It is known that funeral dances were done in Dardania between the 4th and 2nd centuries B.C. Something known as the "Actor's Head" was found in Ulpiana. I tdateds back to the 2nd century B.C. and is evidence for theatrical activity. By the middle ages, theatrical scenes were performed for religious needs.
By the early 1500s, Karagöz, or Turkish shadow puppet theatre was being performed. This came to the region, especially Albania, from the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Albania has some significant monuments such as an old Roman amphitheatre and ancient paintings of musical instruments, singers, and dancers.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, theatrical performances were happening on the porches and verandas of houses. People would put on shows that included songs and dances. On February 15, 1835, Knjaževsko-srpski teatar opened in central Serbia. Then on December 4, 1841, Đumrukana opened in Belgrade, Serbia. Serbian and foreign plays were performed at this theatre. However, it closed in 1842.
In 1920, Shoqnija Zonja Ndihmëtare was opened in Prizen, Kosovo. By the time WWII came, theatre was known in every city of Kosovo.
In 1945, both Kosovo and Albania saw theatres open. Albania's had previously been a movie theatre and it was converted into a theatre for actors and opened on May 24. Kosovo's theatre started in September with an ensemble of selected amateur actors from different cities throughout the country.
Many more theatres were founded through the late 1900s and theatre is still active in these areas today.
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