Training • Transmission • Commitment

Passing on excellence.
Inspiring commitment.

For decades, the Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè has made knowledge transmission a cornerstone of its work. From artistic initiation to expertise in Theatre for Development, we train those who will shape the future of the performing arts and contribute to positive change within society.

2 years Theatre School

A comprehensive artistic programme offered entirely free of charge.

5 Evenings per week

Regular training built around practice, discipline and progression.

TfD Long-standing expertise

Theatre for Development as a powerful tool for social impact.

Training and knowledge transmission at Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè
Passing it on

Sharing knowledge, techniques and values to prepare the generations who will shape the theatre of tomorrow.

Transmission at the heart of ATB

More than learning a craft: building a sense of responsibility.

At ATB, training directly contributes to the continuity of the institution. It enables artists to refine their practice, gives younger generations an opportunity to discover the performing arts, and helps organisations harness the educational power of Theatre for Development.

Art is passed on so that each generation can, in turn, create, engage in dialogue and act upon the world around it.
Our pathways

Two pathways. One shared commitment to excellence.

Whether you want to develop as an artist or strengthen the capacities of an organisation, ATB adapts its expertise to different audiences, objectives and realities on the ground.

ATB Theatre School
Artistic Training

Theatre School

A rigorous two-year academic programme offered entirely free of charge, designed to train well-rounded artists who combine artistic excellence, African values and civic engagement.

2 years 5 evenings / week Free of charge
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ATB workshops and training
Expertise & Capacity Building

Workshops & Training

Tailor-made training programmes and interventions for NGOs, public services, private organisations and other stakeholders seeking to use the arts as a tool for social transformation.

Tailor-made TfD Field-based
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ATB's Young Talent Programme

“Graines d'Artistes”: nurturing the next generation from an early age.

Through “Graines d'Artistes”, ATB introduces around a dozen girls and boys aged 10 to 15 to theatre, dance and music.


This young talent programme helps prepare the institution's next generation by fostering artistic sensitivity, creativity and a passion for collective artistic practice from an early age.

10–15 Years old
≈ 12 Young participants
3 arts Theatre • Dance • Music
Young artists and artistic education at ATB