Theater in Taipei
From the luminous hand puppetry of budaixi to boundary-pushing contemporary stagework, Taiwan's theater tradition layers centuries of Hokkien opera alongside some of Asia's most daring new writing.
2026 Taiwan International Play Reading Festival: "Sakura Theater 1937"
This play was created by Korean playwright Moon Ui-yeong (文議榮) and directed by Lee Yi-hsiu (李易修). It uses an AI…
2026 New Ideas Lab: Chen Pin-jung (陳品蓉) × Ahi Karunaharan "The Mourning After" Work-in-Progress Showing
This performance, co-presented by director Chen Pin-jung (陳品蓉) and Sri Lankan-born playwright Ahi Karunaharan, is a…
2026 New Ideas Lab: Chen Yi-en's 'A-Fu' Work-in-Progress Showing
Starting from local life experiences, choreographer Chen Yi-en (陳逸恩) explores the survival choices of a gender-neutral…
2026 New Ideas Lab: Black Dog Theatre's 'That Voice Has Never Disappeared' Work-in-Progress Showing
This is a work-in-progress showing of the final installment of Black Dog Theatre's "War Trilogy," co-created by…
2026 New Ideas Lab: San Chue Yi Theatre's 'Come Dance a Dance of Death' Work-in-Progress Showing
Artistic director Wei Chun-chan (魏雋展) of San Chue Yi Theatre, collaborating with Cheng Hao (鄭皓) and Wu Pang-chun (吳邦駿),…
[Puppet Theater] Taichung Chao Yi Ko Puppet Theater Troupe's "The Bloody Battle of Changban Slope"
The "Taichung Chao Yi Ko Puppet Theater Troupe," led by troupe leader Lin Chao-hai (林朝海), performs the classic Three…
"The Bard Forgot to Tell the Story" Taipei Sea Gull Theatre (臺北海鷗劇場) | 2026 Children's Opera Festival
"The Bard Forgot to Tell the Story" originates from the improvisational elements of "live Taiwanese Opera" (歌仔做活戲),…
"The Little Clown Freak - What About Lan?" Creative Focus (創造焦點) | 2026 Children's Opera Festival
The peace of Planet ECC is broken by the Shan-yu (單于) army, and the home of the Little Clown Freaks is in danger! To…
A SEED: One Seed, Ten Thousandfold Taiwan Performance
"A SEED: One Seed, Ten Thousandfold" is a comprehensive artistic stage performance aimed at conveying Japanese spirit…
Jimmy Boy's 100 Acts of Bravery (幾米男孩的100次勇敢)
The first circus work by choreography master Lin Hwai-min (林懷民), created in collaboration with Jimmy (幾米) picture books…
2026 New Ideas Lab: Ihot Sinlay Cihek Cho Chia-an (卓家安) "Ina and Their Products" Work-in-Progress Showing
Amis creator Cho Chia-an (卓家安) draws inspiration from the legend of Tafalong to narrate the story of a modern woman…
[Puppet Theater] Chen Yun Lin Ko Puppet Theater Troupe: "Dream, Severance, River of Love" (Traditional Version)
The Chen Yun Lin Ko Puppet Theater Troupe presents the traditional Puppet Theater work "Dream, Severance, River of…
[Puppet Theater] Chen Hsi-huang Traditional Puppet Theater Troupe: "Journey to the West: The Fiery Cloud Cave"
Led by National Treasure Master Chen Hsi-huang (陳錫煌), this performance presents the classic repertoire "Journey to the…
2026 Beitou Small Theater Festival - STAND UP! Beitou Comedy Night 3 (2026北投小戲節－STAND UP！北投喜劇夜3)
The 2026 Beitou Small Theater Festival proudly presents "STAND UP! Beitou Comedy Night 3 - The Master Arrives! The…
"We Are the Brightest Stars in the Sky" Sheng-ping Wu-chou Yuan (昇平五洲園) | 2026 Children's Opera Festival
"We Are the Brightest Stars in the Sky" does not tell us who is different, but rather hopes to let more people see how…
"Today's Business Hours Are About to End" (《今天的營業時間即將結束》) Hao-ming Creative Studio (浩明創意工作室)｜2026 Children's Opera Arts Festival
Imagine in the near future, Taiwanese Opera (歌仔戲) has long disappeared, leaving only a museum to preserve its name.…
Hello Manzai Studio: One Yen-Ta, Eight Willing to Suffer — Taipei (你好漫才工作室《一個彥達，八個願挨》臺北場)
Hello Manzai Studio presents "Yen-Da vs. The Willing Eight" in Taipei, a comedy showdown featuring Yen-ta Ch'en (A-ta)…
"Lady Turtle Mountain's Aura Rushes Through Smoke!" by Leiyin Theater Troupe | 2026 Children's Traditional Theater Arts Festival
