As part of the Craiova International Shakespeare Festival 2024, Shakespeare Village stands as a charming re-enactment of life in the Elizabethan era. This picturesque village, populated by blacksmiths, tailors, shoemakers and artisans, becomes a meeting place for theater and culture lovers. In addition to theater performances and creative workshops, Shakespeare Village hosts children's activities and daytime events, and evenings are dedicated to concerts and parties.
An Invitation to Shakespeare's Time
Would you like to travel back in time and lose yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Shakespeare's era? Then Shakespeare Village is the perfect place for you! With over 70 events over 11 days, this charming venue invites you to enjoy the charm of a bygone era and feel as if you have stepped onto the streets of Elizabethan London.
Community and Culture: Building New Connections
Shakespeare Village is not only a historical re-enactment, but also an unconventional performance and concert space, where the community unites around a passion for theater and culture. With over 50 outdoor and pop-up events and activities, this village revives the spirit of collaboration and creativity, proving that theater can be accessible and engaging for all city dwellers. Thus, Shakespeare Village becomes a place where tradition and innovation meet in a captivating symphony of culture.
Shakespeare Village: A Masterful Reconstruction of the Elizabethan Age
SHAKESPEARE'S CARAVAN
The Shakespeare Caravan is an itinerant initiative that aims to bring the magic of Shakespeare's work directly to the heart of Romanian communities. This caravan travels to various cities around the country to present "The Complete Works of Shakespeare" in a compact form of about 45 minutes in the open air. Admission to the performances is free, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and depth of Shakespeare's work.
Through this show, participants have the opportunity to enjoy theatrical moments in an unconventional setting, in the middle of their communities. The Shakespeare Caravan aims to provide an accessible and inclusive cultural experience, bringing art and culture closer to the general public.
In addition to the performances, the Shakespeare Caravan also offers participants the opportunity to enter a competition that can bring them the chance to participate in the International Shakespeare Festival, a major event in the country's cultural calendar.
This initiative reflects a commitment to bringing art and culture into people's lives, encouraging them to discover and enjoy classical works in an accessible and interactive way.
With a rich variety of events and activities, the Craiova International Shakespeare Festival 2024 continues to reaffirm its position as one of Europe's leading thematic festivals and a meeting place for theater and culture lovers from around the world. So join us on this exciting journey into the bard's universe and discover its magic and relevance in the 21st century!
International Shakespeare Festival Craiova 2024 is not only about performances and entertainment, but also about education and innovation. Through partnerships with the National University of Theater and Cinematography "I.L. Caragiale" from Bucharest and other educational institutions, the festival becomes a fertile ground for future theater artists and filmmakers. UNATC Fringe - Shakespeare unleashes students is a section dedicated exclusively to young creators, giving them a platform to express their vision of Shakespeare's work in the middle of the community. In addition to performances and student activities, the festival also hosts Academics and More, a series of lectures and debates that explore the impact and relevance of Shakespeare's work in modern theater and contemporary society.
Innovation and Education: The Future of Theater Meets the Bard's Past
Between May 16-26, 2024, the city of Craiova becomes the epicenter of the Shakespearean universe, hosting over 300 events in seven performance halls and over 30 conventional and unconventional spaces. Spectators will be able to enjoy classic performances such as "Hamlet" and "The Tempest", but also innovative experiences such as Shakespeare Dimensions - Episode 1, an immersive journey in virtual reality. With the interactive online program and ticket subscriptions, attendees can easily navigate the various events and venues of the festival.
Program of Events: A Foray into Shakespeare's World
30 years after the first edition, the International Shakespeare Festival returns to Craiova with a time-honored promise - that the theater is not only for its spectators, but also for the communities that make it up. The 2024 edition emphasizes the importance of local collaboration and the active involvement of communities in creating unique theatrical and cultural experiences. The concept of "community building festivals" becomes a reality through events like Pop-Up Shakespeare, where the city becomes the stage and all its inhabitants become actors.
Community Spirit: Building Traditions in Theatre
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A JOURNEY IN THE UNIVERSE OF THE BARD
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The most important theater festival in Romania, with wide recognition and international participation, it has taken place every two years in Craiova, bearing the name of the great English playwright: The International Shakespeare Festival. The first edition took place in 1994 and since then, through its initial success, it has become more and more known worldwide with each edition.
The Festivall has presented works of the most famous international directors such as Peter Brook, Robert Wilson, Declan Donnellan, Lev Dodin, Eimuntas Nekrosius, and Silviu Purcarete, Thomas Ostermeier, Oskaras Korsunovas, Yoshihiro Kurita, Yun Taek-Lee, Elizabeth LeCompte, Eimuntas Nekrosius. The main organizers of the festival are the "Marin Sorescu" National Theater from Craiova, and the "William Shakespeare" Foundation.
The performances do not take place only in Craiova, but also in different locations in Oltenia and in the capital of Romania, Bucharest.
During the festival there are film screenings, conferences, seminars, design and criticism, workshops on acting, directing, theater design, painting, photographic and philatelic exhibitions.
In the opinion of numerous Romanian and foreign theater critics who have attended the festival over time, this is one of the best thematic European festivals.
Craiova International Shakespeare Festival was awarded the Prize for Excellence granted by Uniter, the Romanian Theater Association.
