Braila will become, starting on 19 September, the stage for the International Theatre and Performing Arts Festival, featuring performances by theatre companies from Romania and Chisinau, ranging from comedy and contemporary drama to productions based on works by Gellu Naum, Eugene Ionesco, Carlo Goldoni and Arthur Miller.
According to information provided by representatives of the "Maria Filotti" Theatre in Braila, the festival will open on 19 September at 20:00 in the Studio Hall with "With Power from Kifissia" by Dimitris Kechaidis and Eleni Chaviara, directed by Laura Moldovan and produced by the "Maria Filotti" Theatre.
On 20 September at 18:00, in the Main Hall, the "Maria Filotti" Theatre will present "Sebastian" by Mihail Sebastian, directed by Matei Lucaci-Grunberg.
The Constanta State Theatre will come to Braila on 21 September with the performance "The Island" based on Gellu Naum's work, directed by Ada Milea, who also wrote the music and lyrics, scheduled for 18:00 in the Main Hall.
22 September brings two events: at 18:00 in the Main Hall, the "Luceafarul" Republican Theatre in Chisinau will present "The Viscount" by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Slava Sambris, while at 21:00 in the Studio Hall, the performance "Winners of the HOP Young Actor Gala - 2025 Edition" is scheduled.
On 23 September at 18:00, the "Fani Tardini" Theatre in Galati will present "Queen of the Night" by Leta Popescu, directed by Leta Popescu, in the Main Hall.
On 24 September at 18:00, the "Gulliver" Theatre for Children and Youth in Galati will bring to the Main Hall stage the performance "The Boors" based on Carlo Goldoni's work, directed by Cristian Gheorghe.
The programme continues on 25 September at 18:00 with "Portugal", by Zoltan Egressy, directed by Radu Nichifor, a production of the "Jean Bart" Theatre in Tulcea, while on 26 September, also at 18:00, the "Matei Visniec" Municipal Theatre in Suceava will present "The Forest of the Sleepers" by Alexandra Felseghi, directed by Andrei Majeri.
On 27 September at 18:00, audiences will be able to see "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, directed by Madalina Hincu, a production of the "Bacovia" Municipal Theatre in Bacau.
The "Alexandru Davila" Theatre in Pitesti will take part on 28 September at 18:00 with the performance "No Worries, Catalincika!" by Adelina Toma, directed by Claudiu Goga.
According to the festival programme, a special event will take place on 11 October, when actor Constantin Chiriac will give an extraordinary poetry recital, "Homage to You, Father!" ("Metanie tie, Parinte!") at the "Annunciation" Church (Greek Orthodox Church).
The Braila International Theatre and Performing Arts Festival is organised by the "Maria Filotti" Theatre, with the support of the Braila City Hall.
