iberisene '27

IBERISCÈNE -  International Festival of Iberian and Latin American Playwriting 2027 Edition - Théâtre El Duende, Ivry-sur-Seine, France. Artistic Director: Marcos Malavia.

Founded in 2026, IBERISCÈNE continues its mission in 2027: to provide a space for encounters, creation and the presentation of contemporary theatrical works from Spain, Portugal and Latin America, in dialogue with French and European theatre. The festival was born from a desire to bring together territories connected by their languages, histories and cultural heritage, while highlighting the uniqueness of their artistic expressions. It aims to increase the visibility of dramatic works that remain underrepresented on French stages and encourage their discovery by diverse audiences. A Dialogue Between Cultures IBERISCÈNE sees theatre as a space for sharing ideas and bringing different artistic visions into dialogue. Iberian and Latin American dramaturgies, shaped by questions of memory, migration, identity and social transformation, inspire a programme that engages with contemporary issues. Performances, staged readings, meetings with playwrights and artists, workshops and residencies form a festival where the discovery of new texts goes hand in hand with direct exchanges with their creators. Particular attention is given to contemporary playwrights, emerging generations and innovative theatrical forms. 

International Cooperation at the Heart of 2027

Following its first edition, IBERISCÈNE aims to strengthen its collaborations with European partners, particularly Teatro del Astillero in Spain and Teatro Art’Imagem in Portugal. The objective is to support artistic mobility, translation, the international circulation of works and the development of joint projects. The 2027 edition seeks to establish a transnational creative programme combining dramaturgical research, artistic residencies, public readings, masterclasses and presentations in partner countries. Beyond presenting performances, the festival aspires to become a sustainable platform for international cooperation, supporting new creations and opening doors to new stages and audiences. Engaging with Audiences IBERISCÈNE places education and cultural exchange at the centre of its activities. It aims to strengthen connections with students, teachers, cultural associations and Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, while reaching audiences discovering these theatrical traditions for the first time. Meetings, discussions and cultural outreach activities provide opportunities to explore works in their broader context and encourage collective reflection on the artistic, human and social questions they raise. Linguistic diversity is regarded as a source of enrichment, never as a barrier.

A Festival with a Growing International Vision

Hosted by Théâtre El Duende in Ivry-sur-Seine, IBERISCÈNE continues to establish its presence within the cultural landscape of the Paris region and Europe. Its development relies on international partnerships, co-productions and the creation of lasting connections between playwrights, directors, performers and presenting venues. In 2027, the festival reaffirms its founding conviction: theatre can transcend borders, bring memories and imaginations into dialogue, and create a shared space of freedom through the diversity of artistic perspectives. IBERISCÈNE 2027: Languages, Stages and Imaginations in Dialogue.