The performances are scheduled for May 23 and 24 and mark an important moment in the international promotion of Albanian art and culture.

At one of Italy’s best-known theatres, Albanian performers will bring to the stage the energy, elegance and professionalism that have characterised the production since its premiere in Tirana.

The production of “Carmen” received an enthusiastic response during its run at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, with audiences filling the venue for four consecutive nights and rewarding the cast with prolonged applause.

The ballet featured performances by Anbeta Toromani, Adela Muçollari, Alessandro Macario, Dion Gjinika and Luca Curreli, whose interpretations brought to life a stage production marked by passion, drama and artistic intensity.

Through its retelling of the timeless story of love and freedom, “Carmen” reaffirmed the enduring power of ballet and emerged as one of the standout productions of TKOBAP’s current artistic season.

The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet also said that the first two weeks of May concluded with seven sold-out performances, attended by more than 5,400 art lovers at the theatre.

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The performance, marked by sharp satire and powerful delivery, explores the inner workings of peace negotiations in post-conflict regions. Through absurdist humor and biting critique, the play questions what truly unfolds behind closed diplomatic doors and examines the uneasy mix of fear, hope, and political theater that surrounds peace processes.

Presented across several European cities—including Hamburg, Münster, Leipzig, Zagreb, Oslo, Prague, Florence, and Cividale del Friuli—the play has been praised for its timely relevance and bold approach to complex geopolitical issues. Milan’s staging was met with strong audience engagement and critical interest.

Negotiating Peace takes inspiration from real-world conflicts and negotiations, including those in Kosovo, Ukraine, the Middle East, and Northern Ireland. Its universal themes and unflinching tone challenge conventional narratives and prompt audiences to reflect on the authenticity, motivations, and limitations of modern diplomacy.

In April, Albanian actress Ema Andrea received the prestigious Italian Premio Adelaide Ristori 2025 award for her performance in the play—an acknowledgment of the emotional range and nuance she brought to a role shaped by global political dynamics.

The play is a production of Qendra Multimedia, known for its provocative, socially engaged theater that tackles pressing issues of identity, politics, and conflict in Southeast Europe and beyond.

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