The International Theatre Institute (ITI) is delighted to announce the World Theatre Day 2024 Celebration, set to take place from 27 to 29 March 2024 in Langfang, China. Since its inception on 27 March 1962, World Theatre Day has stood as the flagship event of ITI, uniting theatre enthusiasts worldwide in celebration of the intrinsic value of the theatrical art. This year, ITI is privileged to have Jon Fosse, the Norwegian playwright and novelist, and last year´s Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature, crafting the Message for World Theatre Day 2024.

The event is jointly organized by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and the Chinese Theatre Association (CTA), hosted by the “Langfang Silk Road International Arts Center”, with the support of the Langfang Municipality. The Celebration will include a Conference, a Gala Night, workshops, and more, attracting participation from local and international theatre professionals and public.

For comprehensive details of the event, please refer to the brochure below:
World Theatre Day 2024 Brochure (English)
World Theatre Day 2024 Brochure (Chinese)


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World Theatre Day 2024 Gala Performance


Highlights of the 27 March 2024: Opening Ceremony and A Dialogue of Global Theatre Practitioners