Musical Performance: Qualcosa di Grande – Italy
By: Shqipe Malushi From the moment the lights kissed the stage and five luminous beings leapt into view—full of ease, full of dreams—it felt as though the theatre itself had…
Events
The Big Giggle is a physical/site specific performance with audiences interaction involved. In this performance, you will be going on a journey of reconnecting with the origin. The origin, what is that? Come to find out. This performance is highly non-sense. In order to have a better experience, please drop your logics and come with one of your favorite objects (soft toy? Leaf? Music box? Egg? It can be anything on the Earth, as long as you love it and would love to share with everyone else who is on this Big Giggle journey together.)
Carmen embodies pain, passion, and a cry for freedom, emotions that flamenco masterfully represents in its rawest and most primal form.
Despite the passage of time, Carmen’s message of freedom and courage remains relevant in a world where women continue to fight for their rights. Carmen is the archetype of a woman who confronts a hostile and violent male-dominated world.
Despite the passage of time, Carmen’s message of freedom and courage remains relevant in a world where women continue to fight for their rights. Carmen is the archetype of a woman who confronts a hostile and violent male-dominated world.
Programme
Day 1 – 16.06.2025
FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY / FEMART AND PRISHTINA MUNICIPALITY / Concert by Shkodra Elektronike / Albania
20:00
AMC Hall, Obiliq
Day 2 – 17.06.2025
Workshop “On Self Expression & Creating”
Mentors: Jehonë Jahaj and A R B Ë R E S H Ë
10:00 – 12:00
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
Feminist Talk “BEHIND THE WALLS - Voices that are never heard in public”
Panelists: Angie Rottensteiner (artist from the Biloura Collective / Italy), Bergita Curri (specialist at the Institute of Forensic Medicine of Kosovo), Vlora Leci (Kosovo Police), Chiara Bosco (artist from the Biloura Collective / Italy), Gresa Kelmendi (Manager of the PVPT Center / Kosova) Moderator: Valdete Idrizi (activist / Kosovo)
11:00 – 12:30
Oda Theatre, Prishtina
Feature Film “Guida Romantica a Posti Perduti” / Italy
Director: Georgia Farina / Screenplay: Georgia Farina, Charles Sauce, Heidrun Schleef / Stars: Clive Owen, Jasmine Trinca, Irène Jacob
13:00 – 14:45
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
EUROPEAN PREMIERE - Dance theater performance “Silent Voices” / Italy
A Performance by Biloura Intercultural Arts Collective / Direction: Angie Rottensteiner, Chiara Bosco / Performers: Yunjung Kim, Silvia Ribero, Julienne Schembri / Visuals: Yooseung Jung, Francesca Centonze, Valentina Corrado / Dramaturgy: Chiara Bosco / Composition and Sound Design: Angie Rottensteiner / Light Design: Alice Colla
20:00 – 20:50
Oda Theatre, Prishtina
Concert “Tales of Scapes” by Liburn Jupolli Ensemble / Kosova
Yllka Simnica (flute, kaval, ocarina) / Philip Konrad Labhart (trumpet, fyell i shokës – Switzerland) / Fisnik Behluli (trumpet – Kosova) / Granit Havolli (drums, percussion) / Galdon Reçica (octo, sharki) / Liburn Jupolli (synths, theremin, lahuta, çifteli, piano)
21:00
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
Afterparty at Bubble Bar
Pub with DJ Gent Muhaxheri
22:00
Bubble Bar
Day 3 – 18.06.2025
Workshop “Artivism: Creating Art for Change”
Mentors: Artists of the BILOURA Intercultural Arts Collective
10:00 – 13:30
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
Feminist Talk: “Motherhood & Mental Health: Reclaiming Our Narratives” / Kosova
Panelists: Laberie Carreti (Program Officer at AMC / Kosova), Donika Gashi (Journalist / Kosova), Laurie Vandegar (Family Therapist / Belgium), Teuta Reçica (Midwife at the MFHC Lipjan / Kosova), Valmira Thaqi (playwright and producer / Kosova). Moderator: Sherife Kçiku Vishaj (Communications Specialist / Kosova) / Moderator: Sherife Kçiku Vishaj (Communications Specialist / Kosova)
11:00 – 13:00
French Institute, Prishtina
Workshop “The Invisible Load – Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood”
Mentor: Laurie Vandegar
13:30-15:30
French Institute, Prishtina
Networking Event between artists, activists and institutional leaders (by invitation only)
17:00 – 18:30
Embassy of Luxembourg, Prishtina
Performance “Marrja Zezë - Funeral of Shame” / Germany
Director: Jehonë Jahaj / Performers: Jehonë Jahaj and A R B Ë R E S H Ë
19:00 – 20:30
Oda Theatre, Prishtina
"Hands of Fire, Hearts of Freedom" – Frame Drums performance/ Kosova
Performers: Shpejtim Smaqi and Sabahete Hasani
21:00 – 22:00
Oda Theatre, Prishtina
Afterparty at Bubble Bar
Pub with DJ Rina Gosalci
22:00
Bubble Bar
Day 4 – 19.06.2025
Workshop “ReCrafted: Sustainable Costume Design”/ England
Grace Rumsey
10:00 – 12:00
Reading Room, National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
International Conference “Art + Mind: Healing, Mental Health & Burnout in Creative Resistance”
Performance by the Women's Choir “Okarina” / Opening speech: Rita Glavitza (Austrian Development Agency / Austria) PANELI 1: Arti si Mjet Shërimi – Si Mund të Shërojë Arti Shoqërinë? Paneliste: Ana Isakovic (Serbi), Zana Hoxha (Kosovë), Ilire Vinca (Kosovë), Driada Dervishi (Shqipëri), Janet Reineck (Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës), Hanna Shestakova (Ukrainë).Moderator: Arbër Selmani (Kosovë). / PANELI 2: Si i Trajtojmë Çështjet e Shëndetit Mendor në Industrinë Kreative? Paneliste: Sibel Halimi (Kosovë), Dr. Mariel Leclère (Francë), Maja Mitić (Serbi), Blerta Zeqiri (Kosovë), Linda Llulla Gashi (Kosovë). Moderatore: Edita Doli (Kosovë). PANELI 3: Lodhja kronike tek Artistët dhe Aktivistët / Paneliste: Sabeena Akhtar (Mbretëria e Bashkuar), Shqipe Malushi (Kosovë), Adelina Berisha (Kosovë), Rajmonda Sylbije (Kosovë), Fatlinda Nitaj Rexhaj (Kosovë). Moderatore: Andrijana Kočić (Serbi).
