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In 1990 the [[Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust]]) was renamed the [[National Children's Theatre Trust]] (NCTT) with [[Joyce Levinsohn]] still its Artistic Director.  
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In 1990 the [[Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust]] was renamed the [[National Children's Theatre Trust]] (NCTT) with [[Joyce Levinsohn]] still its Artistic Director.
 
 
  
 
== The National Children's Theatre ([[NCT]])==
 
== The National Children's Theatre ([[NCT]])==

Revision as of 09:05, 15 May 2014

Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust

With the founding and formalisation of the Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust (JYT) as a non-profit educational theatre trust, in 1989 /90, and Joyce Levinsohn's appointment as Executive Director came the recognition of the Johannesburg City Council, which granted the Trust a 50-year lease on a heritage site in Parktown, Johannesburg. Two historic houses on a property, which is situated on all major bus and taxi routes fulfilled Joyce's dream of providing all of Gauteng's children, irrespective of socio economic circumstances, with an easily accessible theatre environment in which creative energies are channelled to encourage cognitive development, life skills and literacy.

Under the direction of the undisputed doyenne and forerunner of children's theatre in South Africa, JYT has consistently delivered an imaginative year-round repertoire.


The National Children's Theatre Trust

In 1990 the Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust was renamed the National Children's Theatre Trust (NCTT) with Joyce Levinsohn still its Artistic Director.

The National Children's Theatre (NCT)

National Children's Theatre grew out of the Johannesburg Youth Theatre, established by Joyce Levinsohn in 19**. Over the years the focus has shifted somewhat, moving from largely entertainment events, to education through theatre and to what is now known as edutainment.


The NCTT has its own theatre at 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown and presents stage adaptations of classics, contemporary plays and educational theatre.

In 2004 the NCT reached over 3 million viewers during live performances and television appearances. The NCT is rooted in the belief that earlier experiences with the arts will have profoundly positive effects on the development of children and ultimately, their participation in the life of their communities.

The NCT's reputation is built on a history of staging a variety of classic children's literature, as well as teaching vital interactive life-skills through theatre-in-education programmes and theatre workshops.

The NCT has formed valuable partnerships with schools, various homes, and welfare organisations.

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