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MAPPING – researching aesthetics for early years theatre

MAPPING – researching aesthetics for early years theatre

by Assitej | Feb 20, 2024 | Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, Research, Status of children, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world

Is it possible to talk about aesthetics for very young children? This was the question that the artistic research project, “Mapping” set out to explore, focusing in on the sensory experiences of children and how theatre sets out to communicate and make...
O Di Bona Jwang? Being a cave, becoming a sun

O Di Bona Jwang? Being a cave, becoming a sun

by Assitej | Nov 13, 2023 | Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world

“Sesotho ha se tolokwe” is an expression that could loosely be translated to mean “what is said is as is, open to own interpretation – how you hear it (…).” You might recall dear members that at the beginning of the year, I had a chat with ChatGPT and...
THOTOBOLONG; a safe-deposit for tellers of stories that move us

THOTOBOLONG; a safe-deposit for tellers of stories that move us

by Assitej | Aug 16, 2023 | Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world

Thotobolo, an ash heap, is a healing and sacred site in the Basotho culture. Thotobolo is made of molora (ashes) whose healing properties are myriad. Anecdotal evidence suggests that thotobolo is located in front of houses and in plain sight of the inhabitants....
Cradle of Creativity 2023 offers a feast of engaging arts for young theatre goers

Cradle of Creativity 2023 offers a feast of engaging arts for young theatre goers

by Assitej | Jul 24, 2023 | Artist Development, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world

– De Stilte’s Flying Cow The 2023 Cradle of Creativity festival is an 8 day long city-wide celebration of unforgettable encounters. The dynamic roving international performing arts festival for children and young people is hosted by The Market Theatre and...
Cradle of Creativity comes to the city of gold…

Cradle of Creativity comes to the city of gold…

by Assitej | Jun 18, 2023 | Artist Development, Artist Opportunity, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, Job Opportunity, Projects, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world

The stories that move us…. Growing performing arts for young audiences in South Africa and the continent What: An International Performing Arts festival and Professional Programme from 20-27 August 2023 to be held at the Market Theatre, Windybrow Arts Centre,...
Live Theatre Gaining Momentum …

Live Theatre Gaining Momentum …

by Assitej | Nov 20, 2022 | Advocacy, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, News, Status of children

Encore for TYA!   11.10.19: 10:00   A pot of stories and multilingualism brew in the theatre. Magic. Learnings. Unlearnings. Relearnings. Plays! Monate! Molo, ola, Ni hao, 你 好, Bonjour, dumelang, Hallo, Hello. These are some of the languages that were spoken...
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