In the Izštekani series, Liamere will venture into new, even richer sonic territories. The arrangements for the string section of the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra will be written by one of today’s most exciting young artists working at the crossroads of musical genres, Leon Firšt. As customary, the concert will include a Q&A hosted by the show’s creator and presenter, Jure Longyka, with the audience also invited to ask questions. Those unable to get tickets for Izštekani — which always sell out in a flash — are invited to follow the live radio broadcast or online video stream on Val 202.

For ages 11–15

France Prešeren’s famous ballad gets a modern high-energy reimagining for the twenty-first century. Urška attends a party, meets a mysterious biker and finds herself in a dazzling underwater world where not everything is as perfect as it seems. The musical is packed with powerful music, humour, suspenseful scenes and fantastical twists. A little romance, a hint of danger, bursts of energy – and a story that proves even old poems can carry a very contemporary beat.

For ages 11–15

Pinocchio is a wooden boy with a gift for trouble. He runs away, lies through his teeth, gets into strange situations and almost always does exactly the opposite of what he should. But that is precisely what makes his story so funny. This stage adaptation turns the famous tale into a fast-paced, humorous and visually exuberant adventure, featuring music, video and plenty of unexpected twists. A performance for anyone who sometimes feels that growing up is uncannily like driving without brakes.

For ages 11–15

This is no ordinary concert. It is a musical experiment in which sound is drawn from almost anything – from a singing saw to a rubber pig. Blending classical music and improvisation with playful antics, Boštjan Gombač and a group of outstanding musicians deliver a performance that leaves audiences staring at one another in utter amazement before erupting into hearty laughter. If you would like to hear what an unruly, unrestrained orchestra sounds like, join us in Linhart Hall this January!

For ages 11–15

What happens when old-fashioned counting-out rhymes meet great musicians? Expect everything from magical moments to full-blown rock and roll.

On stage, the band Katalena creates a musical whirlwind filled with rhythm, humour and unexpected twists. Old children’s games unfold into a concert in which mysterious words spark incredible stories. The performance is playful, loud and exuberantly entertaining – perfect for curious teenagers drawn to something deliciously offbeat.

Written by: Jack Cunningham, based on a novel by Kate and Hesketh Prichard
Director of Photography: Henry Sharp
Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Astor, Jack McDonald, Donald Crisp, Jean Hersholt, Lottie Pickford
Production: Douglas Fairbanks for Elton Corporation / United Artists 

The Slovenian premiere of Andrej Goričar’s new musical score, which will receive its world premiere as the opening event of the Pordenone Silent Film Festival in October 2026.

Don Q, Son of Zorro was made at the height of Douglas Fairbanks’s career. Alongside Mary Pickford and Charles Chaplin, he was one of the most celebrated icons of silent cinema. At the time, Fairbanks chose his own subjects and personally selected the screenwriters and directors for the films he produced.

The protagonist of Fairbanks’s signature adventure romance is Don Cesar de Vega, the son of the Californian swordsman Zorro – a swaggering, loud-mouthed master of the whip. He is portrayed with great wit by Fairbanks, one of the most charismatic and enduring figures of American silent cinema.

The story is set in Spain, where Don Cesar, during a visit to the royal court, impresses both the Spanish nobility and a visiting Austrian Archduke. However, he soon falls from favour when a local officer – who is also his rival for the hand of the young Spanish aristocrat Dolores (played by the young Mary Astor) – frames him for the Archduke’s murder.

For ages 11–15

France Prešeren’s famous ballad gets a modern high-energy reimagining for the twenty-first century. Urška attends a party, meets a mysterious biker and finds herself in a dazzling underwater world where not everything is as perfect as it seems. The musical is packed with powerful music, humour, suspenseful scenes and fantastical twists. A little romance, a hint of danger, bursts of energy – and a story that proves even old poems can carry a very contemporary beat.

Running time: The performance lasts approximately 200 minutes with intermission.

One of the greatest masterpieces of world literature, Fjodor M. Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, is why the twentieth century in the Russian theatrical context is often called “Dostoevsky’s Theatre”. This monumental Russian novel has inspired countless productions that delve into the psychological breakdown and ideological struggles of Rodion Raskolnikov, a former student and the figure behind literature’s most iconic crime, whose inner turmoil mirrors the social context of St Petersburg. 

