Celebrating two decades of championing fresh voices in Philippine theater, the Virgin Labfest (VLF) returns to the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez from June 11 to 29, 2025.

Now in its 20th year, VLF 2025 carries the theme Hinog!—a testament to the maturation and ripening of ideas, voices, and storytelling. This year’s lineup includes twelve (12) brand-new one-act plays, three (3) returning favorites from last year’s edition, and four (4) new staged readings.

True to its spirit of discovery, VLF welcomes 8 “Virgins” (first time to be participating in the festival) playwrights and 4 debuting directors. The festival also highlights the growing presence of women in theater, featuring works by 3 female playwrights and direction by 8 women. Also returning to the festival are the VLF Writing Fellowship Showcase, the VLF Playwrights Fair, Theater Talks, Staged Readings and the Dramaturgy Fellowship Exhibit.

Here are the featured works and the whole festival’s corresponding schedules. You can also find ticketing information below.

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**SET A – BUBOT**

**1.	**Takbo, Batang Tondo by YOJ****

Director: Chic San Agustin-De Guzman

**2.	Ang Bata Kag Ang Ilaga by Liane Carlo Suelan**

Director: siglo

**3.	Polar Coordinates by Ade Valenzona**

Director: Paolo O’Hara

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**SET B – MANIBALANG**

**1.	Minating Ni Mariah Ang Manto Ng Mommy Ni Mama Mary by Eljay Castro Deldoc**

Director: Dexter M. Santos

**2.	Unang Araw by Ivan Villacorta Gentolizo**

Director: Cholo Ledesma

**3.	Presidential Suite #2 by Siege Malvar**

Director: Johnnie Moran

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**SET C – KINALBURO**

**1.	Mga Magindara sa Siyudad by Chris Joseph Junio**

Director: Riki Benedicto

**2.	Ang Problema sa Trolley by Imuthis**

Director: Adrienne Vergara

**3.	The Late Mister Real by Rolin Migyuel Obina**

Director: Maynard Manansala

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**SET D – MAY ASIM PA**

**1.	Anniversary by Nelsito Gomez**

Director: Sarah Facuri

**2.	Mommy G by Jobert Grey Landeza**

Director: Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan

**3.	Don’t Meow for Me, Catriona by Ryan Machado**

Director: Toni Go-Yadao

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**SET E – PANGHIMAGAS**

**1.	Identité by Jhudiel Claire Sosa**

Director: Meann Espinosa

**2.	Pagkapit sa Hangin by Joshua Lim So**

Director: José Estrella

**3.	Sa Babaeng Lahat by Elise Santos**

Director: Caisa Borromeo

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**SET 1 & 2 – STAGED READINGS**

**1.	Wala Ginakamatisan Ang Itlog by Andy Abellar**

Director: Kyrie Allison Samodio

**2.	Patay na si Rizal by Matt Ordoñez**

Director: Kat Batara

**3.	Isang Malaking Tipak ng Bato sa Gitna ng Ilog by M.E. Mejaro**

Director: Victor Deseo

**4.	Ganimide by Rex Sandro Nepomuceno**

Director: Arlo De Guzman

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**Ticketing Information:**

Tickets cost P800 for Regular Seats and P1,000 for Premium Seats, granting access to one set of three one-act plays. They can be purchased via Ticketworld, Ticket2Me, and at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez.

A 20% discount for Senior Citizens, PWD, Government/Military Personnel, and National Athletes is available only at the CCP Box Office in Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez.

Festival passes, valid for a selected week, cost P3,200 (Regular) and P4,000 (Premium), offering perks like priority entry, preferred seating, and a souvenir program. Passes are sold onsite at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with cash and card payments accepted.





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The Virgin Labfest 2025