A scene from a play by artists from the Philippines, which will be performed at the festival. – – Photo thethaovanhoa.vn

HCM CITY (VNS)– The first international theatre schools festival will be held in HCM City from September 5 to 10.

The event is expected to draw 120 representatives and students from 15 professional theatre schools in 10 countries and territories throughout Asia and the Pacific, including Australia, Mongolia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.

As many as 10 plays will be performed together with experience exchange workshops in theatrical acting skills and writing scripts. All the activities will take place in HCM City Dance School and Theatre at 5B Vo Van Tan Street.

The shows and exchange workshops are open only to special guests, journalists and students from theatre schools.

Director Le Quy Duong, head of the organising board, said the event aimed to create a chance for participants to share experiences and further co-ordinate to develop regional theatrical arts.

The festival has been organised with support from the culture ministry, HCM City Stage Artists Association, HCM Dance School and Theatre. – VNS