© studio julian hetzel; photo: nurith wagner-strauss

This edition of the Theaterfestival Basel will present 13 international productions as well as an extensive supporting program with audience discussions, workshops, warm-ups, educational events, and parties. For 13 days, international artists will perform theater, dance, performance art, and music theater at Kaserne Basel, Theater Basel, ROXY Birsfelden, Junges Theater Basel, Vorstadttheater Basel, Neues Theater Dornach, Palazzo Liestal, Kulturforum Laufen, and Marabu Gelterkinden.
Renowned artists will enrich this year's program: Julian Hetzel will open the festival with "Three Times Left is Right." And on the main stage at Theater Basel, Miet Warlop will present "One Song;” her performative installation in the Belgian Pavilion is currently captivating visitors at the Venice Biennale. Also appearing will be Rabih Mroué & Lina, Majdalanie, Michael Turinsky, Katy Baird, Nature Theater of Oklahoma, Susie Wang, Janaina Leite, and many more.
The festival center on the grounds of the Kaserne is the central hub for all visitors and those interested; it is open daily and free of charge. Visitors can meet artists, read, work, discuss, or simply spend time there. The program includes daily warm-ups, talks, after-shows, and the "Living Festival Archive," a growing archive of audience festival experiences. Food and drinks are provided by Restaurant Du Coeur and Soup'n'Chill.
With "Watch & Talk," the festival, in collaboration with Pro Helvetia, invites young artists from Switzerland and abroad to experience the program together and engage in dialogue. Audience discussions, workshops, audio descriptions, early boarding, as well as programs for school classes and groups enhance the festival experience for all interested parties. On August 29, the theater festival, together with Kunsttage Basel, Kunstmuseum Basel, and Museum Tinguely, presents "Super Saturday" with performances, concerts, happenings, and a large after-party. On September 5, the "Ultra Social Club" follows, a happening that blends social intervention, party, and collective experimentation.
Check their website for details on the programs, locations, times, and ticket prices. Under the motto “pay what you can,” the festival invites the audience to choose from three price categories. Advance tickets are now available on the Theaterfestival website. Note that the organizers ensure that all productions are understandable for English-speaking audiences.

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