The only Croatian theatre festival in English – the Dubrovnik Midsummer Scene, from June 22nd to July 7th, celebrates ten years of rich cultural offerings and international cooperation. This year's festival centrepiece is the spectacular musical adaptation of Jules Verne's classic "Around the World in 80 Days." Last year's world premiere of this hit captured the hearts of the audience, and this year, it returns to the Lovrijenac stage with even greater splendour and excitement. Visitors can expect plenty of entertainment, romance, and adventure with can-can dancers, hot air balloon rides, train accidents, elephants, all complemented by an irresistible dose of slapstick and infectious melodies.

The adaptation is by award-winning English playwright and director Sean Aita, while the music is by French actor and composer Leo Elso. The musical will be performed by an excellent ensemble of five actors who will take the audience on a journey around the world through over forty roles, music, singing, and acting in just ninety minutes.

In addition to this main production, which will be performed 15 times during the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse program at the Rector's Palace, including the musical show "Marlene Dietrich" performed by leading actress Ksenija Prohaska and the concert "The Stringbreaker" by renowned composer and pianist Matej Meštrović, dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage Year in Dubrovnik.

Over the past years, Midsummer Scene has become a recognizable international theatre event in the unique setting of Lovrijenac Fortress in Dubrovnik. In the successful nine seasons, the festival has attracted over 30,000 visitors from all over the world, and over 200 performances have been staged in its own production in English, accompanied by numerous praises and more than 1500 media mentions in domestic and foreign media.

Once again, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for all art and culture lovers. Do not miss the opportunity to join this magical journey through the world of theatre and music, as this summer Dubrovnik once again becomes the epicentre of cultural events.

Midsummer Scene is a project of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board and the City of Dubrovnik, produced by Brilliant Events Dubrovnik and Honey-Tongued Theatre Productions Ltd. London, in collaboration with Dubrovnik's cultural institutions and with the support of sponsors and tourism stakeholders in the City of Dubrovnik.