Kolektiv Narobov is a performing arts collective from Ljubljana, Slovenia. In their very beginnings, the members of the collective have been trained in the North American style of theatre improvisation, influenced by some of its most notable practitioners, such as Keith Johnstone, Del Close, Ruth Zaporah, Randy Dixon, and others. However, ever since they have been developing their unique approach to improvisation, combining theatre improvisation techniques with the influences of physical theatre, contemporary dance and clowning. Kolektiv Narobov has made significant steps in applying the principles of spontaneous composition and live interaction with the audience, as done in theatre improvisation, into various other styles and media. These range from experimental theatre, clown and cabaret pieces to site-specific performances and radio plays, all the way to film.
Since the founding of the collective in 2004, Kolektiv Narobov has reached international acclaim, touring, guest-performing and teaching all across Europe, Canada and the United States.
In 2013, Kolektiv Narobov has joined Zavod Federacija Ljubljana, a big network of Slovenian artists who offer each other organisational, artistic and production support.
Projects
Theatre, Film, Book Should I Stay or Should I Go?, 2013-2015
Performances Meta impro, 2011 FM, 2011 Le Grand Big Tour (with cheese), 2010 Zaprto-odprto / Closed-open, 2010 Šov dveh vdov / The Two Widows Show, 2009 Tok-tok!, 2008 De.Kons, 2007 Klic / Call, 2006 Kjer ga najdeš / Where you find it, 2006 Lutkovni kabare / Puppet Cabaret, 2005 Pozor, delo na odru! / Caution! Stage under Construction, 2005 Fantastični kabare / Fantastic Cabaret, 2005 Pssst! / Hush!, 2004 Ta Kratke / Shorties, 2004 France P. / France P., 2004 Improvizija / Improvision, 2002-2011, each year an evening before the Eurovision Song Contest
Interventions Velika Sestra / Big Sister, 2007 Nokturno / Nocturne, 2004 Zvoki mesta / Sounds of the City, 2004
Festival Goli oder / Naked Stage (since 2002)
Awards Kolektiv Narobov have received awards for creative achievements in radio and television (Ježek Award in 2007) and for best experimental theatre improvisation performance (First Prize at Impronale 2007 and Impronale 2010).
External links Kolektiv Narobov Should I Stay or Should I Go? Goli oder / Naked Stage, International festival of improvisational theatre Zavod Federacija Ljubljana