Festival glumca (Actor's Festival)
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Festival glumca (the Actor's Festival) in Nikšić is the region's theatre festival devoted to the actor — performances are chosen and judged for the acting itself. The 21st edition ran from 16 to 21 November 2025, confirming two decades of tradition.
Each edition brings five productions from across the former Yugoslavia: in 2025 theatres from Sarajevo, Novi Sad, Belgrade's Zvezdara teatar, Varaždin and the Montenegrin National Theatre. A celebrity jury of acting greats — Dara Džokić, Irfan Mensur and Boda Ninković in 2025 — awards the festival's honours, crowned by the "Veljko Mandić" award.
The festival's signature is intimacy with the craft: post-show talks bring audiences face to face with the performers, and November evenings in Nikšić revolve around who acted best rather than which production was flashiest. For theatre lovers it is a rare chance to see the ex-Yugoslav acting elite compete on one stage in a single week.
Performances are ticketed; the talks follow the shows each evening.
A festival about actors
Productions are selected and judged for the acting — the performer is the star of the festival.
Ex-Yu theatre elite
Five productions per edition from theatres across the former Yugoslavia.
Stars on the jury
Acting greats judge the festival — Dara Džokić, Irfan Mensur and Boda Ninković in 2025.
Meet the cast
Post-show talks connect audiences directly with the performers.
Competition performances
Five productions from across the former Yugoslavia — in 2025 from Sarajevo, Novi Sad, Zvezdara, Varaždin and the CNP
Jury and awards
A jury of acting stars (Dara Džokić, Irfan Mensur, Boda Ninković in 2025) presents honours including the "Veljko Mandić" award
Post-show talks
Audience conversations with the actors after each performance
Nikšić Theatre, Nikšić
