The Third Day of FITS Features Two Performances of Electra, 100 Years of Gospel and the South African Circus Production MOYA – One Soul

The 33rd edition of the Sibiu International Theatre Festival presents 848 events over ten days dedicated to theatre, dance, music, circus, exhibitions and much more. More than 5,000 artists from 83 countries are taking part in this year's Festival.

As every year, throughout the Festival (19–28 June), FITS presents FITS Recommends, a daily guide highlighting some of the day's most exciting events, helping audiences in Sibiu make the best and most inspiring choices.

On 21 June, the third day of the Festival, audiences are invited to attend the Special Conference featuring Gigi Căciuleanu in conversation with Octavian Saiu; Electra, directed by Mihai Măniuțiu; 100 Years of Gospel, a captivating exploration of the history and evolution of gospel music over the past century; and MOYA – One Soul, a contemporary circus production by South Africa's Zip Zap Circus.

The third festival day features performances from nearly 20 countries, almost 20 free outdoor performances, 4 productions streamed online, and tickets starting at only 30 RON.

The Day at a Glance

  • Performances from nearly 20 countries
  • Almost 20 free outdoor performances
  • 4 productions streamed online
  • Tickets starting from 30 RON

FITS Recommends – 21 June

Gigi Căciuleanu in dialogue with Octavian Saiu
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)

The Life of the Marionettes
Grande Lupo Bulgaro
Huet Square
12:00 (Details)

Consultations poétiques
Théâtre de la Ville, Teatro Stabile di Catania, "Radu Stanca" National Theatre Sibiu
Huet Square
15:00 (Details)

Hamlet
University of the Arts Târgu Mureș
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
15:00 (Details)

100 Years of Gospel
Uplifted Voices Choir
Ursuline Church
17:00 (Details)

Nova
Les Foutoukours
GONG Theatre – Ground Floor Hall
17:00 & 21:00 (Details)

Electra
"Radu Stanca" National Theatre Sibiu
17:30 & 20:00 (Details)

MOYA
Zip Zap Circus
"Ion Besoiu" Cultural Centre
18:00 (Details)

Valentina
Théâtre National de Strasbourg
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Lulu Hall
18:00 (Details)

VALPARAISO VALS
Sibiu Ballet Theatre
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Eugenio Barba Hall
20:00 (Details)

Freestyle Puppetry
Țăndărică Animation Theatre, Bucharest
Promenada Mall
20:00 (Details)

Drop
Txema Muñoz
Huet Square
21:00 (Details)

Miss Mary
Kristyn Fontanella
Habermann Square
22:10 (Details)

F. CHARM & Band – Live Concert
Grand Square Stage
22:30 (Details)

Sibiu International Theatre Festival: 848 Events and 5,000 Artists from 83 Countries

The Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS), one of the world's largest and most important performing arts festivals, takes place this year from 19 to 28 June. The 33rd edition, held under the theme SOUL, features 848 events and welcomes more than 5,000 artists from 83 countries.

This year's theme – SOUL – highlights the idea that beyond technology lies the human soul, whether it belongs to the artist or the spectator.

The FITS mobile application includes the complete Festival programme, allows users to personalise their schedules and offers many additional features. The app is available free of charge on both Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS.

Real-time information about FITS is available on the Festival's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok channels, as well as through the FITS newsletter at fitsibiu.substack.com.