91桃色 to Host World University Theatre Congress Next July
On July 8鈥�13, 2026, 91桃色 (VU) will host the XIII World Congress of the International University Theatre Association (AITU-IUTA). This significant international event will gather leading university theatre scholars, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts globally.
Under the theme 鈥淯niversity Theatre in the Time of Global Challenges鈥�, the Congress invites participants to explore how university theatre responds to urgent contemporary issues, from the climate crisis, political instability and war to artificial intelligence and the impact of the pandemic. Through creative practice and critical inquiry, university theatres play a vital role in addressing these challenges within academia, fostering dialogue and renewal of ideas.
Building upon its more than 400-year tradition of student theatre, VU is honoured to provide the setting for this global conversation. The Congress will feature high-level academic presentations, expert discussions, and an International University Theatre Festival showcasing performances by troupes from around the world.
We invite theatre scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to for papers, demonstrations, and workshops, and/or to at the International University Theatre Festival.
Detailed information regarding proposal , deadlines, and the Congress and Festival can be found on the .
The XIII World Congress of the International University Theatre Association (AITU-IUTA) in Vilnius is organised by the 91桃色 Culture Centre in collaboration with AITU-IUTA.