This adaptation, crafted by Dino Pešut, the ensemble and director Jernej Lorenci, presents a contemplative staging where the collective reading of the original text overbridges the boundary between the stage and the audience, to allow for a rare and intimate theatrical experience.

Running time: The performance lasts approximately 55 minutes.

Age guidance 13 +  
This performance contains intermittent loud music, haze and the use of blackout are incorporated throughout the production. 

Hofesh Shechter’s exhilarating new, full-length work for Shechter II, In the Brain, is a raw, electrifying dive into movement, rhythm, and collective energy. A pulsing, urgent journey into the depths of our consciousness - where stories dissolve, identity fades, and only the beat remains. Brought to life by the fierce, unstoppable energy of Shechter II, In the Brain is a space to break free. To lose yourself. To surrender to the rush of movement, the weight of bass, and the euphoria of bodies locked in Shechter’s signature groove.

Part rave. Part ritual. Here, the dancers don’t just perform - they unleash. They embody the rhythm, shattering the barrier between stage and audience, pulling you into a fevered, all-consuming experience that leaves you craving more.

Developed from CAVE, a shorter work originally produced by Martha Graham Company and Studio Simkin, which explored nightlife and human gathering through dance and it’s transcendental quality, In the Brain builds on this, transforming the theatre into a visceral, high-voltage celebration of movement, music, and pure, unfiltered energy.

Shechter II

Hofesh Shechter Company’s paid development programme for the next generation of emerging artists aged 18-25 – a company of young dancers selected every two years and representing the most exceptional world-class dancers from across globe. 

The programme offers an extraordinary proximity to the workings and practices of a major international dance company, working closely with renowned choreographer Hofesh Shechter and touring the UK and Europe with a recreation of his most renowned works, while at the same time providing the support and underpinning that ensures heightened professional readiness. 
 

Hofesh Shechter Company

A boundary-breaking dance company that produces exceptional work created by Artistic Director Hofesh Shechter OBE, with, at its core, an extraordinary company of internationally diverse dancers. In all our work, they strive to move ourselves, and our audiences, beyond reason. 

Founded in 2008, the company’s repertoire includes Uprising (2006), In your rooms (2007), The Art of Not Looking Back (2009), Political Mother (2010), Political Mother: The Choreographer’s Cut (2011), Sun (2013), barbarians (2015), Grand Finale (2017) Double Murder (2021) Theatre of Dreams (2024) with SHOW (2018), POLITICAL MOTHER UNPLUGGED (2020), Contemporary Dance 2.0 (2022) and From England with Love (2024) performed by Shechter II, its young company. Hofesh Shechter Company has played in cities around the world including Paris, New York, Melbourne, Tokyo, Berlin, Montreal, Rome, Seoul, Rio de Janeiro and many more.

In the Brain is produced by Hofesh Shechter Company. Commissioned by Agora, Cité Internationale de la Danse, Montpellier. Co-commissioned by Migros Culture Percentage Dance Festival Steps, Château Rouge, scène conventionnée – Annemasse, Espace 1789, scène conventionnée danse - Saint-Ouen, Scène nationale de Bourg-en-Bresse, Düsseldorf Festival!, with production support from Théâtre de la Ville Paris. 

IN THE BRAIN is based on an original work called CAVE, produced by Martha Graham Company, Studio Simkin and Sharing Space, which premiered at City Center Dance Festival, New York City, on 6 April 2022. 

Hofesh Shechter Company gratefully receives support towards the delivery of Shechter II 2026. This includes core funding from The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation and the Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement, and project funding from Jerwood Foundation towards Jerwood x SII – a Continued Professional Development (CPD) offer to the dancers and from Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a Donor Advised Fund, held at The Prism Charitable Trust towards the creation and London premiere of IN THE BRAIN. With additional support from the Garrick Charitable Trust towards Dancer Transition.

Hofesh Shechter Company is supported using public funding through Arts Council England and benefits from the support of BNP Paribas Foundation for the development of its projects.