SNP: Nikola Pejaković due to private and business obligations decided not to remain Drama Director

Nikola Pejaković has decided not to continue as the Director of Drama at the Serbian National Theatre (SNP) for the 2026/2027 season, citing private and professional obligations. The decision was communicated to the acting director of SNP, Dragana Milošević.

"I am extremely sorry that Nikola made the decision to leave SNP. In the 2025/2026 season, he achieved exceptional results as the Director of Drama of the oldest Serbian professional theater. The Drama had 31 performances on its repertoire, with 158 showings at SNP, including six premieres. There were also 23 guest appearances, and 31,916 spectators saw the drama performances. Nikola Pejaković, as an outstanding artist, is always welcome in the SNP team to act or direct. Thank you for the time he spent with us," said acting director Dragana Milošević.

Nebojša Savić, a permanent member of the SNP Drama who has performed many notable roles and served as deputy director, has been appointed as the new Director of Drama. Earlier reports suggested Pejaković's departure stemmed from internal disagreements regarding the program he intended to lead. These conflicts reportedly involved the theatre's Management Board and those influencing artistic decisions. Pejaković's proposed plan and work program for the upcoming season, including intended plays and directors, were allegedly rejected and returned for revision, leading to the end of their collaboration.