Wiesbaden: Two German Worldpremieres in January
The young author and director Stephan Seidl premieres his new play at the Hessisches Staatstheater. Yesim Özsoy Gülan presents her latest bilingual German - Turkish play. Read more
ETC confirms Jean-Claude Berutti as President and introduces new Board of Directors
Jean-Claude Berutti, artistic director of the Comédie de Saint Etienne, France has been re-elected president during the General Assembly held in Poznan, Poland. Together with its new Board of Directors, comprised of well-known representatives of eight national theatres of five European countries, Berutti will be leading the ETC until 2011 with the objective to strengthen the network on a political level, to intensify the relations with the future theatre audience and to encourage the intercultural dialogue between theatre professionals through outstanding common artistic projects. Read more
ETC General Assembly
October 23-24th, 10-18h, White Hall, Poznan / Poland Over 50 theatre professionals from more than 20 countries will gather for 2 days to discuss the future of the ETC. Read more
New civil society platform to promote multilingualism
The ETC has been selected as member of this new platform to engage in a dialogue with the European Commission. The constitution of the working group will be organized in Bruxelles on October 23. Read more
ETC performance exchange programme
2010 application procedure is now open! If you would like to exchange a drama performance with another ETC member theatre in a different speaking country, the ETC can assist you with financial aid for travel costs. Apply now! Read more
Activities
Young Europe
5 of 8 productions written by young authors for young audiences have already been premiered in Germany and Cyprus. Last Monday, October 19th "Champ de Mines" by Pamela Dürr and directed by Anne Contensou premiered in Paris. Read more
We are Europe
On the occasion of the next General Assembly, the new project: “We are Europe – But where do we go?” will be launched. This project will question the role and future of our continent and will provide a wide range of opportunities for young Europeans and young theatre professionals while inviting African colleagues to join in the process. Read more
Announcements
New Focus of 2010: “The Drama of Non-EU-Countries”
Production recommendations made by ETC member theatres from non-EU countries will be taken into special consideration – just as suggestions for young FORUM playwrights from these countries will be. Read more