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== [[My Body My Space]] == | == [[My Body My Space]] == | ||
| − | The [[FATC]] curates the [[My Body My Space | + | The [[FATC]] curates the ''[[My Body My Space Public Arts Festival]]''. The Festival was established in 2015, and is made up of three programmes: a Fringe "Arteries Programme", "The Central Nervous System Programme" (CNS) (a selection of commissioned performances) and a Workshop & Training Programme. |
From the [[FATC]] website[https://forgottenangle.co.za/index.html]: | From the [[FATC]] website[https://forgottenangle.co.za/index.html]: | ||
| − | "It takes place in public spaces throughout the Emakhazeni Local Municipality (ELM), in rural Mpumalanga. The MBMS festival contributes to the process of social cohesion in an area that is still palpably lacking in socio-political and socio-economic integration. It does so through structuring and programming which brings the diverse rural citizenry of Emakhazeni together by perforating and disrupting the familiar ways in which people traverse shared social spaces. The MBMS festival is strongly committed to stimulating the local Emakhazeni economy, growing job creation opportunities and developing a vibrant arts and culture tourism sector in the region." | + | "It takes place in public spaces throughout the Emakhazeni Local Municipality (ELM), in rural Mpumalanga. The MBMS festival contributes to the process of social cohesion in an area that is still palpably lacking in socio-political and socio-economic integration. It does so through structuring and programming which brings the diverse rural citizenry of Emakhazeni together by perforating and disrupting the familiar ways in which people traverse shared social spaces. The MBMS festival is strongly committed to stimulating the local Emakhazeni economy, growing job creation opportunities and developing a vibrant arts and culture tourism sector in the region." |
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2017: [[FATC]] received BASA's Cultural Tourism Award in collaboration with The Gooderson Kloppenheim Country Estate. | 2017: [[FATC]] received BASA's Cultural Tourism Award in collaboration with The Gooderson Kloppenheim Country Estate. | ||
| − | 2018: | + | 2018: Recipient of the [[Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation]]'s [[Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Human Rights Award]]''' from the [[National Arts Festival]], sponsored by the Embassy of the Netherlands. |
2021: [[FATC]] earned distinction as the Provincial "Centre of Excellence," recognized by the Mpumalanga’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Recreation (DCSR). | 2021: [[FATC]] earned distinction as the Provincial "Centre of Excellence," recognized by the Mpumalanga’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Recreation (DCSR). | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:47, 30 October 2024
The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC) is a contemporary dance and performance initiative founded by Peter John Sabbagha in 1995.
Contents
The collaborative
The programmes offerred Programmes==
The programmes at the core of FATC’s current operations include:
- The Local Education in Arts Programming (LEAP)
- Tertiary Level Youth Focused Skills Programming
- My Body My Space Public Arts Festival
- Residencies and creative productions
- Angel Project Food Security Project
- The Agri-CULTURE Programming
Performances
At 2008 ACT awards, dancers Dada Masilo and Lulu Mlangeni performing the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative’s Back
2013: The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative performed Indumba at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Created and choreographed by Fana Tshabalala with a cast that included Ivan Teme, Thami Majela, Fana Tshabalala and Nosiphiwo Samente.
The Ebhudlweni Arts Centre
Since 2015, the FATC operates from the Ebhudlweni Arts Centre on a cattle and trout farm just outside of Machadodorp in the rural area of Emakhazeni, Mpumalanga.
From here the FATC operates its artistic, development and food-security-focus programmes. The Ebhudlweni Arts Centre is a recognised provincial centre of excellence and vibrant hub within the South African and international arts landscape. Facilities include two studios and a Bed and Breakfast venue.
My Body My Space
The FATC curates the My Body My Space Public Arts Festival. The Festival was established in 2015, and is made up of three programmes: a Fringe "Arteries Programme", "The Central Nervous System Programme" (CNS) (a selection of commissioned performances) and a Workshop & Training Programme.
"It takes place in public spaces throughout the Emakhazeni Local Municipality (ELM), in rural Mpumalanga. The MBMS festival contributes to the process of social cohesion in an area that is still palpably lacking in socio-political and socio-economic integration. It does so through structuring and programming which brings the diverse rural citizenry of Emakhazeni together by perforating and disrupting the familiar ways in which people traverse shared social spaces. The MBMS festival is strongly committed to stimulating the local Emakhazeni economy, growing job creation opportunities and developing a vibrant arts and culture tourism sector in the region."
Awards
2013: FATC was awarded the Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) Dream Builders Award for our significant contributions to Arts and Culture.
2017: FATC received BASA's Cultural Tourism Award in collaboration with The Gooderson Kloppenheim Country Estate.
2018: Recipient of the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation's Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Human Rights Award from the National Arts Festival, sponsored by the Embassy of the Netherlands.
2021: FATC earned distinction as the Provincial "Centre of Excellence," recognized by the Mpumalanga’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Recreation (DCSR).
Sources
Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative Official Website[2]
https://forgottenangle.co.za/history.html
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