by Assitej | Apr 6, 2021 | Advocacy, ASSITEJ SA, News, Playwrighting
Once there was Kgudu (tortoise) and Leebana (dove). The former had been living a good life, admired for its mysticism. One day, a plague fell on the land and things changed. Kgudu began to starve and subsequently left its place to look for something to eat. Each day...
by Assitej | Mar 31, 2020 | Advocacy, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, News, Playwrighting, Testimonials, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world, Uncategorized
Caregivers and babies enter the theatre space. As nappy bags and strollers are put on the side and shoes are being removed, an atmosphere of questionable anticipation can be felt: What did we buy tickets for? Look at all these babies together, theatre for babies? What...
by Assitej | Apr 23, 2018 | ASSITEJ SA, News, Playwrighting, Testimonials, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
From ASSITEJ SA member, Lereko Mfono: My residency in Michigan, USA, with Spinning Dot theatre was amazing! Several things happened there that marked my residency and are worth highlighting: My play, ‘The Kids from Amandla Street!’ had its US premiere. It performed...
by Assitej | Feb 19, 2018 | ASSITEJ SA, Playwrighting, Testimonials, TYA in South Africa
Lereko Mfono: On the 28th of February, I will be leaving for my playwriting residency in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A theatre company by the name Spinning Dot will be staging my play called The Kids From Amandla Street! Part of my stay there will be taking part in post-show...
