Il Gerione
20th Int. Festival of Educational and Social Theatre
Campagna, Italy
15 - 24 May 2025
The Festival presents theatre performances and workshops produced by various Educational Theater Agencies: Schools, Associations, Oratories, etc; there are also moments of comparison and cultural exchange on the problems of the Educational Theater.
The theme is Words (That) are Born from Silence
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 31 March 2025
For more information:
Festival “Il Gerione” Secretary:
Tel: +39 334 6577763 – +39 333 3861511
info@ilgerione.net; Facebook; Website
International Scènes En Boucle festival, St Pierre de Varengeville
22 - 24 May 2025
This festival is organised by an Association affiliated with FNCTA – Fédération Nationale des Compagnies de Théâtre Amateur. This is an International Festival of Theatre, Music and Street Arts. The Festival celebrates the diversity of performing and street arts and the organisers are looking for unique talent.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 15 December 2024.
There is more information HERE including the Application Form (mainly in French).
Welt-Kindertheater-Fest
AITA/IATA World Festival of Children's Theatre
27 June - 4 July 2025
There is more information including links to the Festival website and the Application Form on the page for the Festival on this website HERE. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 1 November 2024.
AMAFEST 2025
International Amateur Theatre Festival
Stuttgart, Germany
10 - 13 July 2025
AMAFEST is an international amateur theatre festival of all theatre genres, for actors age 18 and up.
The 7th annual festival focuses on classical and current themes and areas of interest.
More information, festival rules and the application form can be downloaded HERE
Deadline for the submission of entries is 28 February 2025.
Mondial du Theatre
Monaco
20 - 27 August 2025
During the AITA/IATA General Assembly, 24 June 2023, Beatrice Cellario announced the dates of the next Mondial du Theatre.
The slide presentation is at the link below and this outlines the key dates for those interested to apply to take part.
On this website HERE is a page for the Festival which now contains links to the Rules of the Festival, the FT25 Application Forms in three languages, and the Mondial Website. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 10 October 2024.
11th Apollo International Festival for Youth & Independent Theatre
2 - 6 October 2025
Alba Iulia, Romania
Organised by AITA/IATA Associate Grupul Skepsis with the support of local organisations, the main goal is to promote youth and independent theatre as well as the city as a venue for independent cultural arts.
Theatre groups with an age range of 18 – 39 are invited and will be able to attend workshops led by experts and intercultural dialogue will be encouraged.
The theme is “Hands” and the cost of accommodation and three meals a day will be met by the organisers. The cost of any additional members of the group must be met by the visiting company. Performances should not exceed 60 minutes although exceptions will be considered.
The deadline for applications is 31 May 2025.
Questions should be directed to teatruskepsis@yahoo.com
5th Lalabala Kathmaandu International Children's Festival, Kathmandu
2 - 7 November 2025
Organised by AITA/IATA’s Associate in Nepal, Tanka Chaulagain from Kathmandu Pragya Kunja School, and Lalabala.
The plays must be for children by children lasting between 40 and 60 minutes.
Groups should arrange to arrive on 2 November but depart on 8 November. Local accommodation and food will be provided at hotels, youth hostels and host families for up to 10 participant. Transport to and from Kathmandu will be the arrangement of the groups.
Questions should be directed to Tanka Chaulagain at Tel No:+977-9841364543 (WhatsApp) or: tanka.chaulagain@iwschool.edu.np / schooltheatrenepal@gmail.com. School Website HERE.
Below is the information and Application Form which must be submitted by 31 July 2025.
International Festival of Francophone Amateur Theatre
22-23 November 2025
teatruskepsis@yahoo.comThe festival is part of a partnership between the Cité internationale de la langue française, which hosts the festival, and Axothéa, the Aisne Departmental Federation of Amateur Theatre, which is the organizer of the festival. Axothéa is a partner member of the National Federation of Amateur Theatre Companies (FNCTA) which supports the festival. The festival will take place at the Cité internationale de la langue française in Villers-Cotterêts (Aisne).
It’s purpose is to contribute to the dissemination of French-speaking amateur theatre to as many people as possible. The festival is open to all French-speaking amateur theatre groups and the deadline for the receipt of applications is 31 January 2025.
Questions should be directed to teatruskepsis@yahoo.com
26th Drama in Education Conference
27 March - 1 April 2026
Dagmar Hofferer announces the date of the 2026 Drama in Education Conference. More details to follow.
PAT Festival Toyama, Japan
Saturday 8 - Tuesday 11 August 2026
The PAT (Performing Arts Toyama) festival organisers have confirmed that the event will run from Saturday 8 August to Tuesday 11 August. No further details are available but when received they will be posted here.
There is information about past festivals HERE on the Toyama Prefectural Arts and Culture website for your information.
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