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.
Omoshiro Broadcast
The comedy troupe Funnynoproblem (Mian Bai Da Zhang Fu) opens its YouTube project recording to a live audience for the…
[Puppet Theater] Ch'un-ch'iu-ko Puppet Theater Troupe: <i>Shih Kung Captures the Two Righteous Men</i>
Tang Mei-yun Taiwanese Opera Troupe: "The Crouching Dragon: That Day Forever" International Version
2026 New Ideas Lab: Poor Theatre's 'Uncle Vanya' Work-in-Progress Showing
Directed by Kao Chun-yao (高俊耀) of Poor Theatre, this work reinterprets Chekhov's classic play 'Uncle Vanya' with…
Omoshiro Broadcast
"Omoshiro Broadcast" is a live program recording project launched by the "Omoshiro Dajofu Theater Troupe," allowing the…
2026 Taiwan International Play Reading Festival 【ALL PASS】
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 Kuyun Theater LIVE Peking Opera
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…
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…
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…
[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…
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…
[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'.…
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…
[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…