16th Gyeongnam Theater Artists Festival to Open in Miryang on Nov. 18

Opens November 18
Connecting people, communities and generations through theater

Miryang City, Gyeongsangnam-do, will host the 16th Gyeongnam Theater Artists Festival at Miryang Arina for five days, from November 18 to 22.

Poster for the 16th Gyeongnam Theater Artists Festival [Photo courtesy of Miryang City]

Hosted by Miryang City and organized by the Gyeongnam branch of the Korean Theater Association, chaired by Kim Suhyun, the festival will take place under the theme “CONNECT.” It is a cultural arts event that uses theater to connect people and communities, generations and stages.

The opening ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on November 18 at Studio 2.

The final-round competition, “Gyeongnam Theater Best 5,” will feature five theater companies from Gyeongsangnam-do.

The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on November 18 with “Blood of Evil” by the Beoksugol Theater Company, followed by a variety of other productions.

As part of the accompanying events, a policy forum to discuss operational strategies for Miryang Arina will be held at 2 p.m. on November 19 at Studio 2. On November 21 at 2 p.m., the Seongbyeok Theater arcade will host “Arina Gachi Market,” a cultural market combining a flea market with street performances.

The closing ceremony on November 22 at 6 p.m. will include awards for the competition and the 7th Gyeongnam Theater Artists Awards.

Ahn Byeonggu, mayor of Miryang, said, “I hope this will be an opportunity for theater artists in Gyeongsangnam-do to share their creative passion and for residents to enjoy the pleasures of theater up close.”

All performances at the festival are free to attend. Reservations and further information are available on the event poster.

The festival is expected to help strengthen the creative capabilities of theater artists in Gyeongsangnam-do and promote cultural and artistic exchange between regions.

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