August 7
As we kick off our 40th year we'd like to welcome and introduce you to our two new event coordinators. After receiving over 20 applications and a rigorous selection process we are delighted to announce that Sophie Galton and Helen Abbott have now...
August 2
In 2017, our tri-annual publication Scene turned 15 and to mark the occasion (in the 55th issue) we had contributions from students, teachers, artists, staff, heads of school and many more who shared with us some of ISTA’s ‘best...
July 21
In 2017, our tri-annual publication Scene turned 15 and to mark the occasion (in the 55th issue) we had contributions from students, teachers, artists, staff, heads of school and many more who shared with us some of ISTA’s ‘best...
July 14
In 2017, our tri-annual publication Scene turned 15 and to mark the occasion (in the 55th issue) we had contributions from students, teachers, artists, staff, heads of school and many more who shared with us some of ISTA’s ‘best...
July 7
In 2017, our tri-annual publication Scene turned 15 and to mark the occasion (in the 55th issue) we had contributions from students, teachers, artists, staff, heads of school and many more who shared with us some of ISTA’s ‘best...
June 21
By Patrick McGowan This article was originally published in the January 2018 edition of Scene - Digital Theatre When I was in school I dreamt of the days when we would have hoverboards, transformable fighter planes and starships that could...
June 14
By Julia Roberts This article was originally published in the September 2017 edition of Scene - Theatre to Change the World. Don’t be afraid of new beginnings. Don’t shy from new people, new energy, new surroundings. Embrace new chances at...
June 7
By Sherri D. Sutton The following article is from the May 2018 edition of Scene and was first published in the December 2006 Scene issue “Writing”. My thoughts on this article in 2018: I need to take my own advice. I have found myself stuck...
June 7
We are delighted to announce that Jillian Campana and Rob Warren have joined ISTA’s board of trustees as of 1st June. We received so many applications from the community which was heartening. We are committed to having at least one member...
June 1
We are now 12 months in to our event review and have gathered some fascinating data from teachers, artists and students about the festival experience. “ISTA is committed to providing best practice at all our events. As such we have a...
June 1
By Jess Thorpe This article was first published in the April 2014 Scene issue “Resources and research”. My thoughts on this article in 2018: I have to admit it is with some sadness that I now re-visit this article I first wrote for...
June 1
By Keriann O’Rourke I am a self-professed “drama tech nerd”. I love everything to do with the newest gadgets, online learning communities and digital tools to use in education. I am constantly learning and experimenting with different ways...
May 20
By Ash Huxtable Trying to analyse and pull apart the many processes that combine when you create a production and explain these with any coherence is, I’m finding, almost impossible. Hopefully I will be able to offer an insight into how I...
April 25
By Will Kerley I am writing this the day after Shakespeare died. It’s the 24th of April. Well, when I say the day after he died, of course I mean four hundred years and a day after he died. Yesterday was also his birthday. Not necessarily...
March 14
We asked ISTA students, teachers and artists from around the world to share with us the stories and memories of their first festival. This blog will be updated every time we receive a new story. Enjoy, and if you'd like to share yours please email...
March 7
Every year we hold a festival in Terezin, a former Nazi concentration camp in German-occupied Czechoslovakia, and everyone who goes describes it as life-changing. We wanted to capture part of Terezin's story. So last year, Tom Scott and Logan...
January 26
By Sally Robertson Twice a year the ISTA board of trustees meet at Ted’s house in the South of France: we spend a few days thinking, discussing, brainstorming and challenging without the hassles and pressure of daily life. This January I have...
December 22
As the sun sets on 2017, we took a little time to reflect on our highlights from the year. Each year is full of moments, big or small, happy or sad, that stay with us and linger long in the memory. Sharing stories, making magic moments happen and...
November 27
ISTA has been delivering high quality creative experiences for young people since 1978. As we approach our 40th birthday we reflect on our growth from a small, informal association of teachers to a global arts organisation producing over 60 events a...
November 27
Three times a year we send out Scene, the magazine for our members, and each issues also includes Behind the Scenes, a fun way for our members to get to know different members of the extended ISTA family. Will now be bringing you little insights...
