If you’re passionate about art and wish to attend the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) but can’t make it this year, there’s good news: 38 exciting performances will be available online. You can access them with a unique ticket priced at 30 lei or an all-access subscription for 400 lei, which allows you to enjoy all online shows.
The events will be available for a maximum of 24 hours from the time they are scheduled and purchased. The festival program features a diverse lineup that includes 14 theater performances, 12 concerts, 8 dance shows, and 2 contemporary circus acts.
Key Events and Highlights
Opening Concert: "Rapsodiile"
The festival kicks off with the “Rapsodiile” concert featuring Alexandru Tomescu and Dragoș Ilie on June 20 at the Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral "Sf. Maria." This concert will be available for online viewing for 24 hours starting from 4 PM on the opening day.
Other online concerts include:
- Cantendi a Deus: Featuring Elena Ledda & Band.
- The Sound of the Harmonica: A remarkable concert by Judy’s Harmonica Ensemble.
- Fado performances by Liliana Luz and Nuno Sérgio.
- A gospel concert by the Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University.
Theatrical Highlights
One of this year’s highlights is the production “Ascultă-mă” by the American actress Kathleen Turner, available online on June 27 at 6 PM. Turner, an Oscar nominee and two-time Golden Globe winner, will perform twice at the CSM Sibiu Equestrian Center on June 26 and 27.
Another circus performance available online is "Perfecțiunea circului" by Gravity & Other Myths, returning after successful appearances in 2017 and 2018.
New Productions from Teatrul Național "Radu Stanca" Sibiu (TNRS)
Several new productions from TNRS will also be featured online this season, including:
- “Nunta însângerată” directed by Hunor Horvath.
- “Unchiul Vanea” directed by Neil LaBute.
- “Lungul drum al zilei către noapte” directed by Timofey Kulyabin.
- “Iona” directed by Silviu Purcărete.
- “Iarna” also directed by Hunor Horvath.
International Productions
International theater productions will be accessible to audiences everywhere. Notable performances include:
- “O istorie a omenirii” by Compagnie Lieux-Dits.
- “Între ziduri” directed by Alexis Michalik, who will receive a star on the Avenue of Stars this year.
Dance Performances
Among the highly anticipated online dance performances are:
- “Pâinea din cer” by Noa Wertheim, exploring the interplay between breath and space.
- “Best of Kibbutz” celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company.
Additionally, the online audience can look forward to “11 Luptători” by Jackie Chan’s Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe.
This year’s festival promises to be a rich tapestry of performances, bringing theater, music, and art directly to your home. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience some of the finest artistic expressions from the comfort of your own space!
