Pilot Theatre Night was achieved by Children’s Theatre Dubrava and Šibenik Theatre on October 25th, 2008. 6 theatre plays were performed and 6 different side programs were organized, followed by 1 000 visitors.
After the Pilot Theatre Night, evaluation has confirmed the need for such event on a national level. With the sponsorship of Croatian Ministry of Culture, on the roundtable with directors of Croatian theatres, held on April 27th, 2009 at the Festival of Croatian drama and theater Marulić’s days, one of the topics was the presentation and invite for participation in the event Theatre Night – Night of open doors 2009.