Memory. Knowledge & transmission.
Explore the documentary, editorial and audiovisual heritage of Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè: journals, publications, archives and creative works reflecting decades of research, artistic practice and social engagement.
A living memory of Burkinabè theatre
At ATB, the experience of the stage also becomes knowledge, documentation and transmission.
Since its creation in 1978, Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè has developed an artistic practice closely connected to research, training and Theatre for Development. This media library brings together part of that heritage through publications, journals, documents, photographs and audiovisual productions.
The journal Enjeux de Scène
Research, creation and life at ATB
This issue explores several dimensions of ATB's artistic and research activities, including semiotics applied to the performing arts, CAPO, the Theatre Forum Competition, the Theatre School, the Kaleidoscope project and institutional life.
Selected issues from the collection
Browse different editions of the journal and discover how ATB's activities, research and reflections have evolved over the years.
2022–2023 Theatre Season
Research • Events • Training • Life at ATB
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Research, artistic activities and Theatre for Development.
View this issue →2018–2019 Theatre Season
CAPO, Theatre Forum, community theatre projects and training.
View this issue →Knowledge created to be shared
Beyond its journal, ATB has built a collection of publications over the years devoted to theatre practice, Theatre for Development and creative works arising from its field experience.
A research publication devoted to Theatre for Development.
A publication from ATB's intellectual and artistic heritage.
Theatre texts addressing social realities, citizenship and development.
Tele-Theatre watch, listen, share
ATB's heritage also lives on screen. Recordings, performances, reports and audiovisual archives extend the experience of the stage and make its creative work accessible beyond performance venues.
Theatre lives on beyond the curtain
Video helps preserve the memory of performances, document projects and share the artistic and social experiences developed by ATB.
Resources to explore
Zigla-Polacé Community Theatre Project
A document presenting a community theatre experience and the work carried out with local communities.
View the documentMangalé Community Theatre Project
A resource from ATB's archives documenting the community theatre project carried out in Mangalé.
View the documentATB — 40 Years of History and Commitment
A heritage document tracing four decades of activity, artistic creation and commitment by Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè.
Open the documentImages that tell ATB's story
A collection designed to grow
The media library can gradually welcome new photographs, recordings, publications and documents from ATB's heritage.
Explore. Learn. Pass it on.
The resources of Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè are the traces of a story that continues to evolve. They invite artists, students, researchers, partners and culture enthusiasts to discover, understand and carry ATB's experience forward.