Welcome to Colombo International Theatre Festival

The Colombo International Theatre Festival has initiated the first ever and only international theatre festival in the history of Sri Lankan theatre arena, as a bridge connected between Sri Lanka and global theatre. We maintained the CITF amidst countless complications, struggles and distresses from 2012 to 2019.

Unfortunately, due to the Corona epidemic in 2020/21 and the economic and political crisis which arose in the country in 2022, given us a hard impact though we wanted to hold the International Theatre Festival for the last three years, but due to the above factors that we could not control, we reluctantly had to put the theatre festival aside for a while.

But we have started the year 2023 with the determination that the CITF should be held some or rather at any level this year. We look forward to your support to make that expectation a reality.

11th “COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL – 2025 (CITF)”

Draupadi – Sri Lanka (Opening) – 25th August

Draupadi – Sri Lanka (Opening) – 25th August

‘Draupadi, Woman of all times’ is a dance theatre piece based on the character of Draupadi who is the female protagonist of the great epic Maha Bharatha that represents the plight of women of all times and societies.

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MEDEA VOICE – Korea – 26th August

MEDEA VOICE – Korea – 26th August

The play delves deep into themes of power, betrayal, female oppression, identity, and alienation, reimagining the ancient Greek figure of Medea within a contemporary context.
Power and Betrayal:

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A Journey of Despair – Sri Lanka – 26th August

A Journey of Despair – Sri Lanka – 26th August

A Journey of Despair is a powerful mono drama that explores the inner world of a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, rejection, and isolation. Without spoken dialogue, the story is told through expressive movement, lighting

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The Nightingale – China – 26th August

The Nightingale – China – 26th August

From the empress’s perspective, the play explores her pursuit of power, wealth, and beauty, and her eventual realization of freedom and true beauty. Combining the traditional Chinese story “The Nightingale” with existential themes, it delves into deeper philosophical questions.

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Shh….– Sri Lanka – 27th August

Shh….– Sri Lanka – 27th August

Devli is a 35-year-old woman who loves her child immensely. She spends time with her little baby from morning until nightfall. She also does all the household chores alone, just like her husband.

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THE AMERICAN – GREECE – 27th August

THE AMERICAN – GREECE – 27th August

“THE AMERICAN” is a dramatized narration by Thanassis Sarantos, based on the classic novel of Alexandros Papadiamantis, is presented for more than 15 years all over Greece, honoring the literature of the prestigious Greek writer Alexandros Papadiamantis (1851 – 1911)

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Mission

• To go beyond the existing methodology of Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim youth of various religions, and to make an attitude change among them.

• To build a new positive conceptual discussion for various cultural identities.

• Activate transformation programs for those who are under stress in any field.

• To respect different social, religious layers, listening and to build a common discussion and to make an appearance for them.

Vision

Cultured Society; Full of Humanity with a Social and Cultural Change

CITF Committee

K.N. Shunmugathasan

K.N. Shunmugathasan

K.N. Shunmugathasan

Nirmal Perera

Nirmal Perera

Executive Committee Member

Nirosh Kavirathna

Nirosh Kavirathna

Executive Committee Member

Subuddhi Lakmali

Subuddhi Lakmali

Executive Committee Member

Mohomed Sharaf

Mohomed Sharaf

Executive Committee Member

Inter Act Art Institute is happy to announce the Call for Participation in the 11th “COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL – 2025 (CITF)”

(International Mono Drama Competition)

Will be held from
25th to 31st August in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
02nd to 04th September - Chilaw – Sri Lanka (Parallel Festival )
03rd to 07th September – Assam – India (Parallel Festival)

Dear all Global Theatre friends…
The Colombo International Theater Festival, which commenced in 2012 is approaching its successive 11th edition. CITF 2025 will feature Mono Drama from across the globe, formal and informal interactions between artists from Sri Lanka and abroad, towards a sustained effort in curating a festival with a purpose of bringing innovative performances to Sri Lanka.
Over 80 countries covering all continents 110 theatre groups and over 1200 artist and veterans have participated last 10 years including Sri Lankan theatre fraternity.

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