Difference between revisions of "Twist Theatre Development Projects"
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| − | + | [[Twist Theatre Development Projects]] is a networking project based in Durban. | |
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| + | Founded by [[Roel Twijnstra]] as a , its aim . | ||
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| + | in Durban to facilitate and promote the development of [[Community Theatre|community theatre]] in KwaZulu-Natal by creating sustainable relationships and networks for theatre development, both locally and abroad. | ||
The project pairs established community theatre groups from various regions of the province with local institutions such as theatre organisations, the drama departments of theatre schools, theatre festivals, mentors and experienced theatre practitioners. | The project pairs established community theatre groups from various regions of the province with local institutions such as theatre organisations, the drama departments of theatre schools, theatre festivals, mentors and experienced theatre practitioners. | ||
Ten projects are undertaken annually and include festivals such as the [[Community Theatre Festival|Isigcawu Community Theatre Festival]], writing workshops, directing and performing projects, and international exchanges. | Ten projects are undertaken annually and include festivals such as the [[Community Theatre Festival|Isigcawu Community Theatre Festival]], writing workshops, directing and performing projects, and international exchanges. | ||
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| + | In 2010 the Twist project published a collection called ''[[New South African Playscripts]]'', a volume of six works developed as part of [[The New Production Project]], with various community theatre groups developing ideas through improvisation with selected professional artists, who then wrote up the final product. | ||
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Revision as of 17:16, 21 July 2022
Twist Theatre Development Projects is a networking project based in Durban.
Founded by Roel Twijnstra as a , its aim .
in Durban to facilitate and promote the development of community theatre in KwaZulu-Natal by creating sustainable relationships and networks for theatre development, both locally and abroad.
The project pairs established community theatre groups from various regions of the province with local institutions such as theatre organisations, the drama departments of theatre schools, theatre festivals, mentors and experienced theatre practitioners.
Ten projects are undertaken annually and include festivals such as the Isigcawu Community Theatre Festival, writing workshops, directing and performing projects, and international exchanges.
In 2010 the Twist project published a collection called New South African Playscripts, a volume of six works developed as part of The New Production Project, with various community theatre groups developing ideas through improvisation with selected professional artists, who then wrote up the final product.
Sources
http://www.twistprojects.co.za/
http://www.roeltwijnstra.nl/over-mij/wie-ben-ik/
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