National Theatre of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The National Theatre Sarajevo is the oldest professional theatre in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was established in 1919. Initially, the National Theatre Sarajevo worked exclusively as a drama theatre. Since 1946 the National Theatre has had the segments of music, and thus Opera and Ballet were established and greatly contributed to the rich history of the Institution. During the 85-year long existence and work, the National Theatre Sarajevo has performed a large number of drama, ballet and opera performances throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad. The National Theater Sarajevo has given a special contribution to the emancipation of the BH social environment, especially in the period after the Second World War, when our theatre became a leader of the Europeanization of the theatre space of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
