By the 1890s Tchaikovsky’s homosexuality was an open secret in the upper echelons of Russian society where a doctrine of “don’t ask don’t tell” was generally adhered to. The codex of honour at the Imperial School of Jurisprudence in St.Petersburg, Tchaikovsky’s alma mater, called for suicide as the only possible redemption in case of open …

As part of Theatre Night, this year under circumstances different from those of previous years, visitors once again had the opportunity to enjoy the ballet Lace by choreographer Maša Kolar and composer Tena Novak, demonstrating with their arrival that they feel safe in the theatre and have not given up on it. Immediately after the …

Dear Audience, We wish to inform you that, according to the new decision by the Civil Protection Headquarters of the Republic of Croatia on restricting social gatherings which goes into effect on November 22, 2020, our Theatre, as an institution characterized by professional artistic performances and programs, is exempt from the new epidemiological measures which limit …

Sophocles’s “Oedipus the King”, adapted and directed by Luciano Delprato, is the best performance by the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc in the 2019/2020 season, and the winner of the Đuro Rošić Award for the best performance of the Rijeka CNT’s entire program last season. This play-puppet show was created in cooperation with the …

Dear Audience, Due to the emergence of a positive test for the SARS – CoV – 2 virus in the acting ensemble of the play “The Decamerone”, we have unfortunately been forced to postpone the premiere of the play originally announced for November 20, as well as the first two reprise performances on November 23 and …

Ticket sales for December shows have begun. The Rijeka premiere of the Italian Drama’s play “Adriatico” by author and director Siniša Novković awaits you on December 4, with a reprise performance scheduled for December 10. This play was created in collaboration with the Split City Youth Theatre and already delighted the Split audience at its premiere …