16 to 22 January 2026
International Festival of Theatre Schools
A unique platform dedicated to fostering creative expression and insightful dialogue. We invite you to join us in enriching the International Festival of Theatre Schools, where together we explore the vital connection between theatre, health, ecology, and education, contributing meaningfully to this important conversation.
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ifts 2026 Concept Note >>>
Carnival of Pedagogy:Theatre and Health
The fourth edition of the International Festival of Theatre Schools (IFTS) 2026, themed Carnival of Pedagogy: Theatre and Health, continues its legacy as a global platform. It brings together educators, artists, and scholars to explore innovative intersections between theatre practice, pedagogy, and holistic well-being.
An annual event organized by the School of Drama and Fine Arts, University of Calicut, Thrissur. The festival is held in collaboration with governmental and non-governmental sectors, fostering a dynamic exchange of global pedagogical practices in theatre and performance.
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Collaborators >>>
The esteemed organizations associated
with the School of Drama and Fine Arts (SDFA), Thrissur, Calicut
University, who play an integral role in the organization of the festival. >>
Workshops >>>
Master Classes for Student Participants
IFTS offers participants the opportunity to attend diverse workshops led by distinguished scholars and practitioners from India and abroad. These sessions provide a rare platform to engage with leading voices in the field, collaborate with peers from various institutions, and gain fresh perspectives on theatre, pedagogy, and performance.ding
WORKSHOPs IFTS 2026
Pedagogues of Previous Editions >>>
Eminent Global Participation
In every edition of IFTS, internationally acclaimed personalities from India and abroad have participated as resource persons and presenters, sharing their visions and experiences with student participants through workshops, presentations, and scholarly discourses.
performances >>>
Students Productions & Cultural Performances
Students’ Productions and Cultural Performances showcase the creative expressions and artistic talents of students through diverse visual, performing, and media arts presentations.unforgettable experiences.
Scholarly Discourses
parliament of Ideas and Panel Discussions
The festival serves as a dynamic platform for meaningful discourses, welcoming the participation of students, scholars, practitioners, academicians, and cultural enthusiasts. It aims to connect people and foster the exchange of knowledge across diverse regions and cultures, encouraging dialogue that spans from formal presentations to performative explorations.
Participatory Institutions >>>
In its continuing editions, IFTS has seen active participation from national and international institutions through their official delegating teams.
Theatre schools and institutions offering training in related fields are invited to apply for IFTS. This festival is designed not for theatrical performances, but as a platform for faculty, scholars, and students to come together for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
IFTS offers an opportunity for young regional theatre practitioners who may not have an academic background in theatre to engage and participate.