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ASSITEJ is an acronym (Association International du Theatre pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse - International
Association of Theatre for Children and Young People); and is a World Network of THEATRE for CHILDREN
and YOUNG PEOPLE

ASSITEJ was established in 1965 by a global alliance of professional theatre for children and young people;
and today, links thousands of theatres, organisations and individuals through national centres in more than
80 countries.

ASSITEJ was created to facilitate the development of theatre for children and young people on the highest
artistic level.

The national centre in Ireland for ASSITEJ is TYA Ireland.

Theatre for Young Audiences Ireland is the national association representing and promoting professional
organisations and individual artists whose work primarily focuses on engaging Irish children and young
people through theatre. TYA Ireland provides a crucial link between members, the arts sector, and the wider
community.

Mission Statement:
To provide access to high quality professional performing arts experiences to all children
and young people in Ireland.

Aims:

1) Create a Forum for the Sector.

2) Increase the value/profile of the work.

3) To promote and foster training and development opportunities for practitioners in the sector.

4) Have an International Dimension.

Objectives:

a) Provide a point of connection for the development of the sector.

b) Increase the profile of performing arts for children/young people amongst the wider performing arts sector,
media, schools, families, politicians and decision makers.

c) Encourage opportunities for engagement with the international children’s/young people’s performing arts
sector and to promote Irish work on an international level.

d) To proactively seek out and encourage partnerships with third level bodies and other relevant organisations
and individuals in the training of practitioners for the sector.

e) Showcase Irish work at home and on an international level.

f) Explore ways of increasing public access.

g) Develop a strong relationship with the media.
h) Increase Information exchange.

Contact: TYA Ireland, C/o Barnstorm Theatre Company, Church Lane, Kilkenny, Ireland.
T/F: +353 56 7751266 E: tya.ireland@barnstorm.ie

Application for membership is welcomed from companies, organisations and individuals whose work/interest is in the development and promotion of theatre for young audiences in Ireland. Membership Application Form

Upcoming TYA Ireland Event:

WORLD RENOWNED CHILDREN’S THEATRE WRITER COMES TO IRELAND

Mike Kenny’s work for Children’s Theatre has been presented throughout the world and in many languages, and continues to attract great interest from producers and audiences alike.

Mike will be in Ireland for a Gala performance of his play Boy with a Suitcase produced by Barnstorm, and while here he has agreed to present a day-long workshop for TYA Ireland.

TYA Ireland is excited about the possibilities of encouraging new work for the sector – there is a constant need for new plays for our diverse audiences and we are looking to encourage and entice writers to explore the rich legacy that exists, and to contribute to the further development of Theatre for Young Audiences in Ireland and abroad. TYAI would like to see both new and established writers avail of this opportunity to explore this exciting and growing area of theatre practice in Ireland.

The workshop will be of particular interest to those who write for, or have an aspiration to write for the Theatre for Young Audiences sector in Ireland. The workshop will be hosted by TYA Ireland in Dublin at Dance House, Foley Street (off Talbot Street) on Saturday 30 January from 11.00am until 4.30pm. Places are limited and there will be a €30 cost to each participant. Please forward a brief letter of interest and biog to TYA Ireland tya.ireland@barnstorm.ie

TYA Ireland, C/o Barnstorm Theatre Company, Church Lane, Kilkenny, Ireland

Tel: +353 7751266 Fax: +353 7751266 E: tya.ireland@barnstorm.ie

ASSITEJ Book 2008-2009

Get your copy of the ASSITEJ International Annual with articles and debates on Children & Young People's Theatre
throughout the world. €12 including p&p (make cheques payable to TYA Ireland)

Links

ASSITEJ International is a World Network of THEATRE for CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE .....
MEMBERS OF TYA IRELAND:
Baboró International Arts Festival recognised as the leading Irish arts festival devoted exclusively to children .....
Barnstorm Theatre Company endeavours to establish theatre practice which can engage the wider community .....
Branar Drámaíochta Branar is Ireland’s only educational theatre company to operate solely through the Irish language .....
Cork Opera House offers exciting and diverse theatre for families and schools that entertains, enriches ..... Cups & Crowns Educational Theatre Company specialises in Theatre in Education ..... Dog and String Theatre Company founded by professional visual artists to bring visually stimulating work to younger audiences .....
Draíocht , Blanchardstown has reached right to the heart of the people it serves in Dublin 15 and its environs to provide stimulating ..... Fíbín specialising in the provision of high quality drama in Irish for children, young people and the young at heart .....
Graffiti Theatre Company an educational theatre company which is based in Cork City ..... Helium Children's Arts & Health performing Arts & Health organisation serving children, their families and health care communities ..... Imaginosity the Dublin Children’s Museum is a creative space for children and their families .....
Monkeyshine Theatre produce high quality professional theatre for audiences of all ages ..... Moonfish Theatre is committed to the production of high-quality, accessible theatre on the national and international stage... Papilio a Wicklow based puppeteer, story spinner, and workshop facilitator ..... Púca Puppets C/o irishtheatreonline.com specialises in puppet theatre for both adults and children, drawing from theatre and visual art disciplines ..... RoolaBoola Children's Arts Festival The Linenhall Arts Centre’s major annual arts festival for young people .....
TEAM Educational Theatre Company is Ireland’s longest established Theatre-in-Education Company .....
The Ark - A Cultural Centre for Children Europe's first custom-built Children's Cultural Centre .....
Theatre Lovett is committed to producing quality theatre for family audiences.....
Paul Curley An actor with a passion for working in theatre for young audiences. Maeve Ingoldsby (Playwright) has written thirteen plays for young people, two children's operas, numerous pantomimes and many scripts for radio and TV Karen Kelleher A free-lance actor and workshop facilitator