#TheaterPH - PETA's Control + Shift: Changing Narratives Festival 2025 - A Bold New Take on Filipino Stories

Get ready for an exciting start to the year with PETA's Control + Shift: Changing Narratives Festival 2025! This festival promises to bring fresh and bold reimaginings of Filipino stories to the theater stage, offering a unique blend of traditional and contemporary narratives.

A Festival of Innovation

Under the direction of J-mee Katanyag, the newly appointed company artistic director, this festival showcases a collection of provocative original works. Expect a diverse range of performative and theater forms, including puppetry, movement, interactivity, and digital theater. These elements come together to reimagine Filipino folklore, values, and contemporary issues, creating narratives that connect the past, present, and future.

Must-See Performances

The festival's centerpiece is the critically acclaimed trilogy Kumprontasyon by Melvin Lee, which will be remounted from February 6-9 at the PETA-Phinma Theater. This theatrical masterpiece explores unresolved historical and political events through three one-act plays featuring renowned actors like Teroy Guzman, Sherry Lara, Romnick Sarmenta, and more.

Other highlights include:

Twin Bill (February 14-15): Featuring Dominique La Victoria’s enchanted love story "Kislap at Fuego" and Mixkaela Villalon’s "Children of the Algo," which navigates the digital age.

Control + Shift + SPIT: An Improvised Show (February 16): A one-night-only improv performance by The Silly People’s Improv Theater (SPIT), promising spontaneous hilarity and fun.

Studio Theater Lineup

From February 7-16, the Studio Theater will host eight new works, including:

Unboxing: Felinda V. Bagas’ "The Little Girl in a Box" – a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Time and Tide: Sig Pecho’s "Failed Puppeteer" and Felinda V. Bagas’ "Noche Buena" – exploring Filipino family values.

    

Codes of Corruption: Herlyn Alegre’s "Monit-oh! Monit-ah!" and John Custer’s "hUst1Sy@.exe" – tackling corruption and justice.

Breaking Free: Stories of resilience and empathy from Teatro Balagtas, PETA ARTSZone Youth ARTvocates, and Tanghalang Bagong Sibol.

Exclusive Offers

From January 15-19, Metrobank credit cardholders can enjoy a 10% discount on tickets purchased via TicketWorld. Don't miss this chance to experience world-class theater at a great price!

Festival tickets are now on sale, starting at Php 700 for Studio Theater performances and Php 1,000 for Main Theater performances. For more information, follow PETA’s social media channels: @petatheater on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

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