Young voices take the stage
A major artistic platform for primary-school children, encouraging creativity, expression and citizenship.
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Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè · Since 1978
Theatre at the heart of change.
Creation, participation, training and transmission: ATB turns the stage into a space where audiences question reality, engage in dialogue and imagine new possibilities.
Theatre in the service of development.
1978
A legacy of creation, dialogue and transmission.
Forum Theatre
CAPO
Alliance 2000
Theatre School
Enjeux de Scène
ATB Tele-Theatre
Forum Theatre
CAPO
Alliance 2000
Theatre School
Enjeux de Scène
ATB Tele-Theatre
Making the stage
a space
that matters.
Our Manifesto
Theatre rooted in real life.
Founded on 18 June 1978, Atelier Théâtre Burkinabè develops a theatrical practice grounded in African cultures and dedicated to raising awareness, participation and social change.
At ATB, artistic creation meets citizen participation, training, research and community engagement.
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48 years
Of theatrical experimentation, creation, training and transmission in Burkina Faso and beyond.
Our History
A pioneering institution.
Since its creation, ATB has continuously developed new theatrical forms that bring the stage closer to communities and the realities of society.
1978
Creation of Amateurs du Théâtre Voltaïque.
1983
Development of Forum Theatre.
1988
International Festival of Theatre for Development.
2000
Opening of Alliance 2000.
2002
Launch of CAPO.
2005
Development of Community Theatre.
A signature method
The audience takes the stage.
Forum Theatre
From spectator to spect-actor.
A situation is performed on stage. The audience watches, questions and then steps into the action to propose and test alternative responses.
Theatre becomes a living space for dialogue, participation and the collective search for solutions.
01
Observe and understand a situation.
02
Question what is happening.
03
Propose and test new responses.
The ATB Ecosystem
One place. Many stages.
Creation, training, production, cultural programming and professional services come together within one cultural space.
Major Initiatives
Milestones that shape a legacy.
Forum Theatre in action
A space for creation, exchange and professional practice around participatory theatre.
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A historic platform for encounters around Theatre for Development across borders.
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Celebrating the people, careers and legacies that shape African theatre.
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JOURNAL OF INFORMATION & RESEARCH
ENJEUX
DE SCÈNE Theatre for Development
DE SCÈNE Theatre for Development
Create · Document · Transmit
The stage leaves a legacy.
Publications, research, documentation and audiovisual production extend the theatrical experience and preserve knowledge for future generations.
Today at ATB
Come. See. Take part.
Step into the story
What if you stepped inside?
Whether you are an audience member, artist, partner or institution, discover a place where theatre is created, shared and passed on.