May 7, 2026, 8:00 p.m., Serbian National Theatre
ON THE WOLF’S TRAIL
Youth Theatre, Novi Sad
Jack London’s novel The Call of the Wild inspired Czech director Jakub Maksymov to create a theatrical composition for six actors, one drummer, ten microphones, four dogs, and one deer. On the Wolf’s Trail tells the story of Buck, a dog sold during the Gold Rush to work in the Canadian province. Buck’s life story is filled with hardships brought on by unfamiliar circumstances, but also by the uncompromising freedom awakening within him. The actors in this production push the boundaries of puppetry, and as they create a wondrous phantasmagoria on stage, they transport the audience into another dimension—making On the Wolf’s Trail feel like a small masterpiece.
Cast: Saša Latinović, Slavica Vučetić, Slobodan Ninković, Jelica Gligorin, Dejan Šarković, Neda Danilović, and Aleksa Ilić
Director: Jakub Maksymov
Dramaturgy: Jakub Maksymov and Carolina Arandia
Set and Costume Design: Carolina Arandia
Puppet Design: Marek Šterbák and Vjačeslav Zubkov
Music: Lazar Novkov
Duration: 60 minutes
Age: 5+
May 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Youth Theatre
XENIA AND THE HUNTER
Youth Theatre, Novi Sad
Xenia and the Hunter is the story of a girl who struggles because she is different from her peers. However, once she realizes that her uniqueness is in fact her strength—and when she begins to rely on what she does best—a life lived to the fullest opens up before her. This is a powerful story about the value of perseverance and the importance of fighting for one’s dreams. Those who persist in pursuing their dreams make the world a different, better place to live in. Without them, there would be neither beauty nor art.
Cast: Ksenija Mitrović and Slobodan Ninković
Based on the story of the same name by Aleksandra Vrebalov
Director: Emilija Mrdaković
Dramaturgy: Teodora Marković
Concept, Puppet, Set and Costume Design: Adriana Dobreva
Music: Aleksandra Vrebalov
Duration: 60 minutes
Age: 5+
May 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m., Novi Sad Theatre / Újvidéki Színház
BANDITS
Youth Theatre, Novi Sad
Branislav Nušić’s Bandits, directed by Olja Đorđević, is a witty, high-spirited exploration of mentality and the spirit of the times—questioning the relationship between past and present, and reflecting youth against an outdated school system. Those unfamiliar with it will discover everything about the bandits of the 21st century: a skibidi crew that scams, targets, and heals, and when needed, also resolves and flexes. You’ll also hear who’s brain-rotted, who should be banned or supported, about cringe, and who qualifies as a sigma. In short—everything in one place, in 90 minutes. A theatre reader overdose.
Cast: Slavica Vučetić, Jelica Gligorin, Neda Danilović, Marija Radovanov, Uroš Lazović, Slobodan Ninković, Aleksa Ilić, Saša Latinović, Aleksandar Milković, and Ivan Đurić
Adaptation and Direction: Olja Đorđević
Set Design: Marija Kalabić
Costume Design: Milica Grbić Komazec
Music: Irena Popović Dragović
Movement Direction: Andreja Kulešević
Duration: 90 minutes
Age: 10+
May 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m., Youth Theatre
THE MAGIC FLUTE
Youth Theatre, Novi Sad
Mozart’s The Magic Flute, performed by the actors of the Youth Theatre, is a lively opera for children that introduces young audiences to a genre they will encounter later in life. Is the day brighter, or is the night more radiant? These are the questions posed through its rich musical score. In the direction of Renata Carola Gatica—an Argentine director based in Croatia—the production reveals the remarkable musical abilities of the Youth Theatre ensemble, thanks to which children leave each performance humming its well-known arias.
Cast: Saša Latinović, Uroš Lazović, Ksenija Mitrović, Slobodan Ninković, Marija Radovanov, and Aleksandar Milković
Director: Renata Carola Gatica
Text: Milica Sinkauz and Ivana Đula
Music: Ivana Đula and Luka Vrbanic
Repetiteur: Agota Vitkai Kučera
Set Design: Vesna Popović
Costume and Puppet Design: Milica Grbić Komazec
Duration: 55 minutes
Age: 5+