The 12th International Festival of Theatrical Institutes (FIESAD) is set to take place in Rabat from October 30 to November 2, 2026. The festival is organized under the patronage of King Mohammed VI and is a collaboration between the Association Isil for Theater and Cultural Animation, the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sports, and the National Theater Mohammed V. This year's festival brings together students, artists, professors, and professionals in the field of dramatic art.
The festival features a diverse lineup of participants from nine countries, including Morocco, Mexico, Senegal, Poland, Italy, Cuba, the Netherlands, and Spain. A total of ten theatrical performances will be presented by various institutions, including the Higher Institute of Theatrical Art and Cultural Animation in Rabat, the Tijuana College of Arts, and the National School of Arts and Cultural Professions in Senegal.
The participating institutions include the Higher Institute of Theatrical Art and Cultural Animation in Rabat, the Tijuana College of Arts in Mexico, the National School of Arts and Cultural Professions in Senegal, and the School of Cinema in Wodz in Poland. Other participating institutions are the Rome Academy of Theater "Sofia Amondoulia" in Italy, the University of Arts in Cuba, and the University of Arts in Utrecht, Netherlands.
The festival's judging committee is chaired by Moroccan playwright Mohammed Bobo, who is also the former general secretary and director of studies at the Higher Institute of Theatrical Art and Cultural Animation in Rabat. The committee includes members from various countries, such as France, Spain, and Morocco. The committee will evaluate the performances and provide feedback to the participating institutions.
In addition to the theatrical performances, the festival program includes various workshops and activities. These include a workshop on physical theater led by Spanish-French artist and choreographer Tomio Vergie, and a lecture on "ethnography of portable memory in the theatrical space" presented by Mexican professor Daimari Sanchez Moreno.
The festival's opening ceremony will take place at the National Theater Mohammed V in Rabat on October 30, 2026, and will feature a performance by students from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Art and Cultural Animation in Rabat. The festival aims to provide a platform for meeting, training, and exchanging experiences between theatrical and academic institutions.
The 12th International Festival of Theatrical Institutes continues to provide a space for young people to engage with diverse theatrical experiences and approaches to training and creativity. The festival is expected to foster cultural exchange and understanding among the participating countries and institutions.
Key points
- The festival features a diverse lineup of participants from nine countries.
- The festival program includes various workshops and activities.
- The festival aims to provide a platform for meeting, training, and exchanging experiences between theatrical and academic institutions.
