New ITI Centres Approved
The General Secretariat of ITI is pleased to announce the official approval of new ITI Centres in Bulgaria, France, and Tunisia, confirmed during the 171st Executive Council Session held in May 2025. We warmly welcome these Centres to the global ITI network and look forward to collaborating closely with them in advancing our shared mission of promoting international exchange and the performing arts worldwide.
European Regional Council | New Coordinators Elected for the European Regional Council
Following the recent nomination and voting process for the Co-Coordinators of the European Regional Council of ITI, 21 Centres submitted their votes by the deadline of 21 March 2025. The European Regional Council of ITI is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been elected as Co-Coordinators: Fabio Tolledi, Italy and Christos Georgiou, Cyprus
Their election reflects a continued commitment to strengthening regional collaboration and advancing the performing arts across Europe.
International Monodrama Forum IMF | Jolanta Sutowicz has been awarded Honorary Professor
Jolanda Sutowicz who is a founding member of the International Monodrama Forum of ITI has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor by the Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. She received this title for her artistic work and for holding the International Monodrama Festival “THESPIS” in Kiel as an artistic director for 12 editions over 25 years. A festival which has become one of the best festivals of its kind in the world. The Award Ceremony will be held on 10 September, at 4 pm, in the city of Kiel, Germany. For more information and for sending congratulations please write to festival(at)thespis.de
Wole Soyinka - 90th Birthday
Happy Birthday Wole Soyinka! Your friends of the International Theatre Institute send you the very best wishes to your 90th Birthday that you celebrated on 13 July. We are happy that you are supporting ITI with your presence at the last Congress and in Bratislava. We hope that you are continuously in good health and good spirits and look forward to meet you in the future.
With warmest regards,
Tobias Biancone, DG ITI
In Memoriam - Philip Arnoult
ITI World Theatre Ambassador
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Philip Arnoult. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones. Philip Arnoult's indomitable spirit and passion for theatre never waned, even as his health declined. He remained dedicated to connecting artists and inspiring creative collaborations, embodying his lifelong commitment to the arts.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Brandice at brandice(at)citd.us if you have any questions or need assistance.
The CITD team
Photo by Zoltán Szarka.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Ramendu Majumdar
Ramendu Majumdar, Honorary President of ITI, has received the Lifetime Award, offered by the Bangladesh Brand Forum BFF in collaboration with Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. He received this Special Recognition as a Bangladeshi actor, stage director, and theatre producer for his visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and transformative contributions to our advertising industry. The ITI Newsletter congratulates the Honorary President of ITI for getting this award.
Ramendu Majumdar: Theatre Worldwide – My ITI Years
What the ITI Newsletter announced last year when Ramendu Majumdar celebrated his Birthday has “become true”: The Honorary President of ITI used the pandemic to write his ITI memoirs. Ramendu Majumdar tells us his own story. It gives us an insight into the development of the Bangladesh Centre of ITI – and ITI worldwide. It is proof of the personal perseverance he has experienced with ITI, which resulted in him becoming the President of ITI and gaining the title of Honorary President of ITI. The publication is a veritable cornucopia of facts and experiences of viewpoints through his times with the International Theatre Institute.
The book has been published by the University Press Limited, ISBN 978 984 506 378 4. Hardcover, 196 pages, with colour photos. 35 US-Dollars, 30 Euros. On request, an ITI Centre may receive a free copy. Please allow ample time for sending you the copy. The book can be ordered over news(at)iti-worldwide.org.
