno gledalisce Ljubljana – Puppet Theatre of Ljubljana
Krekov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 3000970
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2316892
info.lgl@siol.net
http://www.lgl.si/
Lutkovno gledalisce Maribor – Puppet Theatre of Maribor
Rotovski trg 2, 2000 Maribor
Phone: + 386 (0)2 2281970
Fax: + 386 (0)2 2527412
info@lg-mb.si
http://www.lg-mb.si/
Sentjakobsko gledalisce Ljubljana – Sentjakobsko Theatre (semi-professional/amateur theatre)
Krekov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2312860, + 386 (0)1 4333012
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2312860, + 386 (0)1 4333012
info@sentjakobsko-gledalisce.si
http://www.sentjakobsko-gledalisce.si/
b. Independent Theatre Companies
PTL - Plesni teater Ljubljana – Ljubljana Dance Theatre
Živa Brecelj (director)
Kersnikova 4, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4323092
Metelkova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4308340
ptl@mail.ljudmila.org
EN-KNAP
Iztok Kovac (artistic director)
Metelkova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4306770
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4306775
office@en-knap.com
http://www.en-knap.com/
Betontanc
Matjaz Pograjc (founder)
Contact: Bunker Productions
Nevenka Koprivsek (director)
Slomškova 18, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4222470, + 386 (0)1 4222475
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2524563
bunker@siol.net
Koreodrama Ljubljana
Damir Zlatar Frey
Gornji trg 14, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4266508
koreodrama@guest.arnes.si
Gledalisce Ane Monró – The Ana Monró Theatre
Kersnikova 4, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4393890
ana.monro@kud-fp.si
http://www.anamonro.org/
Gledalisce Glej – Glej Theatre
Gregorciceva 3, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4219240
glej@siol.net
E.P.I. Center – E.P.I. Centre
Sebastijan Horvat (founder)
Prisojna 1, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4252687
natasa.zavolovsek@guest.arnes.si
Noordung Cosmokinetic Cabinet
Dragan Zivadinov (founder)
Zupanciceva 10, 1000 Ljubljana
Teater Gromka – Gromka Theatre
Andrej Morovic (director)
Strossmayerjeva 20, 1000 Ljubljana
Andrej.Morovic@guest.arnes.si
http://www.ljudmila.org/retina/metelkovamesto/
Zavod Projekt Atol – The Atol Project Institute
Marko Peljhan (director)
Ane Ziherlove 2, 1000 Ljubljana
makrolab@ljudmila.org
http://www.makrolab.ljudmila.org
Zavod Sploh – Sploh Institute
Valentina Cabro
Trpinceva 81, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 5407778
sploh@mail.ljudmila.org
Zavod Vitkar – Vitkar Institute (Dance Festival Red Beats Hrastnik)
Branko Potocan (director)
Metelkova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)31 657 810
fourkloor@yahoo.com
Spas Teater – Spas Theatre
Presernova 25, 1234 Menges
Phone: + 386 (0)41 333339
Fax: + 386 (0)1 7215257
info@spasteater.com
http://www.spasteater-kud.si/
Mini Teater Ljubljana – Mini Theater Ljubljana
Robert Waltl (founder, director)
Stihova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone/Fax: + 386 (0)1 4343620
E-mail: info@mini-teater.si, mini.teater@siol.net
http://www.mini-teater.si/
Freyer teater Ljubljana (puppet theatre)
Edi Majaron
Zemljemerska 13, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)40 232121
edvard.majaron@guest.arnes.si
Lutkovno gledalisce Joze Pengov – Puppet Theatre Joze Pengov
Draveljska 44, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 5071132
Fax: + 386 (0)1 5071132
Konj – Horse Theatre (puppet theatre)
Contact: Drustvo lutkovnih ustvarjalcev (Association of Puppet Theatre Artists)
Sasa Jovanovic (director)
Rozna dolina, Cesta II/9, 1000 Ljubljana
sasa.jovanovic@siol.net
Gledalisce Labirint – Labirint Theatre (puppet theatre)
Contact: Drustvo lutkovnih ustvarjalcev (Association of Puppet Theatre Artists)
Sasa Jovanovic (director)
Rozna dolina, Cesta II/9, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2568908
sasa.jovanovic@siol.net
Lutkovni studio Drvarnica – Woodshed Puppet Studio
Alenka Pirjevec (director)
Ulica Ivice Pirjevceve 36, 1211 Ljubljana Smartno
Phone: + 386 (0)1 5116164
jernej.slapernik@guest.arnes.si, alenka.pirjevec@guest.arnes.si
http://www2arnes.si/guest/ljtslco1s/puppets/studio.htm
Lutkovno gledalisce Fru Fru – Fru Fru Puppet Theatre
Irena Rajh Kunaver (contact person)
KUD France Preseren
Karunova 14, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2832288
irena@kud-fp.si
http://www.kud-fp.si
Lutkovno gledalisce Papilu – Puppet Theatre Papilu
Maja in Brane Solce (founders)
Hrvatini 204, 6280 Ankaran
Phone: + 386 (0)5 6526035
Maja.Bavdaz@guest.arnes.si
US (Louse; puppet theatre)
Contact: Drustvo lutkovnih ustvarjalcev (Association of Puppet Theatre Artists)
Sasa Jovanovic (director)
Rozna dolina, Cesta II/9, 1000 Ljubljana
sasa.jovanovic@siol.net
Zapik (puppet theatre)
