The 18th International Actors’ Festival, Zaplet 18, has officially opened at Jazavac City Theatre in Banja Luka with the premiere of “And They Lived Happily Ever After…?”, directed by Slađana Kilibarda and based on a play by Nina Horvat.
The festival runs until October 28, bringing together theatre companies from BiH, Serbia and Croatia for a competitive program and a series of accompanying events dedicated to acting, theatrical arts and the local theatre scene.
This year’s edition also introduces a special program titled Zaplet 100’s, showcasing productions created in Banja Luka over the past year that have distinguished themselves through their artistic quality.
Regional theatre companies take the stage
The competitive program continues on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. with My Theatre, performed by Belgrade’s Atelje 212.
On Thursday, October 22, audiences will have the opportunity to see Matija, produced by Arterarij from Zagreb.
The following evening, Friday, October 23, the National Theatre of Sombor will present Why Is He Laughing?
Saturday, October 24, is reserved for Fatal Outcome of Athletic Injuries, produced by Sarajevo’s My Theatre.
The competitive portion of the festival concludes on Sunday, October 25, with a concert by the Sarajevo-based band Letu Štuke and the festival’s awards ceremony.
Zaplet 100’s highlights Banja Luka theatre productions
A special segment dedicated to local theatre productions begins on Monday, October 26, with Experiment: Civilization, a joint production by Nevid Theatre and Studio Spotless.
On Tuesday, October 27, the Academy of Arts in Banja Luka and the Student Cultural Center will present A Son, Mother and Father Sit at the Table and Remain Silent for a Long Time.
The festival will officially close on Wednesday, October 28, with the premiere of What Will Grow When You Plant a Heart, produced by Jazavac City Theatre.
Through this program, Zaplet continues to highlight the creativity of local artists and productions that have shaped Banja Luka’s theatrical life.
Actor discussions and exhibition mark 20 years of Jazavac
The accompanying program includes roundtable discussions following each performance, moderated by Aleksandar Vasiljević, as well as an exhibition titled 20 Years of Jazavac.
Audiences will also be able to participate in Conversations with and About Actors, a series of meetings with prominent performers from the region.
The guest schedule includes:
- October 21, at 10:00 p.m. – Vojin Ćetković
- October 22 – Vesna Trivalić
- October 23 – Olga Odanović
- October 26 – Nataša Ivančević
Tickets and admission information
Tickets for festival performances are available exclusively at the Jazavac City Theatre box office, with no reservations accepted.
The box office is open on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission to all accompanying programs is free.
The 18th edition of Zaplet continues its tradition of bringing theatre artists and audiences together, with a particular focus on acting, professional exchange and showcasing productions from across the region, while celebrating two decades of Jazavac City Theatre.
Source: RTRS
