Theatre for Young Audiences
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:
International Links
For latest 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.
Events
Monday 14 September: Unicorn, London: Getting Our Act Together - Theatre Education in England
Latest News
JUNE 2009: ASSITEJ and IDEA sign co-operation agreement
JUNE 2009: MAYHEM! is a new report on UK events and festivals this May. A FREE copy of the 2009 ASSITEJ Book: Theatre festivals is on the way to all TYA-UK members.
Board of Management
Paul Harman (International Representative and member of the ASSITEJ International Executive Committee) was chosen to Chair the TYA-UK Board on January 13 at the first meeting of 2009. Dr Steve Ball will now Chair TYA England and Gary Meredith chairs the Committee in Wales. Tony Reekie (director of Imaginate), will represent Scotland on the new Board. Other members are Akua Obeng-Frimpong (England), Vicky Ireland MBE (Deputy International Representative), Jeremy Turner (Wales), Richard Croxford and Ali Fitzgibbon (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