Gregorciceva 13, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4255372
jelena.sitar-cvetko@guest.arnes.si
2. Other Institutions, Associations, Institutes...
Ministrstvo za kulturo – Ministry of Culture
Maistrova 10, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 3695900
Fax: + 386 (0)1 3695901
mkinfo@gov.si
http://www.sigov.si/mk/slo/
Slovenski gledaliski in filmski muzej – The Slovenian Theatre and Film Museum
Mestni trg 17, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2510142, + 386 (0)1 2512728
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2510142
ITI – International Theatre Institute
c/o SNG Opera in Balet Ljubljana
Cankarjeva 11, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2411728
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4262249
tatjana.azman1@guest.arnes.si
http://iti.unesco.org/amt/countries/p_SLOVENIA.html
UNIMA Slovenija
Stihova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4343620
Fax.: + 386 (0)1 4343620
info@unima-drustvo.si
http://www.unima-drustvo.si/
Cankarjev dom
Presernova 10, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2417100, + 386 (0)1 2417147
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2417298
cankarjev.dom@cd-cc.si
http://www.cd-cc.si/
KUD France Preseren
Karunova 14, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2832288
andreja@kud-fp.si
http://www.kud-fp.si
Kulturni dom Spanski borci
Zaloska 61, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 5405700
Fax: + 386 (0)1 5405705
Galerija Kapelica – Kapelica Gallery
Jurij Krpan (art director)
Kersnikova 4, 1000 Ljubljana
jurij.krpan@kapelica.org
http://www.kapelica.org
Bunker Productions
Nevenka Koprivsek (director)
Slomškova 18, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0) 5 9710001, mobile: +386 (0)51 269906
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2314492
bunker@siol.net
Drustvo za sodobni ples Slovenije – Slovenian Contemporary Dance Association
Metelkova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4322390
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4322390
lj.dsps@guest.arnes.si
Kibla Maribor
Ulica kneza Koclja 9, 2000 Maribor
Phone: + 386 (0) 2 2294012
Fax: + 386 (0)2 2294020
http://www.kibla.org/
KUD Mreza
Masarykova 24
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia,
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4340345,
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4323378
metelko@mail.ljudmila.org
http://www.ljudmila.org/metelko/
Ops! zavod Ljubljana – Ops! Institute Ljubljana
Gregor Kamnikar (director)
Jarska 14, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 5443136
ops@siol.net
Delak (centre for performance research)
Jana Pavlic (director)
Mestni trg 17, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2415812
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2415816
delak@delak.org
http://www.delak.org/
Zavod Muzeum – Muzeum, Institute for Art Production, Distribution and Publishing
Barbara Novakovic Kolenc (director)
Office: Breg 8, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: +386 1 422 02 90
Fax: +386 1 422 02 95
muzeum@guest.arnes.si
http://www.muzeum.si
3. Schools
Akademija za gledalisce, radio, film in televizijo – Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television
Nazorjeva 3, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2510412, + 386 (0)1 2510503
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2510450
agrft-gledalisce@uni-lj.si
http://www.agrft.uni-lj.si/
Srednja glasbena in baletna sola Ljubljana – Ljubljana Music and Ballet School
Vegova 7, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2521919
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2521932
http://www.s-sgbs.lj.edus.si/index2.html
Srednja glasbena in baletna sola Maribor – Maribor Dance and Ballet School
Mladinska 12, 2000 Maribor
Phone: + 386 (0)2 2287280
Fax: + 386 (0)2 2295781
ss-sgbs.mb@guest.arnes.si
http://www2.arnes.si/~sssgbsmb/
Srednja vzgojiteljska šola in gimnazija Ljubljana – Child-Care Secondary and Grammar School of Ljubljana
The Department for Contemporary Dance (Maja Delak – head)
Kardeljeva plošcad 16, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 5340589, + 386 (0)1 5892265
Fax: + 386 (0)1 5685535
cvetka.novak@guest.arnes.si
http://www2.arnes.si/~ssljvzg2s/
Plesni studio Intakt – Dance Studio Intakt
Contact: Kersnikova 4, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4317010 (int. 226)
Plesni forum Celje - Celje Dance Forum