10:00 – 14:00
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
Theatre Performance “I Am Her” / Kosova
Authors: Valmira Thaqi and Dituri Neziraj / Director: Erson Zymberi / Cast: Tringa Hasani, Semira Latifi / Set Designer: Bekim Korça / Costume Designer: Njomëza Luci / Choreographer: Gjergj Prevazi / Composer: Tomor Kuçi / Light Designer: Burim Baftiu / Production: City Theater in Gjilan and Bon Production
19:00 – 19:50
Oda Theatre, Prishtina
Dance theatre performance “AdH(A)rA” / Luxembourg
Director: Rhiannon Morgan / Performer: Rhiannon Morgan / Text and Dramaturgy: Antoine Colla dhe Malvina Andrioti / Light Designer: Antoine Colla / Music Research: Kostas Makrygiannakis / Production: Fundamental Monodrama Festival
21:00 – 21:50
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
Afterparty at Bubble Bar
Pub with DJ Arlinda
22:00
Bubble Bar
Day 5 – 20.06.2025
Workshop “Embodied Narratives” / Luxembourg
Rhiannon Morgan
10:00 – 12:00
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
Documentary Film “Searching for Burbuqe Rushiti” / Kosova
Script and director: Ujkan Hysaj / Produced by: Ajo Pictures, Komoni Family / Cast: Mustafe Komoni, Krenar Komoni, Rinor Komoni, Elikona Hysaj, Zani Hysaj, Lulzim Rizahu, Blerta Gubetini, Darjana Kadriu, Oti Gashi / Composer: Memli Kelmendi / Dop: Burim Tufa / Editor: Ujkan Hysaj, Hakan Karamuco / Set Decorator and Costume Designer: Egzona Kadriji / Makeup: Egzona Racaj / Sound Mixer: Tim Doltder / Sound: Kreshnik Ukiqi
11:00 – 11:40
Barabar Center, Prishtina
Documentary Film “Stuntwomen” / Switzerland
Director: Elena Avdija / Cast: Virginie Arnaud, Petra Sprecher, Estelle Piget
12:00 – 13:30
Barabar Center, Prishtina
Musical Theatre Performance “Qualcosa di Grande” / Italy
Directors: Maria Cassi dhe Leonardo Brizzi / Cast: Lorenzo Paladini, Miriana Moschetti, Arianna Alfarano, Francesco Casaburi, Samuele Spagnolo / Technician: Edoardo Chiga
19:00 – 20:10
Oda Theatre, Prishtina
Theatre performance “Women of Troy” / Kosova and Serbia
Author: Euripides / Contemporary Text: Shpëtim Selmani / Co-Directors and Playwrights: Maja Mitić, Zana Hoxha / Cast: Shpëtim Selmani, Maja Mitić, Semira Latifi, Qendresa Kajtazi, Branka Stojković, Labinot Raci, Aleksandar Stoimenovski / Choreographer: Robert Nuha / Composer: Liburn Jupolli / Costumes: Yllka Brada / Sound and Lighting Technician: Skender Latifi / Production Managers: Venera Ismaili, Elira Lluka, Valëza Sijarina / Designer: Arbër Matoshi
21:00 – 22:00
National Theatre of Kosova, Prishtina
Afterparty at Bubble Bar
Pub with DJ Olt Topalli & Egla
22:00
Bubble Bar
Day 6 – 21.06.2025
FemArt “Free Your Mind: Picnic, Peace & Presence”
Facilitators: Driera Shala, Ismail Kasumi, Qendresa Kajtazi, Nuhi Tërshani, Reid Pierce, Njomëza Luci / Performance by World Dance Kosova
10:00 – 14:00
Prishtina City Park
“A Room of One's Own” – Activist event
17:00 – 19:00
Prishtina city Hammam
CLOSING EVENT / Fête de la Musique 2025!
Post-Punk-Electro Concert: TENTATIVE / France / Singer: Charlie Perillat / Guitarist: Alexia Charoud / Opening Act: ZWADA (Kosovo) / Singer–Songwriter: Suada Abazi / Drums: Lum Veseli / Guitar: Engjëll Blaku / Bass: Orges Kurtaj
20:00 – 21:30
Hani i 2 Robertëve, Prishtina
Afterparty at Bubble Bar
Pub with DJ Erleta Kadrija
22:00
Bubble Bar
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