The 16th International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK) is set to commence in Thrissur on January 25, running until February 1. Organized by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, the eight-day event will feature 23 plays, including international, national, and Malayalam productions, across seven venues. The festival, themed 'Voices in the Silence,' will host theatre groups from various countries and Indian states. The inauguration ceremony will be led by Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian.