Shumen City | May, 2026

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History
The celebration of Bulgariandrama since 1966,that encourages the new,that seeks the unknown,that creates traditions onour national theatre stages.
Achievements

Inspiring Bulgarian creators for 60 years

35Editions
Editions that inspire and encourage Bulgarian theatre artists to find meaning in national dramaturgy and literature.
199Plays
Since 1993, within the 'Author’s Reading' section, 199 newly written and previously unstaged Bulgarian plays have been presented.
411Performances
Throughout its long history, the festival has presented a total of 411 performances on various stages of the theatre and the city.
Application

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Performance Submission
*Performances may be produced by state, municipal, or private cultural institutions.
Author’s Reading
*The text must be unpublished and unstaged to meet the festival regulations!