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DOCTOR ZHIVAGO

Ballet drama as part of LUV Fest

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A group of men and women in elegant clothes on stage.

© Darja Štravs Tisu

  • 25 Feb 2026 at 18:00

    Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana, Župančičeva ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana

Doctor Zhivago is one of the most beautiful and poignant love stories in the world of art. The story of Dr. Zhivago and Lara, fighting for their love amidst revolution and war, remains a timeless classic, where love becomes the only truth that endures.

Stage adaptation of the novel: Jiří in Otto Bubeníček
Conductor: Ayrton Desimpelaere
Choreography: Jiří Bubeníček

This dramatic ballet draws its inspiration from their intimate and powerful romance, capturing audiences with its emotional depth and tenderness. At the same time, it compellingly explores questions of personal freedom, moral choices, and humanity in inhumane times.

This remarkable production is created by Jiří and Otto Bubeníček, two internationally acclaimed ballet artists who infuse the story with a contemporary choreographic language, rich in emotional power and visual poetry.

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The event as part of LUV Fest.

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