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February 25, 2026
European Premiere of "Beket / Poezija" at Atelje 212 Stage
As part of the 14th Belgrade Irish Festival, audiences will have the opportunity on March 15 and 16 at Atelje 212 to see the European premiere of the play "Beket / Poezija", performed by award-winning Irish actors Stephen Rea and Ruth Negga.

TL;DR
- European premiere of "Beket / Poezija" at Atelje 212 on March 15-16.
- Features acclaimed Irish actors Stephen Rea and Ruth Negga.
- Directed by Alan Gilsenan, focusing on Samuel Beckett's poetry.
- Themes include lost love and the vanishing of the known world.
- Atelje 212 has historical ties to Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot."
- Stephen Rea has direct experience working with Beckett.
- Ruth Negga is known for her Broadway and theatre work, including a notable Hamlet portrayal.
- The production aims to preserve the 'openness' of Beckett's poetry.
- Tickets are available at Atelje 212 box office and www.tickets.rs.
- Audiences will have provided translation.
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