14th International Theatre Festival “Step by Step” Rezekne, Latvia
From 18 to 20 September 2026
Festival Organisers Rezekne Theatre, a member of AITA/IATA National Centre, Latvian Amateur Theatre Association (LATA) invite Youth & adult theatres to apply with performances of different theatre forms and genres!
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International Theatre Festival “Step by Step” takes place in Rezekne since 2000. The festival is organized by Municipality of Rezekne and Rezekne Theatre. The festival offers an opportunity to see various performances of different genres and forms. The discussions are organized after every show, where the theatre groups can meet the audience and hear out their opinion as well as find out the experts’ appraisal. These are lively, exciting, friendly and unforgettable days in Latgale – Eastern region of Latvia.
Performance type: Festival of all kinds of performance styles (small-form theatre shows, comedy, dance, physical, street theatre etc.), also in unusual places and original forms.
Age group of actors: Youth & adult theatre
Performance duration: Up to 60 minutes; if the show is presented in a small space, it might be performed twice during the festival.
Attendees per group: Maximum 8 persons
Deadline for Applications: 15 June 2026
Financial support: The organizers will provide the participating groups with hostels, full board (three meals a day), and appropriate rehearsing time on stage with technical assistance, and free access to all the events during the festival.
Accommodation (2 nights) and meals are covered for maximum 8 participants of the group.
The travel and transportation costs must be covered by the participants themselves. Theatres are responsible for having a license to perform the show.
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