International Istanbul Festival
Theatre performances used to be a part in the programme of the International Istanbul Festival, oraganised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts since 1973. By 1989 theatre performances gained an independed identity and the new event was named 'The International Istanbul Theatre Festival'.
Theatre performances used to be a part in the programme of the
International Istanbul Festival, oraganised by the Istanbul Foundation
for Culture and Arts since 1973. By 1989 theatre performances gained
an independed identity and the new event was named 'The International
Istanbul Theatre Festival'.
Every year, The International Istanbul Theatre Festival includes in its
programme the finest examples of classical and experimental theatre,
dance/ physical theatre, music theatre, theatrical concerts. From its
start until today, the finest examples of national/ international Groups,
artists and productions participated In the Festival.
The aim of the Festival is not only to present the finest examples of the
international and Turkish theatre to the audience and critics, but also to
give young theatre students and professionals the opportunity to
improve their profession by realising workshops, conferences and
exhibitions.
Since 1997 the International Theatre Festival presents two "Honorary
Awards" to one international and one Turkish theatre personalities for
their lifetime achievment in the field of performing arts. The awards are
presented each year during the opening ceremony of the festival.
In the last few years the International Istanbul Theatre Ferstival started
to print its name under significant Turkish and international productions
as a co-producer. The intention of the Festival is to improve this
attempt in future as far as conditions alow.
Each year the International Istanbul Theatre Festival attracts an
audience more than 20.000 people. The13th Festival will be held during
May 18- June 3, 2001.