The Craiova International Shakespeare Festival announced its official selection for the 2026 edition and opened ticket sales for performances and access to the popular Shakespeare Village. The event will take place between May 21 and 31.<\/p>\n
Over 11 days, Craiova will host productions inspired by the works of William Shakespeare, with performances staged across multiple venues under the theme \u201cWILL matters.\u201d<\/p>\n
The official program brings together productions from dozens of countries, featuring renowned directors and theatre companies. Highlights include \u201cKing Lear\u201d directed by Silviu Purc\u0103rete, \u201cTitus Andronicus: Reborn\u201d by Ryunosuke Kimura, and a musical reinterpretation of \u201cMacbeth\u201d by The Tiger Lillies in collaboration with La Perla 29.<\/p>\n
British director Declan Donnellan returns with \u201cTwo Gentlemen of Verona,\u201d while other productions range from experimental reinterpretations to dance adaptations of Shakespeare\u2019s works.<\/p>\n
A key attraction of the festival, Shakespeare Village, will return as a large open-air space inspired by an Elizabethan setting, combining theatre, crafts, and live music. The lineup includes artists such as Zdob \u0219i Zdub, \u0218uie Paparude, and Bosquito.<\/p>\n
Tickets are now available online and through official partners, with several pass options for the Shakespeare Village. Entry will be free on the opening day, May 21.<\/p>\n