Direction, Concept, and Choreography: Robert Nuha
Text and Dramaturgy: Zana Hoxha
Assistant Director: Lavdie Idrizi
The performance “O Lord, O Lord, O Lady of the House!” is the latest creation by choreographer Robert Nuha, in collaboration with the artistic ensemble of Artpolis and the Noa Dance Theatre Co. troupe.
In this production, the themes of masculinity and the influence of patriarchy on our society are tackled in a humorous and provocative manner. Through a blend of body language and speech, the performance delves into aspects of masculinity and traditional Albanian practices, combining humor with contemporary dance and technology.
Using video projections and dynamic stage play, the performance highlights the confrontation between the past and the present, emphasizing the impact of old customs on today’s society. This innovative and comedic approach encourages reflection and a deeper appreciation of the role of masculinity and tradition in our lives.
This performance premiered during the 12th edition of the FemArt Festival on September 26, 2024, and had two reruns: on November 27 in Tuz and December 3 in Prishtina.
“In this dance-theatre piece, it feels as though all Albanian folklore has been explored and the actors have lived it. The language, the jokes, the exclamations, the booming voices, and even the breathing are all so natural”, Gili Hoxha on her review of “O Lord, O Lord, O Lady of the House”
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Actors/Actresses
Some of the plays he has played are: Destur (National Theatre), Trojan Women (La Mama NYC), Beni (ODA), Barbara (Dodone), Çimka (Artpolis/ experimental theater Spahi Vogli Tirana).
He is also a dancer. Currently he is part of the Artistic Resident Troupe of Artpolis. He also works as a coach with youth and adults in theater-based education.
Donika is a resident actress at the Art and Community Center – Artpolis since 2021, and has performed in plays such as “Haunted Land” directed by Zana Hoxha, “Totem and Taboo” by Robert Nuha directed by Zana Hoxha, “Top Girls” directed by Shkurte Aliu, and “Hunters of Artemis” directed by Zana Hoxha etc. In addition to working as an actress, she is also a trainer in the “Theatre-Based Education” training.
Some of her other collaborations include the performance “Shkrepëtima” by Petrit Halilaj, “Pantallonat e Kangusë” by Melihate Qena, “Pergynti nga Kosova” directed by Agon Miftari, “Mother and the child” by Bekim Lumi, etc. Donika has also been part of several local films and series.
He has performed many roles in theater, series and films.
His first role was during his studies in 2014 in theater performance “Bark Tupani” at the Oda Theater, directed by Lirak Çelaj, continuing with the plays: “Emigrantët” in Multimedia Theater directed by Arianit Geci, “John Cages Hamlet” in Theater Labirator Loja directed by Bekim Lumi, “Rruga e Botës së Lirë” Oda Theater directed by Florent Memeti, “Tregtari i Venedikut” Kosova National Theater directed by Matthew Lenton, “Dëshira Tours” Kosova National Theater directed by Ardi Mejzini, “Zoti Masakrës” Kosova National Theater directed by Besfort Idrizi, “Arturo Ui” Kosova National Theater directed by Bekim Lumi, “Zgjimi i Pranverës” co-production Artpolis – Kosova National Theater directed by Zana Hoxha, “Bryma e Vdekjes” Kosova National Theater directed by Burbuqe Berisha, “Pa Mua” Kosova National Theater directed by Alban Beqiraj, “Pashumbja” Oda Theater directed by Florent Mehmeti, “Arbri” Oda Theater directed by Lirak Çelaj.
Some of the plays he was part of are: Trojan Women – La Mama Theatre (Andrei Serban), Destur – Sweet Blasphemy-Rumi (Zana Hoxha), Inferno – Dante Alighieri (Kushtrim Mehmeti), “Much ado about nothing” – William Shakespeare (Zana Hoxha), “Totem and Taboo” by Robert Nuha (Zana Hoxha), “The Bug” – Shpëtim Selmani (Zana Hoxha), “Haunted Land” – Shqipe Malushi (Zana Hoxha).
He has also played in television series and films, such as: “Shengen Visa”, “Rrushe”, “Hero of the Desert” – Nadif Prices. Mikel also has won awards such as: “Much ado about nothing” – Best supporting actor, PITF Prishtina, “Hero of the Desert” – Golden Earth Film Award Best Actor Male (Leading) and Europa Film Festival Best.
Some of the plays she played are: “Trojan Women” (La Mama in New York), “Carnivals of Korça” (National Theatre), “Dëshira Tours” (National Theatre), “Forgotten” (Theatre National), “Portreti” (National Theatre), “Barbara”(Dodona Theatre), “Totem and Taboo” (Artpolis), “Haunted Land”(Artpolis), “Question of Habits” (Artpolis), “Beni”(Teatri Oda), “I’m a man”(Center Multimedia), “Two dreaming mammals” (AAB Faruk Begolli Theater).
She is currently works as a resident actress at the Art and Community Center Artpolis, as well as Resident actress at the “Muharrem Qena” Theater in Mitrovica. From time to time, she also works as a coach for children and adults in different communities Theater-Based Education.