National Children's Theatre

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**. The NCT has built up a history of staging a great variety of classic children's literature, as well as teaching vital interactive life-skills through theatre-in-education programmes and theatre workshops. Thus, in line with governmental initiatives, the focus has shifted somewhat over the years, moving from largely entertainment events in the earlier period, to more emphasis on education and learning through theatre and to what is now known as edutainment.

The NCT has its own theatre at 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown and presents stage adaptations of classics, contemporary plays and educational theatre, in the buildings leased by the NCTT.

By 2004 the NCT had already reached over 3 million viewers during live performances and television appearances. I has also formed valuable partnerships with schools, various homes, and welfare organisations.

Projects include the NCT Shakespeare Club and the NCT Annual Shakespeare Festival (founded by Dr Rohan Quince)

NCT’S ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL National Childrens Theatre | Apr 28, 2021 Shakespeare “Shakespeare is alive and flourishing among the children of Gauteng” says Moira Katz, CEO of National Children’s Theatre.

Under the superb guidance of Dr Rohan Quince the NCT Shakespeare Club will celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday on 19, 20 and 21 May 2021 in our new outdoor INSPIRATION THEATRE.

While the exact day of the Bard’s birth is contested, it is generally observed on April 23, which is also the day he died 52 years later. (We know it’s a little late to celebrate, but this date fits best with our NCT calendar).

The philosophy behind the celebration is born of the belief that Shakespeare is a vibrant, passionate, human, teachable, enjoyable playwright, accessible to all learners! We believe that you’re never too young to start learning about Shakespeare, and the best way to learn is to see and hear and do. Having a great first encounter with Shakespeare should be something every learner experiences.

So, join our young thespians as they, with an in-depth understanding of the text, select scenes and monologues and enthusiastically portray their interpretations of classical characters with great energy and passion. This is not about competition, its rather about enjoying Shakespeare in a fun and engaging way.

Know students who would like to enter the Festival? It’s not too late. Contact Dr Quince at rquince@global.co.za

The Club meets every Saturday afternoon during term time from 14:30 – 16:30. Want to join? Contact Dr Quince at rquince@global.co.za or phone Cindy at NCT 011 484 1584.

National Children’s Theatre has collaborated with SACEE for this project.

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Cindy Gordon cindy@nctt.org.za 082 747 5165 National Children”s Theatre

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http://www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za/ Moira Katz CEO National Children’s Theatre

National Children’s Theatre Trust 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa Tel: +27(0)11 484 1584 Mobile: 083 266 3586 Email: moira@nctt.org.za www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za

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