This work is performed by Leiyin Theater Troupe, inspired by the landscapes and local legends of Yilan. The performance…
"The Dragon Girl's Wandering" Tsou-hsi-jen (走戲人) | 2026 Children's Opera Festival
"The Dragon Girl's Wandering" takes contemporary parent-child relationships as its切入点 and reflection. Through a warm…
One-Half Q Theater "Ching-chi" (《青姬》)｜2026 Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts Exhibition
36th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts ☆ Best Annual Work Award ☆ Best Music Design Award "After the White…
[Puppet Theater] Hsiao Hsi Yuan Fourth Generation Puppet Theater Troupe: "Longing Across Time and Space"
Led by Chiu Wen-chien, the Hsiao Hsi Yuan Fourth Generation Puppet Theater Troupe presents the classic Puppet Theater…
"Giant Ali" Wu-chou Sheng-yi Ko Puppet Theater (五洲勝義閣掌中劇團) | 2026 Children's Opera Festival
"Giant Ali" is a special children's puppet theater (布袋戲) adapted from a local Taiwanese legend, leading children to…
Kunqu Opera 'Ts'ui-shih's Resentment, Regret, Obsession, and Madness'
This performance is the Kunqu opera "Ts'ui-shih's Resentment, Regret, Obsession, and Madness," produced by Nan-chih…
[Puppet Theater] Hsiao Hsi Yuan Fourth Generation Puppet Theater Troupe: "The Sword of Heartlessness: Flute Melodies and Zither Shadows"
The Hsiao Hsi Yuan Fourth Generation Puppet Theater Troupe presents the traditional Puppet Theater work "The Sword of…
2026 Taipei Fringe Festival - Beitou Stroll: A Lukewarm Starlight Walk
"Beitou Stroll: A Lukewarm Starlight Walk" is a participating program of the 2026 Taipei Fringe Festival, organized by…
[Parent-Child Puppet Theater] Puppet Kid Theater: 'Adventure on Lion Head Mountain'
Puppet Kid Theater presents a Hakka Puppet Theater show designed for families, 'Adventure on Lion Head Mountain'.…
Li Ching-chao Private Theater Sentimental Movement Faction "Hsiang-lan Tu" (《湘蘭圖》)｜2026 Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts Exhibition
"Hsiang-lan" is the style name of Ma Shou-chen (馬守真), a renowned 16th-century Chinese female artist. The elegant…
"Ashes × Cloud × Storyteller" (《灰燼×雲端×說書人》) Shen-sheng Theater × Taipei Storytellers Association (身聲劇場×台北曲藝團)｜2026 Opera Dreamworks
Wandering souls in the clouds, memories scattered in the ashes—all are picked up and pieced together by storytellers in…
International Co-Production Large-Scale Musical: <i>The Wedding Banquet</i>
The Wedding Banquet is Taiwan's first Taiwan–U.S. co-produced musical, adapted from Ang Lee's acclaimed film. Featuring…
2026 ECHO Puppet Project - "Plaything JAM" Object Improvisation Creation
The Flying Group Theatre's "ECHO Puppet Lab" presents "Objam: Improvised Object Play." Hosted by Hsueh Mei-hua and…
Singing into the Soul's Eyes: "The Blind Monkey, Studying Abroad to Make It" Musical
Zhan Yi Chorus (展翼合唱團) presents Taiwan's first visually impaired Taiwanese-language musical "The Blind Monkey, Studying…
[Puppet Theater] Yi Wan Jan Puppet Theater 'Sequel to the Five Younger Gallants: Chaotian Ridge'
The Yi Wan Jan Hand Puppet Troupe presents the classic glove puppet show "Sequel to the Five Younger Gallants: The…
[Hand Puppet Theater] Wu Chou Sheng Yi Ko Hand Puppet Troupe: 'Legend of Saving the World and Subduing Demons'
The 'Wu Chou Sheng Yi Ko Hand Puppet Troupe', led by troupe leader Tseng Chia-min, performs the classic repertoire…
[Hand Puppet Theater] Hsin Hsi Yuan Hand Puppet Troupe: 'Wen Su-chen: Upholding Justice by Killing the Sister-in-Law'
Hsin Hsi Yuan Hand Puppet Troupe, led by Hsu Cheng-tsung, presents a classic Puppet Theater piece, dramatizing the…
[Hand Puppet Theater] Bu Er Puppet Theater: 'Heavenly Thunder Retribution'
Bu Er Puppet Theater, led by Kuo Chien-fu, presents the traditional hand puppet theater show 'Heavenly Thunder…
2026 Kuo-Kuang Opera Troupe: 'Micro Theater'
Wednesday, December 23, 114 (Gregorian 2025/2026) at 14:30The Kuo-Kuang Opera Troupe has many outstanding young…