International Theatre Festival “Varna Summer”
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The 33rd Varna Summer International Theatre Festival has drawn its dazzling curtain! Join us next year for another thrilling celebration of theatre!
June 13, 2025
The performances “Nostalgic Divertimento” by Sfumato Theatre Workshop and “The Eyes of Arabia” by Varna Puppet Theatre marked the finale of this year’s edition of the country’s largest international theatre event on 11 June. We extend our gratitude to our audiences, partners, and collaborators, and look forward to new encounters!
Theatre Bridges – Connecting Cultures and Stories
June 6, 2025
The Varna Summer International Theatre Festival launches the Theatre Bridges programme with performances from Southeastern Europe. It aims to bring the Bulgarian stage closer to the achievements of the theatre in the region and promote cross-border creative collaborations.
Bulgarian Theatre in the Spotlight of Experts from Three Continents
June 5, 2025
Theatre professionals from the USA, South Korea, and Eastern Europe are arriving in Varna for the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival. From 6th till 10th June, they will attend the special Theatre Showcase module featuring Bulgarian performances from the festival programme, presented with surtitles in English. The module aims to promote Bulgarian theatre abroad by providing a platform for dialogue and exchange between local and international performing arts makers and professionals