Call for applications: Cradle of Creativity festival in SA

16 Feb 2023 - 12:42

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ASSITEJ SA is calling for productions for the 2023 Cradle of Creativity, an international dance and theatre festival for young audiences that will be held at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 20 to 27 August.

The submission deadline is 28 February. Photo: Cradle of Creativity

Not only will it be an exciting international festival with a strong dance focus, it will also be the seat of an ASSITEJ international Executive Committee meeting and an African regional workshop, as part of the BABEL, EU-funded ASSITEJ project, which focuses on The Art of Listening in Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA). This means that there will be delegates from around 30 countries attending the festival.

The co-curators of Cradle of Creativity 2023 are Jaqueline Dommisse, an experienced theatre director and puppeteer, who was the artistic director for the 2017 and 2019 editions, and Faye Kabali-Kagwa, ASSITEJ SA Western Cape coordinator. Both Dommisse and Kabali-Kagwa are powerful and respected voices in the arts scene in South Africa with a deep experience of theatre for young audiences over many years.

“We are inviting applications for performances at the festival, specifically from South Africa, Africa and non-European countries, at this stage,” a statement reads. “These must be aimed at young audiences (not more than 20 years) and their families. There will also be a call in a few weeks’ time for presentations, lectures, workshops and other activities aimed at professional artists and young people.”

Interested applicants should apply here before 28 February.

About Cradle of Creativity

Cradle of Creativity is an international dance and performing arts for young audiences festival showcasing around 20 different productions focusing on dance and celebrating opportunities for intercultural exchange. It is an exhilarating African event providing a snapshot of the very best performing arts for young audiences from across the continent and the world, and building a rich legacy of diversity, creativity and opportunity that will continue to generate energy and activity long after the final curtain call. The event seeks to capture the imagination of local children and youth and a global audience through the power of artistic expression, inspiring future generations through the creativity of the performing arts.

View the original call here.

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