Trapped in Tradition: The National Theatres of Zagreb and Belgrade in the Context of Post-Socialist Cultural Policies and Organizational Models
Trapped in Tradition: The National Theatres of Zagreb and Belgrade in the Context of Post-Socialist Cultural Policies and Organizational Models

Summary/Abstract: This research examines the role and transformation of national theatres in post-socialist contexts, with a focus on their institutional structures, cultural policies, and public missions. Through a comparative, interdisciplinary approach, the study explores how national theatres have navigated the transition from socialist to market-oriented cultural frameworks, and how these changes have influenced their artistic programming, governance models, and societal roles. Drawing on qualitative methods, including policy analysis and semi-structured interviews, the research provides insight into how national theatres reflect, reproduce, or resist dominant cultural narratives in an era of shifting national identities. The study contributes to the broader field of cultural management and policy studies, offering a critical perspective on the intersections of performance, politics, and institutional change.

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