Cankar's satire about Slovenian politics premieres at Drama

Ljubljana, 15 January - A new production of For the Good of the Nation, a satire criticising the workings of politics in Slovenia at the turn of the 20th century, will premiere at the SNG Drama Ljubljana on Wednesday evening. Written in 1900 by Ivan Cankar, one of the most prolific Slovenian authors, the play has been directed by Vito Taufer.

Ljubljana For the Good of the Nation (Za Narodov Blagor) by Ivan Cankar to premiere at the SNG Drama Ljubljana. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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For the Good of the Nation (Za Narodov Blagor) by Ivan Cankar to premiere at the SNG Drama Ljubljana.
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Ljubljana Theatre director Vito Taufer speaking about the premiere of For the Good of the Nation. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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Theatre director Vito Taufer speaking about the premiere of For the Good of the Nation.
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Ljubljana Actor Marko Mandić speaking about the premiere of For the Good of the Nation. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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Actor Marko Mandić speaking about the premiere of For the Good of the Nation.
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Ljubljana Presentation of the premiere of For the Good of the Nation. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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Presentation of the premiere of For the Good of the Nation.
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Ljubljana Presentation of the premiere of For the Good of the Nation. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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Presentation of the premiere of For the Good of the Nation.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA
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