A number of domestic and foreign theatrical troops will perform in Elbasan since next Sunday as part of the �Skampa� International Theater Festival 19th edition. This edition comes under the logo �The Awake� and has designed as an attractive platform of education through art.

Theatrical troops from Albania, China, USA, Italy, Chile, Kosovo, Russia and Switzerland are expected to come on stage presenting a total of 16 plays to the drama-lovers in Elbasan.

A series of workshops and concerts along with a variety of other activities will also be organized as part of this international festival. According to the festival�s director, Adonis Filipi this event has gradually become an event with international dimensions.

�Over 200 theatrical troops, some 2500 Albanian and foreign artists have already performed in front of more than 90.000 viewers. �Skampa� Festival is currently the biggest theatrical event on international level and one among most distinct activities of this kind in the region. This festival has already become part of Albania�s cultural heritage,� said Filipi.

The festival�s curtains will be raised by the �Chairs� play that will bring on stage the Shanghai Opera Troop. This festival will end on October 28.