Migjen Theater, Shkodra

The Migjeni Theater is situated in the center of Shkodra city.-For more than 80 years, the theater has remained open and has presented over 300 new shows.The theater named after the poet Migjeni in Shkodra is renowned for being one of the best theaters in our country. It keeps the tradition of theater societies alive. Shkodra has a strong and impressive history in the theater world. So, over time, before professional theaters were created, many groups of actors formed and showed their artistic talents.

This activity eventually spread to be conducted in seven separate theaters.

• The Saverian College Hall had 450 seats.

• The Franciscan School, with 300 seats.

• The Stigmatine School, with 250 seats.

• The Hall of Parruca School, built as a cinema-theater by the Austro-Hungarian armies during World War I, with 400 seats.

• The Bogdani Society Hall, with 350 seats.

• The Vllaznia Society Hall, with 400 seats.

For two decades, it was the primary theater in Shkodra and the main hub for professional actors at the "Migjeni" theater. Two minor theater groups were present at the community center in 1952. Additionally, the director Skanjeti established the first stage in 1954. At the same time, in 1958, they made a new professional stage.