Alanya’s Cultural Heart Beats Strong with the 11th Student Theatre Festival. Organized annually by Alanya Municipality, the 11th Inter-High School Theatre Festival has officially begun with a spectacular opening at the Alanya Cultural Center (AKM).
Taking place between May 7 and 30, the festival will bring together 13 different theatre groups from local high schools, showcasing their talent on stage and offering a feast of art for theatre lovers.
Alanya’s Cultural Heart Beats Strong with the 11th Student Theatre Festival
Belediyemiz tarafından düzenlenen ve genç yeteneklerin sahnelediği 11. Liselerarası Tiyatro Festivali, Alanya Kültür Merkezi'nde (AKM) perdelerini açtı. 7-30 Mayıs tarihleri arasında gerçekleşecek festival, Alanya'daki liselerden 13 farklı tiyatro oyununu sanatseverlerle… pic.twitter.com/VblDZtApkw
— Alanya Belediyesi (@ALANYABLD) May 8, 2025
The curtain opened with a breathtaking performance of King Oedipus by the Basamak Stage Team. One of the most powerful works of Ancient Greek literature, this play mesmerized the audience with its impressive acting and gripping storytelling.
👏 Standing Ovation for Young Talents
The performance by the Basamak Stage Team received great acclaim for its professionalism, stage presence, and emotional delivery. As the final curtain fell, the audience rose to their feet and applauded the young actors for several minutes without pause.
Following the performance, Alanya Deputy Mayor Murat Levent Koçak, Alanya Municipal Council Member İrem Yunusoğlu, and Alanya Municipal Theatre Artistic Director and Actor Fırat Onur Deniz took the stage to present certificates of participation to the students.
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🗣️ Koçak: “A nation without art is as though one of its lifelines has been cut.”
In his opening speech, Deputy Mayor Koçak stated:
“As the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, once said: ‘A nation without art is as though one of its lifelines has been cut.’ As Alanya Municipality, we strive to support all fields of art.”
“This festival is more than just a series of plays—it is a platform where young people can express themselves, grow in confidence, and share their talents with the community.“
“Our municipal theatre is rapidly becoming one of the most respected institutions in Turkey, and this festival plays a vital role in that journey. I congratulate everyone involved and thank them sincerely for their efforts.”
🎟️ A Month-Long Celebration of Theatre
With the goal of increasing young people’s interest in the performing arts, giving them a platform to showcase their abilities, and supporting their artistic freedom, the festival continues to welcome art enthusiasts.
Here is the full festival schedule:
| Date | Team | Play Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.05.2025 | Puzzle Stage | Jury | 20:00 |
| 09.05.2025 | Alanya Youth Center | The Comedy of Intrigue | 14:00 / 20:00 |
| 11.05.2025 | Eczacı Güzin Velittin Bekrioğlu Voc. Tech. HS | 7 Women | 20:00 |
| 13.05.2025 | Mustafa Mürüvvet Alaattinoğlu Anatolian HS | The First Kingdom of the Last Humanity & Alien Jisu | 15:00 / 20:00 |
| 15.05.2025 | Emine Ahmet Uysal Tech. Anatolian Imam Hatip HS | The Bourgeois Gentleman | 20:00 |
| 17.05.2025 | A. Fevzi Alaettinoğlu Anatolian High School | The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband | 20:00 |
| 19.05.2025 | Türkler Borsa Istanbul Social Sciences HS | Mad Festival | 20:00 |
| 21.05.2025 | Life Design Schools | Reverse World | 15:00 / 20:00 |
| 23.05.2025 | Oba Nazmi Yılmaz Anatolian High School | Midas’s Ears | 20:00 |
| 25.05.2025 | Doğa College | Macbeth | 20:00 |
| 27.05.2025 | 15 July Martyrs Anatolian High School | A Bit of Hamlet and Just as Much Ophelia | 20:00 |
| 29.05.2025 | C.E.V. ÖHEP Anatolian High School | Art School | 20:00 |
🌿 Alanya: Where Art, History, and Life Intertwine
Alanya is not only known for its sunshine, beaches, and nature, but also for being one of Turkey’s most vibrant centers for art and culture. Since ancient times, this region has been a home for important social and artistic events.
Need an example? Just look at the ancient city of Side or the legendary Aspendos Theater—venues that once echoed with the voices of poets, actors, and musicians. Today, Alanya continues this long-standing tradition by blending it with a modern vision.
🏡 Living in Alanya is a Privilege
Living in Alanya is not just about residing in a city—it’s about embracing a life surrounded by culture, art, history, and natural beauty. Residents and visitors alike are not just spectators but active participants in countless festivals, performances, and events.
From tourism and agriculture to education and the arts, Alanya is a city where every field is valued and supported. And in the modern era, the Alanya Municipality continues to provide platforms that respond to the dreams and expectations of people from all walks of life.
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🎬 A Stage for the Youth, A Spark for the Future
This festival is not just an event—it is a cultural movement. It gives young people not only a stage but also the confidence, vision, and creative spirit to become the artists, leaders, and change-makers of tomorrow.
Because a generation that grows with art builds a better society—and Alanya is proudly leading this movement as a shining cultural beacon of the Mediterranean.
