Jedne lijepe baljanske noći at Fort Forno

Fort Forno, Bale - Friday, 24.07.2026. 21:00. h

At Fort Forno, Jedne lijepe baljanske noći is performed as a music-theatre story by Teatar Fort Forno about Bale, love and one evening under the stars.

The performance is an authorial project by Marijana Nola and Robert Raponja, produced by Teatar Fort Forno and directed by Robert Raponja. It is performed in English, an important detail for international guests who want to follow a local Bale story without a language barrier.

Cabaret, vaudeville and a love story about Bale

Jedne lijepe baljanske noći combines live music, theatre, humour and motifs from the history of Bale. The action begins as an evening on the terrace of the fortress, with hosts who lead the audience into a world of entertainment, song and encounters, before the story moves toward a love plot in which a voice, a journey and a chance arrival change the relationships between the characters. The form depends on balance: it is not simply a concert, although music carries much of the atmosphere; it is not a conventional drama either, because the cabaret and vaudeville tone allows rhythm, turns and a more direct connection with the audience. Bale is not just background here; Fort Forno, historical details, the summer night and local identity become part of a story that can speak to local audiences and visitors alike.

Actors, singers and a band in the fortress

The performance features Anastasia Groshko, Juraj Devin, Lara Živolić Agaj and Davor Tarbuk, with musicians Jure Černeha, Lorenzo Radović, Ivor Lakić and Domagoj Dobrila. The musical layer includes reinterpretations of recognisable songs, from Frank Sinatra and Etta James to Zdravko Čolić, Tereza Kesovija, Bryan Adams and Lady Gaga, connecting the local story with a widely known repertoire.

Getting to Fort Forno

Fort Forno is outside the centre of Bale, toward the coastal area. Plan to arrive by car or organised transfer if available, and leave earlier because of parking and entry to the performance area.

Accommodation in Bale

For Jedne lijepe baljanske noći at Fort Forno, the distance from Bale to the fortress is about 7 kilometres, around 10 minutes by car. Bale is the closest quiet base for an evening at the fortress and a shorter return after the performance: accommodation in Bale.