HIGH FEST 8th International Performing Arts Festival starts on October 1
The HIGH FEST 8th International Performing Arts Festival will be held between October 1 and 8 in Yerevan, Chairman of the Festival Arthur Ghukasyan told a news conference. 33 performing arts companies from 22 countries, including Great Britain, Russia, Romania, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Iran, Armenia participate in HIGH FEST 2010.
HIGH FEST 2010 is a multi-genre and Europe-oriented festival, A. Ghukasyan said.
Performing arts companies and artists will present their productions in all genres of performing arts including theatre (drama, comedy, mime, movement, circus, street performances, puppet/marionette, fingers theatre, visual), dance (modern, folk, classic etc.), music (opera, classical, musical, contemporary, jazz, folk etc) and other forms of performing arts. 60 performances will be presented on around 15 stages on festival’s main and fringe programs. The festival includes an Iranian Theater Program called showcase.
According to Arthur Ghukasyan, Iranian Emrooz Theatre’s tragicomedy “Avazhik – made in Iran” will open the festival.
HIGH FEST International Performing Arts Festival is held with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia.