The 12th Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Theater Festival will open in several parts of Gyeonggi Province next month.

Twenty-one theatrical companies from seven countries — including South Korea, Bulgaria, Italy, Australia, Belgium, Russia and Finland — will take part in the event that will run from August 15th to the 24th.

A diverse range of performances will take the stage, including puppet theater, dance theater and traditional theater.

A variety of festival events will also take place, including art exhibitions and markets, film screenings and treasure hunts.