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World Theatre Day 2025: Know why it’s celebrated on March 27, how it started and significance behind the day

World Theatre Day 2025 Significance: World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) with 27th March as the date of the opening of the 1962 "Theatre of Nations" season in Paris.

World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) with 27th March as the date of the opening of the 1962 "Theatre of Nations" season in Paris.

The day is commemorated around the world with a variety of events, performances, talks, and other activities.(Freepik)

World Theatre Day 2025: Today, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, individuals around the world are observing World Theatre Day. It is an annual celebration that highlights the importance of theatres as a form of entertainment throughout history. In modern times, it has emerged as more than that.

It serves as a means of expressing human nature and acts as a powerful catalyst for education and societal change via live performances that delve into the complexities of human experiences and emotions.

World Theatre Day 2025: Origin, Significance and Celebrations

The International Theatre Institute (ITI) initiated World Theatre Day in 1961, with 27th March as the date of the opening of the “Theatre of Nations season in 1962, Paris and has been celebrated ever since.

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The essence of the day lies in promoting the art form and inspiring governments, individuals, and organisations to support and promote the theatre community. On this day, people mark it with several events, performances, talks and theatrical communities hosting events, award ceremonies and live performances.

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However, one of the most important celebrations is the announcement of the World Theatre Day Message, in which, at the invitation of ITI, a world-renowned individual expresses his or her thoughts on the issue of theatre and a culture of peace.

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