Actors from Yugoslav Drama Theatre show support for student protests  

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** Protest at Theatre**

On Friday evening, actors from the Yugoslav Drama Theatre performed a play called Saint George Slays the Dragon. But instead of just acting, they a statement. The actors’ hands were painted red, showing support for who are protesting against something.

The audience was very supportive and gave them big applause. It’s not the first time that people have shown support for the students. Earlier the week, members of the National Theatre in also raised their red hands on stage during a performance.

**More Support from Theatres**

At another theatre called Atelje 212, actors have been signs every night after their shows. The sign says “The students have risen, what about ?” It’s a way of showing that they care and are backing the students’ demands.

Even the Belgrade Orchestra got in on the action. They ended their concert on Friday evening with a message to the audience, raising red hands to show support for the students.

**The Play**

The play Saint George Slays the Dragon is on a book by Dusan Kovacevic. It was directed by Milan Neskovic and features many well-known actors in Belgrade.

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