The International Artistic Encounters are at the heart of the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2015 (AAG15). They are an invitation to international exchanges, a space for thinking, making contacts and developing joint ideas for the future of theatre for young audiences (TYA). Dialogue is at the centre of the encounters: dialogue between the stage and the auditorium, between the generations and between people from different countries and cultures. Brief keynote talks given by experts will throw up questions that can then be discussed in smaller groups.

The Festival shows are the common link for discussions on different theatre forms and themes in theatre for young audiences. What role does theatre play in each specific society, in different cultures? With which attitude and which themes are theatre artists approaching young people? And how can we specialists speak about TYA?

In addition the International Artistic Encounters will be giving participants the opportunity to learn more about the activities of international ASSITEJ and the International Artistic Networks.

The International Artistic Encounters are open to all theatre professionals who want to find out more and are looking for international exchanges. The Encounters are part of Augenblick mal! 2015 and ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2015.

Registration to AAG15 is required in order to attend the International Artistic Encounters. Information about registration, prices and payment options can be found here.