[ Abstraction Deadline Extended to 2026-02-28 ] The NTU International Theatre Conference is a biennial event hosted by the Department of Drama and Theatre at National Taiwan University.

The conference invites scholars and artists from Taiwan and abroad to reflect on the past, present, and future of theatre from diverse perspectives, including historical research, textual analysis, theoretical inquiry, and contemporary performance practice. We welcome submissions on the following themes (including but not limited to):

• The past, present, and future of theatrical aesthetics

• Theatre as a cultural phenomenon and its relationship to everyday life

• Narrative and non-narrative forms in theatre

• Spectatorship, performativity, and lived experience in classical and contemporary theatre

• The institutionalization, regulation, and aestheticization of actors’ body training

• Scenography, design practices, and media technology in theatre

• The circulation, transmission, and transformation of dramatic texts and performances across borders and disciplines

• Theatre performance, theatre industries, and theatre education in response to the impact of emerging technologies

• New perspectives on methodologies and theories in theatre and drama studies

**Other details can be checked on the conferences website.**

【CONTACT】
contact person: Miss I-Chen Lo
e-mail: ntutheatre2026@gmail.com