COGNICURRENT

Ingjerd Egebarg has been appointed as the new theater director of Teater Innlandet, filling a leadership position that has been vacant since November 2025.

The Greek theater community mourns the loss of famed director and educator Kostas Dalianis, known for his commitment to political theater and education.

Oleksandr Knyha, director of the Kherson city theater in Ukraine, discusses the terrifying reality of life in Kherson, where the constant threat of drone strikes has profoundly impacted daily life.

Sergio Peris-Mencheta discusses his new play 'Constellations', exploring themes of chance and multiverses while reflecting on his personal battle with leukemia.

Natalie Ringler has been appointed as the new director of Västmanlands Teater, succeeding Niklas Hjulström who is retiring.

Russian director Timofej Kuljabin's radical staging of Bulgakov's classic novel 'The Master and Margarita' at Schauspiel Frankfurt leaves key characters absent from the narrative.

Actor and director Caio Blat will direct his cousin Ricardo Blat in a Kafka-inspired production, marking their first collaboration in theater, which premieres on March 20 in São Paulo.

Mikkeli Theater in Finland has canceled all of its performances this week due to several staff members being ill, according to theater director Pekka Laasonen.

Matīss Kaža, a prominent Latvian director, discusses his latest play 'The Valley of Wonder,' which blends research on the human brain with Sufi mythology and Persian literature.

Estonian director Merle Karusoo emphasizes her commitment to Ukraine through her artistic work.

The director of Play has been forced to resign from their position.

The review highlights the refreshing approach of director Eva Kolditsa in her staging of 'Autumn Sonata,' avoiding pretentious connections to Ingmar Bergman's canon.

The article discusses the significance of director Ādolf Šapiro in Latvia and his latest production of 'Don Quixote' featuring actors Kaspars Znotiņš and Gundars Āboliņš.

Timofej Kuljabin, a Russian director in exile due to the Ukraine war, stages Bulgakov's classic 'Master and Margarita' at Schauspiel Frankfurt.

Taago Tubin discusses his upcoming production 'Akadeemiline lühis' and his continuous interest in theater that engages with the surrounding world.

Latvian director Ādolfs Šapiro discusses his reflections on working at the Youth Theater and his return to Rīga after many years abroad.

The theatrical production 'Folke Filbyter' at Östgötateatern emphasizes a bombastic style that overshadows the human elements, as noted by director Erik Holmström.

The article highlights the illustrious career of Polish actress Bożena Dykiel, who made a stunning entrance into the theater scene in 1974 and became known for her vibrant performances under director Adam Hanuszkiewicz.

A new theater venue called Konepajan näyttämö has opened in Helsinki, providing a modern space for various performances and eliminating the discomfort of outdated seating.

Henric Holmberg, a renowned Swedish actor known for his work in musical theater and as a director, has passed away at the age of 80.

Russian theater director Konstantin Bogomolov has resigned as the acting head of the Moscow Art Theatre School after facing significant backlash over his recent appointment.

Henric Holmberg, a renowned actor and director in Sweden, known for his work with the music theater group Oktober and various performances in films and TV series, has passed away.

The article discusses the comedic play '50 Square Demons', directed by Adina Šulcová, which explores dysfunctional family relationships with a blend of humor and elements of horror.

Choreographer Olga Žitluhina discusses her recent collaboration with acclaimed director Ādolfs Šapiro on the production of 'Don Quixote' and her thoughts on theater.

Jan Fredrik 'Janken' Varden, a notable Norwegian theater director, has passed away at the age of 87.

Jeong Jin-woo, a renowned Korean melodrama director and founder of the Cinehouse theater, has passed away at the age of 88.

The horror-comedy directed by Uruguayan director Pablo Stoll Ward premieres this Thursday at the Lugones theater and next week at Gaumont and other INCAA venues.

Director Matīss Kaža completes work on his sixth theater production, 'Valley of Admiration,' which premiered at the New Riga Theatre on February 5.

Actor and director Sergio Peris-Mencheta presents the acclaimed play 'Constellations' at Teatro Valle-Inclán, where each performance features a different pair of actors chosen at random.

Tanel Jonas, the dramatic director of the newly named National Theatre of Vanemuine, expressed on the show 'OP' that while he feels a different sense of responsibility with the new title, there will still be room for avant-garde content.

Young director A. Gornatkevičius reflects on the challenges and his unwavering passion for theater, emphasizing how his early experiences have shaped his career and connection to the stage.

Director Ersan Mondtag is staging the world premiere of "Munich Machine," where an alien visitor arrives in Munich aboard a UFO and is guided through past utopias by a character named Klaus Lemke.

Director Lefteris Papakostas presents 'LO', a sci-fi melodrama that explores the desperate struggle of love to prevail, experienced by the audience in an immersive club-cabaret setting.

A court has ordered the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship government to present organizational and financial conditions to Jacek Jabrzyk, the winner of the competition for the director of the Stefan Żeromski Theatre in Kielce, which could lead to his official appointment.

The play 'Rage' by Swiss director Milo Rau explores a dystopian Sweden ruled by far-right vigilantes, dramatizing the cultural elite's response to a potential collapse of democracy.

Jacek Jabrzyk, appointed director of the Jerzy Żeromski Theater in Kielce, won a court case against the provincial council which had previously rejected his appointment after claiming irregularities in the competition process.

Director Saša Broz is confident about the success of the Croatian premiere of the play 'Until the Stars Fall' set to take place on February 6th at the Osijek National Theatre.

Ruby Rawson discusses her queer feminist interpretation of the traditional live sex theater, aiming to blend theatrical moments with humor and performance art.

Director Laura Kutkaitė discusses her provocative work about schools, highlighting theater as a space for re-evaluating education through humor and social critique.

Actress Christina Chila-Fameli stars as Marie Antoinette in a new production inspired by the last queen of France, under director Grigoris Hatzakis, marking her first collaboration with director Sotiris Hatzakis.

The playwright and director Pau Carrió premieres a show at the TNC about Margaret of Anjou, a significant character in several of Shakespeare's works related to the Wars of the Roses.

Actor and director Andres Dvinjaninov shared on the show 'Kajalood' that he became tired of acting but then discovered the thrill of solo performances.

Theater director Gerald Thomas comments on the exploitation of the poor by the wealthy in the cinema industry, reflecting on previous Oscar winners and upcoming nominations.

Jens-Daniel Herzog will continue as the director of the Nuremberg State Theater for an additional five years, extending his tenure until 2036, with a focus on programming the theater's replacement venue at the congress hall built by the Nazis.

Gene Kelly, a legendary American actor, dancer, and director, is celebrated for transforming the film musical genre through his unique blend of ballet and jazz styles.

The actor Gerardo Taracena passed away on January 31, after a notable career in film, theater, and television, remembered for moments such as asking director Mel Gibson for a kiss during his audition for 'Apocalypto'.

In Malmö City Theatre's interpretation of Ivan Vyrypajev's 'Illusions', nothing is as it should be, with director Viktor Tjerneld highlighting the aesthetics of deception through an excellent ensemble and a series of effective tactics, as noted by Kristina Lindquist.

In light of a scandal involving the appointment of new members to the Theater Council of INK, where one member has zero experience in culture, the first meeting confirmed Slađana Pletikos Pernar's mandate despite her lack of required work experience.

Frank Dunlop, a 98-year-old theater director known for his unconventional approach, has passed away.

Director and actor Stamatis Fasoulis discussed the unpredictability of success in casting actors, emphasizing that no actor can guarantee success in theater performances.