Award-Winning Drama under the Stars
Award-Winning Drama under the Stars
“Woman of the Anthem” at Fort Forno – Award-Winning Drama under the Stars
This Saturday, the historic Fort Forno becomes the open-air stage for “Woman of the Anthem”, a powerful theatrical production by playwright Davor Špišić, directed by Robert Raponja.
The play portrays the life of Paula Preradović, author of the Austrian national anthem and granddaughter of Croatian poet Petar Preradović. Raised in Pula, Paula lived between cultures, languages, and ideologies – a life brought to the stage with emotional depth and artistic brilliance.
“Woman of the Anthem” is a collaboration between Teatar Fort Forno, Istrian National Theatre – City Theatre Pula, Croatian National Theatre Mostar, and Association Intermezzo Sarajevo, with the support of the Austrian Cultural Forum. The play received the prestigious Marin Držić Award for best contemporary play from the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media in 2022.
The cast includes:
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�� Monika Duvnjak as Paula – Winner of the “Nada Subotić” Award for Best Young Actress
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�� Selma Alispahić (Mother/Father) – Awarded “Actor of Europe” and Best Supporting Role at the 2024 Brčko International Theatre Meetings
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�� Anita Schmidt as Irina (Drama principal, HNK Osijek)
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�� Katica Šubarić as Gerda (Winner of the 2023 Croatian Acting Award)
Creative Team:
�� Music: Antonija Pacek
�� Costumes: Desanka Janković
�� Set Design: Jasmina Pacek
�� Lighting Design: Anđela Kusić
✍️ Dramaturgy: Davor Špišić
Free tourist train transport is available to Fort Forno:
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Departure at 20:30 near Babaloo
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Stop at 20:35 at Paleo Park
�� Date: Saturday
�� Time: 20:30 (train departure) / 21:00 (show start)
�� Location: Fort Forno, Bale, Croatia
Join us for an unforgettable theatrical evening under the stars!
