Belgrade National Theatre Actors: 'We Were Forced to Take This Step Again and We Will Be Persistent'
After last night's performance 'The Master and Margarita', actors of the National Theatre in Belgrade came on stage with banners 'Change of Management Immediately' and 'The National is the National', and leading actors of this theatre, Aleksandar Srećković Kubura and Nela Mihailović, briefly explained to the audience that they were forced to go on strike again.
Belgrade National Theatre Actors: ‘We Were Forced to Take This Step Again and We Will Be Persistent’ Actors of the Belgrade National Theatre have initiated a warning strike, displaying banners that call for an immediate change in management and emphasizing the theatre’s importance. They explained to the audience that they were compelled to take this action due to numerous issues affecting the institution’s functioning and reputation. The strike comes after the theatre’s artistic director stated that the stage would no longer be used for propaganda.
- Actors of the Belgrade National Theatre went on strike after a performance, holding banners demanding management change.
- They cited numerous problems affecting the institution and its reputation as reasons for the strike.
- The strike is a warning action by the SINGLUS Trade Union.
- The theatre’s artistic director had previously stated that the stage would not be tolerated for propaganda.
- A criminal complaint was filed by the SINGLUS Trade Union against the Minister of Culture and the theatre’s leadership.
- The union believes that certain actions have caused serious consequences for the theatre’s functioning and its public image.
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