Belgrade English Language Theatre

31/08/2025

The new season begins on the 8th of September. Dont miss out!!

Apply to be a part of BELT! Now in its 19th year, Belgrade English Language Theatre is a youth theatre for 7 to 18-year-olds based at the Children’s Cultural Centre, in the heart of Belgrade. Led by English actor and pedagogue Dr Paul Murray with teachers Julija Nogić and Jana Dekanski, BelTheatr...

21/08/2025

ENGLISH LANGUAGE YOUTH THEATRE for 7 to 18 year olds.
Now in its 18th season Belgrade English Language Theatre delivers weekly classes of drama and theatre in English for non-native and native speakers at the Children's Cultural Centre, Takovska 8, Belgrade.
With an emphasis on fun, creativity, group-work and imagination, we offer a fully-rounded learning environment where young people learn, perform and grow.
Apply now for the 2025/26 season by calling Julija on 0637342501 or Jana on 0643888545
https://paulleonardmurray.com/belgrade-english-language-theatre/

25/07/2025

ENGLISH LANGUAGE THEATRE SUMMER BELGRADE 2025
Is your child Interested in drama and performing? Looking for creative fun over the summer in Belgrade? In English?
We are happy to announce the return of our summer school. Over five days you will learn how to improvise, create your own theatre production and perform, all in a fun and supportive environment.
On the final afternoon you will perform your original show on stage for family and friends.
Open to non-native and native English speakers.
Belgrade English Language Theatre is in its 18th year and is directed by English actor and pedagogue Dr Paul Murray, Julija Nogic and Jana Dekanski.

Week One: 14th to 18th July
Week Two: 11th to 15th August
Children's Cultural Centre, Takovska 8

Places are strictly limited so please, contact Julija Nogic on +381 63 7342501, email [email protected]
or PM here for further details.

Feedback from previous years:
"Thank you Paul! Misa enjoyed being a part of the theater workshop last week and is coming back for more. Its is a great outlet for children, he speaks english with much more confidence and enjoys the creative dynamics". - Anberin
"Thanks Paul for an awesome week!! Our boys had a blast! They were very apprehensive about learning something new, something out of their comfort zone. After the first day, they were asking "how many hours until we go back"? They loved the creativity and the freedom of expression that they were given. They had so much fun - thank you again for a great week!" – Vesna

28/06/2025

Belgrade English Language Theatre Membership:
In order to be kept up to date with all our activities, including:
Workshops, Trainings, Performances, Classes and Youth Theatre, please complete the attached form. It's quick and free!

Join free OPEN SESSIONS workshops for children at the Children's Cultural Centre, Takovska 8, Belgrade. No membership required – everyone is welcome!

11/06/2025

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09/12/2024

A festive family friendly performance of What Mavis Saw will.take place at the Children’s Cultural Centre tomorrow and Thursday at 11am (10th and 12th December. Performed by one of our youth theatre groups , tickets are available. Message me to reserve a ticket at 400 rsd

01/11/2024

Thank you very much Dean Devlin!
“Paul Murray has brilliantly adapted Shakespeare’s plays to expose them to an entire generation who might otherwise roll their eyes and miss out. These playful but entirely respectful adaptations stay true to the soul of the original plays while making them easily accessesable to the uninitiated. I wish these books had been available when I was young."
Dean Devlin: Producer and co-writer: Independence Day, Stargate, and Godzilla. Librarians, Leverage, The Ark, Almost Paradise. Founder, Electric Entertainment.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello, Macbeth, Hamlet and Pericles available now, kindle or paperback

Visit Amazon's Silly Shakespeare for Students Page and shop for all Silly Shakespeare for Students books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Silly Shakespeare for Students

28/10/2024

Othello, the first of my 3 new Silly Shakespeare plays published by Alphabet Publishing is now available at Amazon.

Thank you to tv producer, writer and director Jonathan Glassner (CSI Miami, Stargate SG-1, The Ark) for the following recommendation:
"What I would not have given for Paul Murray's works (way) back when I was a kid. What Murray has done brilliantly is make Shakespeare approachable for young people (and the young at heart) so they can easily read it, perform it and develop a love of the brilliance of Shakespeare’s storytelling. Brilliant. Highly recommend!"

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Othello-Shakespeare-Students-Leonard-Murray-ebook/dp/B0DKYRRJ7D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27VE31J9EU4X7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GmKmgomfTCQjTzunTc26NAtZYmt4mFdYD5J1yvYiNZWpv2Yh3-BN1quQlnH5-zfWwL_DZw76enqhGDQEmbKfmMpYxIN7cd0Mrb8Z6FzlKtw.kgS6vaIBTMJ47srR867kf_5oycvp7TN6FVxKfuGHXjw&dib_tag=se&keywords=silly+shakespeare+for+students&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1730137679&sprefix=silly+shakespeare+for+students%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-3
Jonathan Glassner

Othello (Silly Shakespeare for Students) eBook : Murray, Paul Leonard: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

28/09/2024

The cast from last night's production of our original play Twisting My Melon... congratulations all of you, you did yourselves proud!

12/09/2024