Goga Stefanovic Erjavec (art director)
Tkalska 9, 3000 Celje
Phone: + 386 (0)3 5413125
gordana.stefanovic@guest.arnes.si
http://www.plesniforum-kud.si/
Plesna izba Maribor – Maribor Dance Forum
Minka Veselic Koloca (manager)
Partizanska 5, 2000 Maribor
pcm.maribor@siol.net
Dramska sola Barice Blenkus – Barica Blenkus Drama School
Barica Blenkus (founder)
Rozmanova 12, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone/Fax: + 386 (0) 4338342; + 386 (0) 4326106
kdsbble@guest.arnes.si
http://www2.arnes.si/~kdsbble3/dsbb.html
4. Festivals
Borstnikovo srecanje – Borstnik Theater Festival (festival of Slovenian theatres; annual; autumn; Maribor)
Organized by Slovensko narodno gledalisce Drama Maribor – The Slovenian National Theatre Drama Maribor
Slovenska 27, 2000 Maribor
Phone: + 386 (0) 2 250 61 00
Fax: + 386 (0) 2 252 12 07
sng.maribor@sng-mb.si
http://www.borstnikovo.sng-mb.si/
Teden slovenske drame – The Slovenian Drama Week (festival of productions based on Slovenian plays; annual; spring; Kranj)
organized by Presernovo gledalisce Kranj – Preseren' Theatre Kranj
Glavni trg 6, 4000 Kranj
Phone: + 386 (0)4 2804900
Fax: + 386 (0)4 2804910
presern-gled@s5.net
http://www.presernovogledalisce.com/teden_drame.asp
Dnevi komedije – The Days of Comedy (festival of comedies produced by Slovenian theatres; annual; January-February; Celje)
Organized by Slovensko ljudsko gledalisce Celje – The Slovenian Folk Theatre Celje
Gledaliski trg 5, 3000 Celje, p.p. 49
Phone: + 386 (0)3 4264200
Fax: + 386 (0)3 4264220
slg-celje@celje.si
http://www2.arnes.si/slg-ce/dk/2002/indexdk.htm
Primorski poletni festival – The Primorsko Summer Festival (international theatre and dance festival; annual; July-August; Portoroz, Izola, Koper)
Verdijeva ulica 5, 6000 KOPER – CAPODISTRIA
Phone: + 386 (0)5 62717882
pp.festival@siol.net
http://www.primorski-festival.si/
SKUP (Slovenian festival of chamber theatre; annual; June; Ptuj)
Organized by Gledalisce Ptuj – Ptuj Theatre
Slovenski trg 13, 2250 Ptuj
Phone: + 386 (0)2 7493250
gp@gledalisce-ptuj.si
http://www.gledalisce-ptuj.si
Festival monodrame Ptuj – A Festival of Monodrama Ptuj (festival of Slovenian productions based on monodramas; annual; March, Ptuj)
Organized by Gledalisce Ptuj – Ptuj Theatre
Slovenski trg 13, 2250 Ptuj
Phone: + 386 (0)2 7493250
gp@gledalisce-ptuj.si
http://www.gledalisce-ptuj.si
Mladi levi – Young Lions (international festival of young theatre and dance artists; annual; August)
Organized by Bunker Productions
Nevenka Koprivsek (director)
Slomskova 18, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)5 9710001, mobile: +386 (0)51 269906
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2314492
nevenka.koprivsek@guest.arnes.si, bunker@siol.net
Ana Desetnica (international street theatre festival; annual; June; Ljubljana and Maribor)
Organized by Gledalisce Ane Monró – The Ana Monró Theatre
Kersnikova 4, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4393890
ana.monro@kud-fp.si
http://www.anamonro.org/deset/desetnica.htm
Trnfest (international festival of dance and theatre performances, exhibitions, film projections, music events, children's events; annual; August; Ljubljana)
Andreja Bolcina (coordinator)
organized by KUD France Preseren Ljubljana
Karunova 14, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Phone: + 386 (0)1 2832288
andreja@kud-fp.si
http://www.kud-fp.si
Festival Lent (art festival; annual; June-July; Maribor)
Organized by Narodni dom Maribor
Kneza Koclja 9, 2000 Maribor
Phone: + 386 (0) 2 2294000
Fax: + 386 (0) 2 25 253 76
nd@nd-mb.si
http://www.nd-mb.si/nd/lent.htm
http://lent.slovenija.net/
Mesto zensk – City of Women (international annual festival of female artists; annual; October; Ljubljana)
Contact: Kersnikova 4, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4381580
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4381585
info@cityofwomen-a.si
http://www.cityofwomen-a.si/
Exodos (international festival of contemporary performing arts; annual; Ljubljana)
Contact: Exodos
Metelkova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
lj.exodos@guest.arnes.si
http://www.exodos-festival.si/
Ex Ponto (international theatre festival; annual; Ljubljana)
Organized by Kulturno drustvo B-51
Presernova 7, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4269405
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4262252, mobile: +386 (0)41 200390
b51@mail.ljudmila.org
http://www.ljudmila.org/exponto/
