{"id":1468,"date":"2025-10-23T11:19:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T11:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atb.bf\/atb-v2\/?page_id=1468"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:06:10","slug":"about-atb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atb.bf\/atb-v2\/en\/about-atb\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT ATB"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n Since<\/span>\n 1978<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n\n \n Atelier Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Burkinab\u00e8\n <\/span>\n\n

\n A Burkinab\u00e8
\n epic.<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n\n

\n For nearly half a century, Atelier Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Burkinab\u00e8\n has transformed the stage into a space for dialogue,\n civic education and social development.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n \n Discover our history\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n Our approach\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
\n <\/span>\n Explore\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\n \n 01 \u2014 Our conviction\n <\/span>\n\n
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\n It all began
\n with a conviction.\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Theatre could\n change society.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n\n \n A vision born in Burkina Faso in 1978\n and carried forward by generations ever since.\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n \"Alliance\n <\/div>\n\n
\n 18<\/strong>\n JUNE
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\n\n \n A living history\n <\/span>\n\n

\n More than a company,\n an institution.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Atelier Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Burkinab\u00e8 was founded under the leadership\n of Prosper Kompaor\u00e9<\/strong>, together with a dynamic\n group of young students, friends and theatre enthusiasts.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n From the very beginning, its purpose was deeply committed:\n to actively contribute to the development of Burkina Faso,\n then Upper Volta, by raising awareness.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Theatre was no longer conceived merely as entertainment,\n but as an educational and civic tool, deeply rooted in the\n cultural values and aesthetics of the country.\n <\/p>\n\n \n Explore our full history\n \u2197<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\n Our stage<\/span>\n\n
\n \u201cA new African theatre,\n modern in its forms,\n rooted in its identity.\u201d\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\n \n 02 \u2014 Our journey\n <\/span>\n\n

\n A story that\n spans generations.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n From the enthusiasm of a group of theatre lovers\n to a structured cultural institution, ATB has continued\n to grow without losing sight of its original purpose.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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1978<\/div>\n
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\n\n The beginning<\/span>\n\n

Amateurs du Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Volta\u00efque<\/h3>\n\n

\n ATV was born from the determination of a group of\n passionate volunteers who wanted to serve their nation\n through theatre.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n \n

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1985<\/div>\n
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\n\n Maturity<\/span>\n\n

From ATV to ATB<\/h3>\n\n

\n The organisation became Atelier-Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Burkinab\u00e8.\n The word \u201cAtelier\u201d \u2014 workshop \u2014 affirmed its vocation\n as a permanent laboratory for research, creation\n and continuous learning.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n \n

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2002<\/div>\n
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\n\n Transmission<\/span>\n\n

A new generation<\/h3>\n\n

\n Arts education took on an increasingly important role\n in ATB's work, particularly through programmes dedicated\n to children and young people.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n \n

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Today<\/div>\n
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\n\n The legacy continues<\/span>\n\n

An institution looking to the future<\/h3>\n\n

\n Creation, training, cultural dissemination and social\n engineering continue to make ATB a place where culture\n and development come together.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\n \n 03 \u2014 Maturity\n <\/span>\n\n

\n A change of name.
\n A new ambition.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n 1978<\/span>\n\n ATV<\/strong>\n\n

Amateurs du Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Volta\u00efque<\/h3>\n\n

\n The enthusiasm of a group of volunteers eager\n to serve their nation through the stage.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n\n 1985<\/span>\n\n ATB<\/strong>\n\n

Atelier-Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Burkinab\u00e8<\/h3>\n\n

\n A new stage of artistic and professional maturity:\n research, continuous learning and a culturally\n rooted approach to theatre.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\n \n Our social laboratory\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Theatre for
\n Development.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Here, audiences do not remain seated in front of a problem.\n They step into the story.\n <\/p>\n\n \n Discover Forum Theatre\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Observe<\/span>\n

\n The stage brings a real community challenge\n into the spotlight.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

\n\n 02<\/b>\n\n
\n Question<\/span>\n

\n The performance opens a space for dialogue\n and collective debate.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

\n\n 03<\/b>\n\n
\n Become a spect-actor<\/span>\n

\n Audience members step onto the stage and experiment\n with alternative responses.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

\n\n 04<\/b>\n\n
\n Build<\/span>\n

\n The community collectively imagines\n possible solutions.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\n \n 04 \u2014 Our compass\n <\/span>\n\n

\n A vision.
\n A mission.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n 01<\/span>\n\n \n Vision\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Creative, open-minded citizens,\n proud of their identity.\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n We envision a world in which men, women and children\n develop and nurture an artistic and cultural sensitivity\n that enables them to become creative, open-minded,\n proud of their identity and fully engaged in the\n development of their communities.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n

\n\n 02<\/span>\n\n \n Mission\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Turning every cultural encounter\n into an opportunity for human development.\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Our purpose is to provide local and international audiences\n with a permanent and regular programme through artistic\n creation and dissemination, making every cultural encounter\n an opportunity for human development and collective fulfilment.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n What guides
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Warm Welcome<\/h3>\n\n

\n ATB is a shared home where hospitality reflects\n the dignity of our traditions.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Professionalism<\/h3>\n\n

\n Cultural productions and technical services\n delivered to demanding professional standards.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Responsibility<\/h3>\n\n

\n Rigour, ethics and awareness of social impact\n guide each of our decisions.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n\n

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Transmission<\/h3>\n\n

\n Sharing nearly fifty years of expertise to help\n nurture the next generation of artists.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\n \"ATB\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n\n \"Atelier\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n \n 05 \u2014 The man behind the vision\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Prosper
\n Kompaor\u00e9.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\n At the origin of this journey lies a powerful conviction:\n theatre has the ability to raise awareness.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Founder of Atelier Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Burkinab\u00e8, Prosper Kompaor\u00e9\n championed from 1978 onwards the vision of a theatre\n deeply rooted in society, capable of bringing together\n artistic creation, education and social transformation.\n <\/p>\n\n \n Discover the founder\n \u2197<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\n \n The story continues\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Since 1978,
\n the stage has transformed society.<\/em>\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Discover how this legacy continues today through\n our programmes, training initiatives and activities.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n\n \n Discover our programmes\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n Contact us\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n