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ASSITEJ International

ASSITEJ International - International Association of Theatre for Children & Young People

ASSITEJ is the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People. ASSITEJ unites theatres, organisations and individuals throughout the world who make theatre for children and young people. ASSITEJ is dedicated to the artistic, cultural and educational rights of children and young people across the globe and advocates on behalf of all children regardless of nationality, cultural i

dentity, ethnicity, or religion. ASSITEJ brings people together so that they can share knowledge and practice within the field of theatre for children and young people in order to deepen understandings, develop practice, create new opportunities and strengthen the global sector, on behalf of all children everywhere. The members of ASSITEJ are National centers, Professional Networks, and individuals from around 100 countries across the world.

02/06/2026

806 applications. 15 international productions selected. One global gathering. 🌍🎭

The Call for Performances for the ASSITEJ World Congress 2027 in Suwon, Korea, is now closed.

Thank you to every artist, company and organisation that submitted their work. The incredible response reflects the vitality and diversity of performing arts for and with children and young people worldwide.

📅 Results will be announced by the end of October.

See you in Korea in 2027 🇰🇷✨

20/05/2026

Cross-border collaboration in the arts is more needed than ever — yet access to funding for international collaboration continues to shrink.

In its latest policy paper, the Performing Arts Coalition calls for AgoraEU to become a key instrument to sustain and reimagine transnational cultural collaboration in today’s global context.

The survey highlights urgent challenges across the sector:
• 78% of respondents find access to cross-border funding difficult or very difficult
• Limited funding and extremely high competition are the main barriers
• The sector needs more continuity, trust, long-term support, and space for experimentation
• Current application and evaluation systems require fundamental rethinking

A balanced and holistic funding approach is urgently needed to support meaningful international partnerships beyond short-term project cycles.

Read the full findings and recommendations here: https://assitej-international.org/2026/05/20/cross-border-collaboration-in-the-performing-arts/

11/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that the submission deadline for the Open Call for Performances has been extended.

The ASSITEJ International World Congress is the flagship event of the global performing arts sector for children and young people, bringing together more than 1,000 artists, managers, scholars, and programmers from over 70 countries.

The Congress features an international festival with performances from six continents, alongside workshops, seminars, lectures, roundtables, networking sessions, and social events.

In 2027, ASSITEJ Korea will host the World Congress in Suwon, placing Asian performing arts at the centre of this vibrant global gathering.

As part of the 22nd ASSITEJ World Congress, we invite artists and companies working in the performing arts for children and young people to submit their productions through our Open Call for Performances. The call welcomes productions from all genres and artistic expressions, including works created with and by children and young people.

Read the open call for performances here!! https://zurl.co/TuNtp

🗓 Extended submission deadline: 29th May 2026.

05/05/2026

🌍🎭 Join us for an online master class presented by African Vogue, ASSITEJ Senegal, and partners through the Vogue Africaine regional cooperation project for young audiences in West Africa, co-funded by the European Union.

MASTER CLASS: “Lambe-Lambe Theatre: The Poetics of the Small”
Led by Nina Vogel (Brazil)

In the presence of Denise Dos Santos
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM (UTC)
⏰ Registration deadline: May 7, 2026

Born in Salvador in 1989, Lambe-Lambe Theatre is an intimate theatrical form experienced by one spectator at a time—inside a box, through a peephole, where miniature worlds come to life.

This 2-hour master class will explore:
✨ The origins of Lambe-Lambe Theatre in Brazil
✨ The aesthetics and poetics of miniature performance
✨ Its evolution into an international artistic movement
✨ Its potential resonance and adaptation across African cultural contexts

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover how “small” can become a powerful artistic and political gesture.

🔗 Please register via: https://zurl.co/IIVX9

05/05/2026

From snow-covered hills outside Ulaanbaatar to schools and kindergartens across Erdenet, the first chapter of Wanderlust has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Over 140 artists, organisers and participants, 14 performances from Mongolia and around the world, and countless encounters with children experiencing live theatre for the very first time. This first step of the regional cooperation project has shown the power of artistic exchange, access, and friendship in action.

Through the eyes of Sue Giles, we look back on an unforgettable journey with ASSITEJ Mongolia, and ahead to the next Wanderlust chapters in Indonesia and Nepal.

✨ Read the full story on our website:

https://assitej-international.org/2026/05/05/wanderlust-in-mongolia-the-first-chapter-of-a-regional-journey/

16/04/2026

Deadline extended!

Cross‑border collaboration is the lifeblood of performing arts — but what is its funding situation today, and what could it look like in the future?

The Performing Arts Coalition (PAC) invites artists, producers, managers and other professionals worldwide to share their experiences. Your input will inform a policy paper on the next EU funding programme for culture - AgoraEU (2028–2034) and provide evidence for policymakers at international, European, national and regional levels.

15–20 minutes. Anonymous. Open until Friday, 24 April.
➡️ Take the survey : https://zurl.co/ABpa5

PAC is led by five performing arts networks - ASSITEJ International, Circostrada, European Dance Development Network, European Festivals Association, and IETM - International network for contemporary performing arts - who join forces to advocate for the sector's shared needs.

16/04/2026

Did you and your fellow artists already apply for the ASSITEJ World Congress in Korea? 🌏

The 22nd ASSITEJ World Congress “Brave Futures” (22 July – 1 August 2027) is now open for Performance applications, and artists from around the world are already on the map. Is your country represented yet?

Take a look, spread the word among your colleagues, and be part of this global gathering for theatre and performing arts for young audiences.

⏳ Deadline: 1 May 2026

Don’t miss your chance to apply!

01/04/2026

Cross‑border collaboration is the lifeblood of performing arts — but what is its funding situation today, and what could it look like in the future?

The Performing Arts Coalition (PAC) invites artists, producers, managers and other professionals worldwide to share their experiences. Your input will inform a policy paper on the next EU funding programme for culture - AgoraEU (2028–2034) and provide evidence for policymakers at international, European, national and regional levels.

15–20 minutes. Anonymous. Open until Friday, 17 April.
➡️ Take the survey : https://zurl.co/0AQSu

PAC is led by five performing arts networks - ASSITEJ International, Circostrada, European Dance Development Network, European Festivals Association, and IETM - International network for contemporary performing arts - who join forces to advocate for the sector's shared needs.

23/03/2026

These past days, ASSITEJ International has been in Mexico City for our Executive Committee meeting. Alongside our internal work, we took the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the sector, strengthen relationships, and engage with the local theatre community.

We were also delighted to be present at the 18° Gran Maratón de Teatro para Niñas, Niños, Niñes y Jóvenes, celebrating the diversity, energy, and commitment to theatre for young audiences.

We also had the opportunity to celebrate World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People together, and to continue advocating for the cultural rights of children and young people, highlighting the essential role of theatre and the performing arts in their lives.

20/03/2026

Children and young people from around the world share what theatre and the performing arts mean to them — how they inspire dreams, spark laughter, and open the door to imagination and emotion.

Through their voices, we see how live experiences nurture creativity, connection, and self-expression, giving every child the chance to explore their imagination and experience culture as a right, not a privilege.

Theatre is more than a stage — it is a space where young voices are heard, ideas are exchanged, and every story matters.

Staging the rights of children. TODAY. EVERYDAY.

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