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February 20, 2026
BDP Celebrates 79 Years: "Tatjana Lukjanova" Award Goes to Jovo Maksić and Posthumously to Zoran Đorđević
The Belgrade Drama Theatre celebrated its 79th anniversary with a traditional award ceremony held on February 20, 2026, in the theatre's foyer. On the occasion of Theatre Day, recognitions were presented to artists, collaborators, and employees who made exceptional contributions to the work and artistic life of the BDP during the previous year.

TL;DR
- Belgrade Drama Theatre (BDP) celebrated its 79th anniversary on February 20, 2026.
- Traditional awards were presented to artists, collaborators, and employees for their contributions.
- Jovo Maksić and the late Zoran Đorđević received the 'Tatjana Lukjanova' award for their long-term contributions.
- Awards for acting achievements in 2025 were given to Tamara Šuštić, Vukašin Jovanović, Milorad Damjanović, and Milan Kolak.
- Irena Popović Dragović and musicians received a special award for collective performance in 'Više od igre'.
- Mihajlo Levin was awarded for his work contributions in 2025.
- The Mozzart Foundation received an award for collaborators for its long-term support.
- The premiere of the play 'King Ubu', directed by Staša Koprivica, was scheduled for that evening.
- The theatre aims to foster community, dialogue, and contemporary expression.
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