‘Take a Child to the Theatre’ campaign launched in Soweto

Johannesburg. – Theatre is a vehicle for social change. It brings people together. Theatre also encourages dialogue and critical thinking, particularly in young people.

In commemoration of World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People, on Monday, March 20, the Soweto Theatre is launching the “Take a Child to the Theatre” campaign.

Theatre is a vehicle for social change. It brings people together. Theatre also encourages dialogue and critical thinking, particularly in young people.

In commemoration of World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People, on Monday, March 20, the Soweto Theatre is launching the “Take a Child to the Theatre” campaign.

The campaign, a partnership with ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People), is currently on until March 24.

Soweto Theatre’s youth and community developer, Makhosazana Hlatshwayo said the campaign invites artists, companies, theatre houses, schools and the general public to join together in giving children and young people access to the theatre.

“We initiated the programme in 2019 but on a much smaller scale and this was done in association with the children’s theatre-making organisation ASSITEJ SA. – IOLNews

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