Sensory Performance Practice Part One: Where We Are And Where We’re Not
I was extremely excited about this symposium. Entitled, “Sensorial Practices in Performing Arts for Babies and Neuro-diverse Audiences - A Critical Perspective”, it was run by Dalijia Acin Thelander and Ellie Griffiths...
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 -...
FLOU! by Artefactos Bascos
An outside eye on collaborative creation between Ieltxu Ortueta from Artefactos Bascos (Brazil) and the Children and Young People of Kristiansand at the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019."FLOU!...
Alternative Dramaturgies for Cross-Cultural Productions and Productions which Represent the So-Called ‘Other’
In this talk, Mariken Lauvstad asks key questions for cross- and intercultural theatre production in our globalised world. How aware is the Western theatre apparatus of its Eurocentric worldview? When Western theatres...
The Hope and Future of Theatre for Young People
Theatre is more important than ever. Dr Ekua Ekumah, the Keynote Speaker for Tuesday’s opening address of the ITYARN (International Theatre for Young Audiences Research Network) Conference, began by speaking of the importance of staging Theatre...
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....
“Never Stop Playing” at the ITYARN Conference
“It is our duty to help the children, they should grow seeing everybody in similar situations. This is our duty!”
- Sindiwe Magona
Sindiwe Magona, a South African Children’s Writer and Translator, shared her inspirational and motivating...
Lwanda Sindaphi Reflects
LS: My name is Lwanda Sindaphi. I’m from Delft. I am artistic director of Lingua Franca Spoken Word Movement. I graduated in Magnet Theatre in 2013.
LS: I’ve been doing a lot of things ...
The Faces of Magnet Theatre
In June 2017, Tegan Arazny and Myrto Papoulia were lucky enough to meet with alumni of Magnet Theatre's Full-Time Training and Job Creation Programme.
This is a 2-year programme for “youth who for one reason or another struggle to...
Just Here: A Sweet Performance
Just Here is a performance created for children under the age of three. Gabriel Marchand, the Director from Pillow Fort Productions, created a colourful piece that was full of soothing, calm and familiar sounds for the young audience...