Comedy at Narodni dom is one of the first theatrical cycles focused exclusively on comedy - a genre often underrepresented in institutional theatres. And unjustly so! Even Aristotle defined humour as an indispensable element of a civilised society. It is this refined ability to recognise when, to whom, and what to laugh at that distinguishes us from chimpanzees.

Humor defines us as humans. The ability to laugh at our own mistakes and imperfections makes us better people, and better people make a better world! That’s why the doors of Narodni dom Maribor are always wide open to humour, as it is through humour that we are able build a more open and tolerant society in which breadth of mind and broad smiles play the most important roles. Performances that attract younger audiences ensure that new generations are also trained in the art of humor. Yes, you got that right - humor is an art that needs to be cultivated, a skill that must be learnt. That is why we decided to offer the Comedy Cycle at Narodni dom. And the decision has proven to be the right one, as shown by the attendance figures. Since 1995, the performances have attracted well over three hundred thousand viewers, filling an important niche in the field of performing arts. Together with our loyal yet critical subscribers we have created a platform for the development and flourishing of this genre. Each year, our selected performances enjoy great success, with many shows created by Slovenia’s most esteemed directors and starring famous, award-winning actors. Many of the performances from our subscription cycles can boast over a hundred reprises. The high demand for this type of offer is also evident in the popularity of such performances outside our subscription - during the Lent Festival for example, when loyal audiences consistently fill the venues to capacity.