Talking All Things “Playful Tiger”
Tony Reekie moderates a talk with Natasha Gilmore, Artistic Director of Barrowland Ballet, who speaks about the production of Playful Tiger at the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 in Kristiansand. It was an...
“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...
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...
Mother Africa – A Soundscape
Mother Africa & Her Melodies (dir. Lulu Tsheola) is a one-hander play told by multi-instrumentalist and well-traveled musician and instrument collector Volley Nchabeleng. The indigenous musical show infuses a variety of...
What Would You Like to Transform?
The second Focus Day at the cultural hub of Gugu S’Thembe was on the topic of Theatre for Healing. Facilitators, Educators and Artists alike gathered for a roundtable discussion at Langa Township’s Old Post...
Sounds from Rocking the Cradle
On Thursday 25th May 2017, I visited the Rocking the Cradle festival, hosted by Magnet Theatre as part of ASSITEJ's Cradle of Creativity. In the following audio clip (2 minutes), you can hear snippets from...
The Next Generation Programme at the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019
The participants of the ASSITEJ Next Generation Programme welcomed delegates to their workshop space on the penultimate day of the Artistic Gathering in Kristiansand to witness and engage with a collaborative process...
Be Wilder Man
Be Wilder Man is a delightful Immersive Theatre experience for young students. The children are invited to come up with their own questions and answers as they discover a new, imaginary world.
“What a privilege. It was absolutely awesome.”...
Festivals and Diversity
Dr Steve Ball, the Associate Director for The Birmingham Repertory Theatre (UK), facilitated a session on the first day of the Producers' Bazaar at ASSITEJ's Cradle of Creativity. He asked attendees to consider: How can...
Ceren Oran’s Soundpainting Workshop
Listen to the soundscape above for a sense of this fascinating workshop that took place at the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 in Kristiansand. For more information about...