Ashgabat and Arkadag to host the 5th International Theatre Festival in November, bringing leading companies from around the world

Turkmenistan will hold the 5th International Theatre Festival, titled "Theatre Art of the Happy Epoch", in November. It will take place in the capital Ashgabat and in Arkadag, the country's "smart city".

Deputy Prime Minister B. Seyidova reported on preparations at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed that the festival be organised and its programme prepared to a high standard.

Leading theatre companies from around the world are expected, and besides performances the programme includes a working meeting of theatre directors and stage masters to discuss improving theatre art, exchanging experience and widening international humanitarian cooperation. The participating countries and exact dates have not yet been announced.