CCP and BOGT Philippines present 13 of September on August 10

A Fundraising Send-Off Show Before Representing the Philippines at the Mondial du Théâtre in Monaco

BOGT Philippines is proud to announce that its critically acclaimed production, "13th of September," has received its third invitation to an international theater festival, marking a significant milestone for Filipino artistry on the global stage. After joining the festivals in Canada (2019) and Germany (2021, 2022), BOGT is set to make its highly anticipated debut at the prestigious 18th Mondial du Théâtre in Monaco, from August 20-27, 2025. 

To make this momentous participation possible, 

13th of September will have its fundraising send-off performance on  August 10 Sunday, 3 pm and 7pm at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, Cultural Center of the Philippines to help cover essential expenses for the delegation.

BOGT Philippines' "13th Of September" Set For Historic Monaco Debut: Acclaimed Director Andoy Ranay To Star In Powerful Reimagined Staging

BOGT Philippines is proud to announce that its critically acclaimed production, "13th of September," has received its third invitation to an international theater festival, marking a significant milestone for Filipino artistry on the global stage. After joining the festivals in Canada (2019) and Germany (2021, 2022), BOGT is set to make its highly anticipated debut at the prestigious 18th Mondial du Théâtre in Monaco, from August 20-27, 2025. This marks the first time the Philippines will participate in this esteemed quadrennial festival since its founding in 1957.

“13th of September” Braces For 2nd International Performance at Theaterwelten Festival 2022, Germany

After its celebrated run in the 9th Festival International de Théâtre De Mont-Laurier in Quebec, Canada, “13th of September” is all set for yet another international show at the THEATERWELTEN 2022 on Saturday, 15 October 2022 at the Cultural Center Dieselstrasse in Esslingen, Germany, now with the support of the Philippine and German government, National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) and Bund Deutscher Amateurtheater (BDAT). This opportunity and privilege to represent the Philippines fulfills one of the goals of BOGT Philippines to create and produce shows for international theater festivals.

“13th of September” is a Reimagination of Lanie Robertson’s “The Insanity of Mary Girard”, written and translated by playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc, directed by Riki Benedicto, with actors Marco Calilao, Norman Peñaflorida, and Lao Rodriguez who now takes the role of Mary Girard.

JayLo Conanan (Production Designer), Katreen Dela Cruz (Production and Stage Manager), Roldan Lozano (Lights Designer), and Ces Valera (Projection Designer) complete the delegation of 8 who will fly to Germany this October.