Pinocchio to open Siljan Shtrkot children's theater festival

The seventh edition of the ‘Siljan Shtrkot’ children's theater festival is scheduled to take place in Prilep from September 18 to 25, 2026. The event will be opened on September 18 by a production of ‘Pinocchio’ performed by the National Theater Bitola.

Directed by Dean Damjanovski and based on the story by Carlo Collodi, the play features Nikola Stefanov in the lead role. The production aims to foster imagination and a love for culture in children through themes of growth, honesty, and courage. The festival's mission is to provide children with their first theatrical experiences and encourage creative development from an early age.