The Anton Chekhov International Theater Festival is one of the most prestigious theater events in the world, held in Moscow since 1992. This festival honors the memory of the great Russian writer and playwright Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. 

A hallmark of the world theater art, the festival traditionally brings together the best companies of the planet. This year, special attention is paid to two bright debutants from the Middle East: Bahrain's Al-Sawari Theater. will present a play "Basics." (May 26-28, Moscow Youth Theater), Lebanon's Karkala Theater will present a ballet "One Thousand and One Nights." (July 23-25, State Academic Bolshoi Theater).