The performance was accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences through the equal use of spoken Serbian and Serbian Sign Language integrated into the acting roles, and to blind and visually impaired audiences through audio description.
For blind and visually impaired visitors, a tactile tour was organized prior to the performance, during which the audience had the opportunity to explore the theatre space, scenography, props, actors, and their costumes. After the performance, a discussion on the play and accessibility in theatre was held, with participation from the director and actors. The audience contributed with a range of insightful questions and comments. The discussion was interpreted into Serbian Sign Language, making it accessible to deaf participants.
The play was written and directed by Nenad Čolić. The cast includes Darko Nikolić, Stojan Simić, Vera Jovanović, and Marko Potkonjak. The assistant director was Marko Potkonjak, while Dejan Stojković served as artistic and technical associate. Scenography, costume design, and visual materials were created by Ivana Čolić. Sign language interpretation was provided by Vera Jovanović, and audio description by Violeta Vlaški and Boris Dončić.
The project is implemented within the program “EU Resource Centre for Civil Society in Serbia”, carried out by the Belgrade Open School in partnership with its partners, with the support of the European Union.
Photos from the performance “The Deaf Dorian Gray – The Inclusive Potential of Utopia”, taken during the show on April 4, 2026, at PLAVO Theatre – photographer: Dragan Mihajlović
