Rocking the Cradle at Magnet Theatre
As part of the ASSITEJ Cradle of Creativity, Magnet Theatre hosted the 'Rocking the Cradle' event from 24th to 26th May, 2017. This was an opportunity for ASSITEJ delegates and local audiences to engage with African and...
Book Launch at IDIERI 9
The 2nd day of the 9th International Drama in Education Research Institute saw an evening book launch at the official event pub, The Leaky Boat. The book launch event was supported by RiDE: The...
Diversity of Practice at IDIERI 9
One of the great privileges of documenting conferences such as the International Drama in Education Research Institute is being able to partake in diverse practical workshop sessions. On Day 2 of the 7-day event,...
Checking in to Kristiansand
When I first started considering Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) as a career option, I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined it would be bringing me here, to a coastal...
Projects from Around the World
The video below captures an informal meeting at the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019, where anyone in attendance in Kristiansand who had something to present was given the chance to do so.
Seedfolks: A conversation with the Director
Seedfolks is a production by Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis, USA. It was directed by Peter C. Brosius and Sonja Parks is the only cast member.
You can hear an interview (7 minutes) with the Director, Peter C....
A Toolkit of Theatrical Devices
Using film techniques to tell theatrical narratives.
From the production: It’s Dark Outside (dir. Arielle Gray, Chris Isaacs, Tim Watts)
Paying homage to both Film Noir and Western movies, torches and shadow work were used in It’s...
No Fun Ction All Anguage
Exploring the ways in which we communicate, No Fun Ction All Anguage is a beautifully visual and powerful piece. The inclusive ensemble of differently-abled cast members offered a powerful critique of normative ideas around communication,...
Set Design Is Not Child’s Play
What has been incredible at the Cradle of Creativity Festival is the complexity of set designs and props on display, especially considering some Productions have travelled many thousands of miles to perform in Cape...
IDIERI 9: Day 1 Twitter Roundup
IDIERI 9 began on Monday 2nd July 2018 with a traditional Powhiri welcoming ceremony, an excellent keynote from Mary Ann Hunter, and a relaxed evening reception - an opportunity to catch up with friends -...