Jungle Theatre Company (JTC)

About us

Jungle Theatre Company (JTC) was established as an NPO in 2004 to inspire and empower disadvantaged children & youth to make positive changes in their lives and build a peaceful and vibrant South Africa.

Vision statement:
To contribute towards a world in which people are socially, culturally, and environmentally conscious and active.

Mission statement:
To inspire young people to understand and care for community, culture and nature by sharing and encouraging participation in original African theatre, presented using context-appropriate mediums and local performing Theatre Makers.

Our values are : inclusivity, respect and excellence.

Services:
Live performances i.e., theatre experience for children & practical experience for Theatre Makers
Workshops i.e., post-show interactive theatre workshops & contracted workshops
Creative arts clubs with children for children.
Holiday programmes for children
Training & development for Theatre Makers
Resources including colouring-in books, story cards, activity books, audio recordings and videos, that are aligned to the CAPS School curriculum.
The Core Objectives of the Programmes:
Create quality, relevant, and accessible theatre work that speaks to a broad range of South Africans.
Engage people in theatre making to spark a love for creative arts.
Promote an increased awareness of community, culture & nature, inspiring people to take action toward changed behaviours.
Connect Theatre Makers to ongoing employment opportunities.
Support the educational system in developing well-rounded individuals.

Benenficiaries:
Primary: young people, specifically children aged 3 to 14 years, encompassing early childhood development and primary school children.
Secondary: performing artists within the age group of 18 to 35; parents of the young participants; teachers who utilize JTC's connections to the curriculum to enrich their teaching methodologies

Heather Gielink is trhe Production Manager of Jungle Theatre Company (JTC).

For other net participants we can offer expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.