Embracing “Good Crazy” at Coming Full Circle
I went to see Coming Full Circle, a talk and documentary screening delivered by Jenny Anne Koppera. During her speech, Koppera spoke of establishing herinternational Theatre company, Spinning Dot Theatre. She began with the...
The 19th ASSITEJ World Congress
The 19th ASSITEJ World Congress was held in Cape Town City Hall on Monday 22nd May - Thursday 25th May 2017.
The Congress was an opportunity for all of those involved in the running of...
Africa Day – A Cradle Celebration
May 25th marked the annual celebration of Africa Day and, despite the rest of the Cradle of Creativity being in full swing, many delegates still found the time to enjoy a day of entertainment that showcased...
The Sights & Sounds at Guga S’thebe
In my interview with Sylvia Ncediwe Mdunyelwa, Langa Arts Association Chair, she spoke of the history and importance of the Association and Guga S’thebe Arts & Culture Centre. She is a prolific member of...
Awakening the Senses
Sensescapes is an interactive and multi-sensory theatrical experience created specifically for babies. It challenges conventional aesthetics and proposes a unique concept for Theatre that connects Parents and Children.
The following video (2 minutes) includes some excerpts...
Spirit Songs – Part 1
This is Part 1 of our materials on the production of Spirit Songs (click here for Part 2).
Spirit Songs, the result of a collaboration between Magnet Theatre's Culture Gangs Programme, the International Theatre and Literacy...
Interview with Cedric Wembe
I attended Acting Out - The Challenges of Childhood Collaboration in Creation of Drama for Life today at the Cradle of Creativity. The panel was facilitated by Cedric Wembe, a member of Drama for Life, which is...
The Opening Ceremony at the Cradle of Creativity
Wednesday, 17th May, 2017 marked the official start of the 19th ASSITEJ World Congress and International Theatre Festival for Children and Young People, held in Cape Town, South Africa. Delegates from all over the world...
A Conversation with Pim & Theo
Pim & Theo, a production by New International Encounter & Odsherred Teater, was an experience I will never forget. The immersive complexity of the show was on display throughout - from the scenography, script,...
Documenting the Documenters
The 19th ASSITEJ World Congress and International Theatre Festival for Children and Young People, held in Cape Town from16th – 27th May 2017, was a tremendous success for all involved.
Together, the six dedicated and...