CONNECTUP sets in place an international cultural initiative for the target group 12+ in order to
counteract the process of increasing social and cultural division across Europe. To achieve the aim of
cultural inclusion it is essential to provide opportunities for young people to actively engage with
different nationalities, cultures and social groups and to remain open to other people and life
experiences. Following Nelson Mandela’s quote »No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his
skin or his background or his religion...« our “union of diversity” (10 theatres with different artistic
expertise, 9 festivals and 2 universities, working in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences) aims to
reach the cross section of society at least within our auditoriums. We bring together existing middle-
class audiences with audiences from the margin of the society. Under professional guidance young people of all social classes, cultural backgrounds and abilities will
share experiences in theatre processes under the theme “The Lives of the Others”.
29 cross-over professional productions are developed, enriching the repertoires and being presented
at 22 festivals. University of Agder | NO
Landesbühnen Sachsen | DE
Ljubljana Puppet Theatre | SL
CZK Pinklec, Čakovec | HR
BTL, Białystok | PL
ALFA Theatre | CZ
Teatro Elsinor | IT
University / Theatre Derby | UK
Teatro O Bando I PT
Dschungel Wien | AT
Ich bin ok | AT
FITEI I PT
ASSITEJ Norge | NO
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru | UK
