Theatre for Young Audiences
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TYA UK Centre of ASSITEJ is a network for makers and promoters of professional theatre for young audiences, linking the UK to theatres, organisations and individual artists around the world.
Our members and partners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland deliver, support and promote:
Latest News and Reports:
Kazzum goes to Australia Daryl Beeton writes on an international collaboration: 18 Jan 2010
Noel au Theatre Festival report from Brussels: 11 Jan 2010
Marcel Cremer Pioneer director from German speaking Belgium has died.
NEWS January 2010 Latest edition of the TYA Newsletter
Manifesto for Drama & Theatre for Young Audiences: Feasibility Report Dec 09
International Festivals Guide 2010 Download the guide here but watch for regular updates in TYA News
For more reports and news about overseas events and festivals around the world please go to International Activity / updates
Click this link to visit ASSITEJ International: www.assitej-international.org
Festivals in the UK Click here. New listings for 2010!
Events:
Disability and Inclusion: Study Day at Nottingham Playhouse 17 February
TYA in UK: Conference in London 16 July
World Day 20 March 2010 Read messages from pioneer director Orna Porat and ASSITEJ President Wolfgang Schneider
Board of Management
Paul Harman (International Representative and member of the ASSITEJ International Executive Committee) Chairs the TYA-UK Board. Dr Steve Ball chairs TYA England and Gary Meredith chairs the Committee in Wales. Tony Reekie (director of Imaginate), represents Scotland. Other members are Akua Obeng-Frimpong (England), Vicky Ireland MBE (Deputy International Representative), Jeremy Turner (Wales), David Fenton, Paul Mc Eneaney (Northern Ireland). Treasurer is Guy Holland.
In each part of the UK theatre for young audiences is developing strongly and in different ways appropriate to local needs. See Directory / Board Members Directory for contacts.
Newsletter
Members receive a fortnighly newsletter highlighting the latest news, events and productions. Click here for a sample