Amsterdam HS festival
November 15 - November 18 2018
International Schools Theatre Association.
A community of young people, teachers and artists.
“Life isn’t measured in the breaths we take, but in moments that take our breath away.”
Our world depends on confident, internationally minded, collaborative and culturally literate young people who are empowered to engage with and change the world. ISTA brings together young people, artists and teachers from different countries in different settings to experience, create and learn about theatre.
We passionately value diversity, collaboration, celebration, play, friendship and collegiality.
CREATE, LEARN, INSPIRE
80 EVENTS
200 MEMBER SCHOOLS
100 COUNTRIES
4000 STUDENTS
ONE
LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE
EVENTS
We produce and run more than 80 events each year designed to inspire and engage students and teachers alike. From our fabulous festivals to our inspiring teacher workshops, our events are designed to leave lasting memories and transform the lives of everyone who takes part.
Antwerp MS Festival
November 22 - November 25 2018
Laban Movement Analysis (Hong Kong) 1-day Studio
January 17 - January 17 2019
Hong Kong HS devising festival (local students only)
January 19 - January 20 2019
Ho Chi Minh City HS festival
January 18 - January 20 2019
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Now producing over 50 annual festivals and training programmes with a membership of around 200 schools worldwide, ISTA is bigger, better and still growing!
We were able to meet and socialise with people from totally different backgrounds. It made the experience much more remarkable and unforgettable – it became much more varied and unique. It allowed me to understand, take and see things from a different perspective, and not stress out about everything so much. Instead, it reassured me that it wasn’t impossible.
Student at New York TaPS, October 2013
Our Global Partners
ISTA is home to a thriving community of internationally renowned and celebrated insights. They frequently share their knowledge, passions and expertise with us. Prepare to be inspired.
In Conversation: ISTA Directors Sally Robertson & Ian Pike
November 1
Our executive director, Sally Robertson, and assistant executive director, Ian Pike, chat about ISTA - the organisation they call home. Ian: What are the most significant changes within ISTA you have seen over the years? Sally: The obvious...
40 fantastic films
October 28
Planting a seed
October 14