THESPIS 16 Edition

Thespis – International Monodrama FestivalKiel, GermanyFor 25 years, Thespis has been a unique meeting point for the art of the one-person play, bringing together artists and audiences from across the globe. Founded in Kiel, the festival has become internationally renowned as the first and only regular festival in Germany dedicated exclusively to monodrama.The final edition of Thespis marks the culmination of more than a dozen vibrant festivals, hundreds of unforgettable performances, and countless encounters between cultures, ideas, and people. This farewell celebration features 15 outstanding productions from around the world—one for each festival edition—alongside a rich supporting program that honors the legacy of Thespis.With a spirit of gratitude and festivity, Thespis 2025 looks back on a quarter century of artistic excellence and intercultural dialogue, while offering audiences the chance to experience once more the intensity, intimacy, and diversity of solo performance.Thespis bids farewell with laughter, tears, and a heartfelt thank you to its artists, audiences, and friends worldwide.