Vdor 21 – Break 21 (international festival of young emerging artists)
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4380300; mobile: + 386 (0)41 390643; + 386 (0)41 370788
info@break21.org
http://www.break21.org/
Ljubljanski poletni festival – Ljubljana Summer Festival (music and dance festival; annual; summer; Ljubljana)
Organized by Festival Ljubljana
Trg francoske revolucije 1, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4264340
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2521288
http://www.festival-lj.si/home.php?what=festival&id_festival=1&id_menu=15
Rdece Zore – Red Sunrises (festival of women artists; annual; March; Ljubljana – Metelkova mesto)
natasa.s@guest.arnes.si, tea.hvala@radiostudent.si
http://www.ljudmila.org/metelko/rdece/
Festival otroskih in mladinskih predstav Zlata palicica – Zlata palicica Children's and Youngsters' Play Festival (festival of Slovenian productions for children; annual; Ljubljana)
Organized by Kulturni dom Spanski borci
Zaloska 61, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 5405700
Fax: + 386 (0)1 5405705
Poletni lutkovni pristan – Summer Dream Pier (international puppet festival; annual; Maribor)
Organized by Lutkovno gledalisce Maribor – Puppet Theatre of Maribor
Rotovski trg 2, 2000 Maribor
Phone: + 386 (0)2 2281970
Fax: + 386 (0)2 2527412
mb.lutke@planetsi.net
http://www.lg-mb.si/
Klemencicevi dnevi – The Klemencic Days (festival of public and independent professional puppet theatres; biennial; June; Novo Mesto)
Darka Ceh (programme director)
Novi trg 5, 8000 Novo Mesto
klemencicevi.dnevi@guest.arnes.si
http://www2.arnes.si/~ljish6/festival.htm
Lutke, Lutke – Puppets, Puppets (international puppet project; September 2002)
Organized by UNIMA Slovenija
Stihova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4343620
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4343620
info@unima-drustvo.si
http://www.unima-drustvo.si/
Lutke – Puppets (international festival of puppet theatres; annual; September; Ljubljana)
Organized by Lutkovno gledalisce Ljubljana – Puppet Theatre of Ljubljana
Krekov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 3000970
Fax: + 386 (0)1 2316892
info.lgl@siol.net
http://www.lgl.si/
Mini poletje za otroke – Children's Mini Summer (international festival of children puppet theatres; summer)
Organized by Mini Teater
Stihova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4343620
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4343620
robert.waltl@guest.arnes.si
5. Magazines
Lutka (specialist puppet theatre journal)
Kulturno umetniško društvo Klemenčičevi dnevi
Novi trg 5, 8000 Novo Mesto
Phone: + 386 (0)1 3645279
klemencicevi.dnevi@guest.arnes.si
Maska (performing arts journal; publishes also books on theatre)
Metelkova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: + 386 (0)1 4313122
Fax: + 386 (0)1 4313122
maska@mail.ljudmila.org
http://www.maska.si
Cooperation with the Netherlands
The Mini Teater puppet theatre from Ljubljana in 2002 staged nine animal stories by Dutch writer Toon Tellegen. The author attended the premiere, where he also read several of other animal stories in Dutch, while Slovenian actors read the Slovenian translations.
Recent years have seen especially fruitful coperation in the field of contemporary dance. Emio Greco from the Netherlands performed in 2001 in Cankarjev dom with great success.
2003 will see a major presentation of Dutch mime theatre: “Touch of Dutch” festival between 24 and 31 March.
The festival is organised by Ops Productions, together with Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre, PTL - Ljubljana Dance Theatre, Puppet Theatre Ljubljana, and National Gallery.Performing groups: Stuffed Puppet Theatre, De Daders, De Groep van Steen, Suver Nuver, Hotel Modern, Bronkhorst & Friends, Rob List, Hans Hof Ensemble, Karina Holla.
The festival will be followed by a workshop under the guidance of Karina Holla (1-7 April, 2003).
More info:
Ops! Institute Ljubljana; March 2003
Contact persons: Gregor Kamnikar, Petar Todorov
Jarska 14, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: +386 (0)1 5443136
E-mail: ops@siol.net
Dutch artists have been in recent years regularly participating at Exodos, City of Women, Young Lione, Break 21, Ana Desetnica and Trnfest festivals.
Useful links
http://iti.unesco.org/amt/countries/p_SLOVENIA.html
http://www.culturelink.org/culpol/slovenia.html
http://www.uvi.si/eng/slovenia/in-brief/arts-culture/
