The Fourth Day of FITS Features Special Conferences, Jonah, The Successors of the Gods and Hexagonum, a Travelling Street Performance
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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 22 June, the fourth day of the Festival, audiences are invited to attend two Special Conferences: Silviu Purcărete in conversation with Octavian Saiu, and Cathy Haase and Cosmin Chivu in conversation with Ionuț Sociu; Jonah, directed by Silviu Purcărete; 100 Years of Gospel, a captivating exploration of the history and evolution of gospel music over the past century; and The Successors of the Gods, in which Greek mythology is reimagined through the artistic universe of Ultima Vez.
The fourth festival day features performances from 20 countries, nearly 10 free outdoor performances, 4 productions streamed online, and tickets starting at only 30 RON.
The Day at a Glance
- Performances from 20 countries
- Nearly 10 free outdoor performances
- 4 productions streamed online
- Tickets starting from 30 RON
FITS Recommends – 22 June
Silviu Purcărete in dialogue with Octavian Saiu
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)
Cathy Haase and Cosmin Chivu in dialogue with Ionuț Sociu
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
14:00 (Details)
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
14:00 (Details)
The Robbers of Hearts
Anton Bruckner University, Linz
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
15:00 (Details)
Anton Bruckner University, Linz
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
15:00 (Details)
Two People Exchanging Saliva
American Independent Film Festival
Promenada Mall – CineGold
18:00 (Details)
American Independent Film Festival
Promenada Mall – CineGold
18:00 (Details)
Infamous Offspring
Ultima Vez / Wim Vandekeybus
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Faust Hall
21:00 (Details)
Ultima Vez / Wim Vandekeybus
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Faust Hall
21:00 (Details)
Fragments
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy & The Leftovers
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
23:00 (Details)
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy & The Leftovers
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
23:00 (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.