ASSITEJ Korea, together with ASSITEJ International, have announced the Call for Performances from around the world for the ASSITEJ World Congress and Performing Arts Festival 2027 in Suwon, Korea, 22 July – 1 August 2027.
In line with the spirit of Brave Futures, they especially welcome productions that engage with the participation of children and young people at some points, or that reflect their voices, experiences, and perspectives in meaningful ways.
They also invite works that embody the idea of brave futures — performances that are new, daring, or innovative, whether through their themes, their artistic language, or their creative approach.
For performances from Asia, they particularly encourage works that reflect values rooted in the region, such as heritage re-imagined, harmony in diversity, or the meeting of tradition and innovation. These perspectives can bring a distinctive voice to the global dialogue and highlight Asia’s role in shaping our collective futures.
Performances for and with all age groups, from babies to young adults, are eligible. All performing arts genres are welcome, including circus, clown, comedy, dance, digital performance, immersive theatre, installation, mime, opera, puppet / object theatre, spoken word, storytelling, and site-specific. Performances can be in any language, although if the performance is text-based, the application must outline how it will be communicated to local audiences. Performances need to be tour ready, with moderate cargo.
For the 22nd ASSITEJ World Congress in Korea, the hosts will cover:
- A modest performance fee
- Accommodation and meals for the performers, technicians, and other essential team members
- Free registration and tickets to all performances and events
- Local transport
- The hosts are aiming to support the international travel and cargo costs of performances coming from lower-income countries (see the website for full details)
