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Union des Théâtres de l'Europe gathered, in the last 3 decades, some of the most important European theatres and artists. Through festivals, exhibitions, exchanges, masterclasses, cooperation projects, the UTE help create a continuous flow between West and East, between generations, between tradition and innovation. Our celebration is inspired by this rich history. With the help of the **Interferences International Theatre Festival**, we wish to remember some of the best performances presented at past editions of the UTE festival and look forward to new horizons.

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Something’s up, but so what? Nothing serious, of course, think the children of the sun. A group of memorably and tragicomically superficial middle-class individuals have no worries about the outbreak of cholera in their vicinity, nor the distant – or is it nearby? – rumbling of cannons. Theirs is a typical response of society that fails to grasp the danger because it has failed to change. Engaging in pathetic love affairs, they are oblivious to reality around them. They are captives of a world they do not grasp, captives of their “silly” problems, captives of their tragicomic fate.

Photo credits Peter Uhan
More information [here](lhttps://www.drama.si/en/event/children-of-the-sun/).

Children of the Sun

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The Slovenian National Theatre Drama Ljubljana (in Slovenian, SNG Drama Ljubljana a.k.a.
the Drama) is the oldest state-funded theatre house in the country and a public institution of
exceptional national importance. Its early beginnings date back to 1867 when the Dramatic
Society was founded in Ljubljana, thus in 2027 the Drama will celebrate its 160th jubilee. Not
only is the SNT Drama Ljubljana the principal Slovenian repertory drama theatre house with a
44-member resident ensemble, but it is also one of the most influential and prominent
cultural institutions in the greater SEE region and a part of the European Route of Historic
Theatres, supported by the European Union. The Drama, which in the last two decades
presented its productions in more than fifty countries around the world, joined the Union of
European Theatres (UTE) in 2023. 
The Drama is oriented in exploring theatre art in the deepest sense of the word and
transcending the national and international levels of excellence. The outstanding potential of
the SNT Drama Ljubljana is consistently reflected by its repertoire and numerous awards
won in Slovenia and internationally, by a line-up of prominent and up-and-coming theatre
directors and their creative collaborators, and most importantly, by stage presentations of
the Drama’s outstanding resident ensemble.
Located in its historic theatre building (built in 1911), the Drama’s central venue is the Main
Stage, primarily intended for the staging of classical and contemporary Slovenian and
international plays. The Main Stage has a capacity of 425 seats in total – the stalls, the circle,
boxes and the balcony. The Small Stage, in Slovenian known as Mala Drama, has been a
venue for staging chamber plays, Slovenian and international alike, especially contemporary
ones, for more than fifty years. The auditorium of the Small Stage has a capacity of 100
seats. Comprehensive renovation of the SNT Drama Ljubljana is due to start in 2024 and the
opening of the renovated theatre house is expected to take place in September 2026. In the
meantime, the Drama will continue its artistic vocation and operate at a temporary venue in
Ljubljana.

Photo credit: Peter Uhan/SNG Drama Ljubljana

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