Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) City Theatres is hosting an event that will delight young art lovers and their families. This year, the 39th annual traditional “Children’s Festival”, opens its doors on Sunday, April 20, 2025. During the festival, children will have the opportunity to watch entertaining theater plays free of charge, participate in creative workshops that will develop their imagination, and visit an exhibition that sheds light on the history of theater. The fact that all events are free of charge provides an important opportunity for every child to be included in this art-filled atmosphere.
Child Education Unit Sheds Light on the Past in its 90th Year
The festival was organized by IMM City Theatres. Child Education Unit, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. This long-established unit, which started theater education and work for children in 1935, has played a pioneering role in the development of children's theater in Türkiye. Within the scope of the festival, a special event will be held that reveals the 90-year adventure of the Children's Education Unit. fotoğraf sergisi, will meet with children in a digital environment. This exhibition will provide the opportunity to observe the important works carried out by the union from past to present and the connection of children with theater.
The Stage is Entertained with Young Spectators
- During the Children's Festival, different and interesting children's games will be staged. Among the games that will enrich children's imaginations, give them different perspectives and provide them with fun time are: Land of Sounds, World Without Garbage, Nutcracker, Fairy Tale, Cloud in Love Also, Kocaeli City Theatre's guest play Sebo Musical and guest play of Eskişehir City Theatres I Can Fly Too will add color to the festival. This diverse repertoire will attract the attention of children of different age groups.
Workshops That Nurture Creativity Await Children
In addition to theatrical performances, there are also colourful and educational activities that encourage children's active participation within the scope of the festival. workshops These workshops aim to increase children’s musical knowledge, broaden their imagination and enable them to create their own stories. The workshops, which will be led by experts in their fields, are listed as follows:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bulent Sezgin with “Journey to Dreams with Games and Theatre”
- Yonca İnal and Ayris Ekşi with “Earth or Sky, Sea or Mountain?”
- Nevin Koksal Yatman with “Recycling Workshop with Colorful Masks”
- Ozgur Atkin with “Karagöz Workshop: Join the Magical World of Shadows!”
- Hamit Erenturk with “Body Percussion & Movement Dramaturgy”
- My Principle Ulugun with “Movement and Improvisation Workshop”
- Derya Yildirim with “One Story, A Thousand Worlds”
- Dilan Mina with “Auspicious Mask Workshop”
These workshops will allow children to experience different branches of art, explore their creativity and acquire new skills.
Traditional Children's Festival Brings Together Art
The Children's Festival, which has been organized by the IMM City Theaters Children's Education Unit since 1984, has become an important part of the children's theater tradition in Türkiye. The unit, founded under the leadership of Muhsin Ertuğrul, has successfully continued its mission for years to make children love theater, give them an artistic perspective and train the artists of the future. The Children's Education Unit, which has contributed to the training of many famous artists in the past, is crowning this tradition with the 39th Children's Festival.
Last Days for Free Tickets and Invitations
For those who want to participate in these enjoyable and educational events free game tickets and workshop invitations, starting from 15:2025 on April 11.00, XNUMX, from the IMM City Theatres box office, on the official website https://sehirtiyatrolari.ibb.istanbul/, a ticket sales platform https://biletinial.com/ It can be obtained from the addresses and via the IMM City Theatres mobile application. Don't miss this special festival where children will meet art!
