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Turkish State Theatres is delighted to announce the 4th International Women Playwrights Theatre Festival, to be held in Istanbul, 6–15 February 2026.

The festival will present stage performances of plays written exclusively by women from around the world, offering a platform to highlight diverse cultural perspectives and amplify women’s voices in theatre. All theatrical forms and styles are welcome – from contemporary works to classical, traditional, or experimental productions.

We warmly invite theatre companies that stage works by women playwrights to apply and join us in this celebration of women’s creativity and critical discourse.

Applications are now open.

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We look forward to receiving your submissions.