Teodor Ushev

Protesters Halt John Malkovich's Play Premiere in Bulgaria, Attacking Spectators

The premiere of a John Malkovich-directed play in Sofia, Bulgaria, was marred by protests from nationalists, who surrounded the National Theater and prevented ticketed spectators from entering. Several hundred protesters gathered outside, claiming the play "Arms and the Man," based on Bernard Shaw's work, was offensive to Bulgarians.

Bulgarian Band Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs to Perform at EXIT Music Festival in Serbia

Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs are the Bulgarian band listed at the upcoming EXIT Festival. The fifteenth consecutive edition of the Balkan festival will be held July 9 to 12 at the Petrovaradinsk fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia.

The Bulgarian band will perform at the EXIT Fusion Stage.