The Association of Historic Theatres in Europe is a professional organisation that promotes cooperation and mutual support among historic European theatres.
The Theater Faculty of the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts (DF JAMU) has long focused on education, artistic creation, and research in the field of theatre arts and related disciplines. Its activities also include the development of artistic research and interdisciplinary projects linking the performing arts, technical fields, and theoretical reflection. DF JAMU offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study programs and actively cooperates with Czech and foreign theatre institutions, universities, and cultural organisations.
The Academy of Theatre and Dance is a faculty of the Amsterdam University of the Arts. It runs four year Bachelor’s degree courses in theatre and dance, and two year Master’s degree courses. The library of the Academy of Theatre and Dance holds more than 10.500 plays, 9.600 books on theatre and dance, 8.500 video’s, 1.950 titles of sheet music, 250 CDs and an elaborate digital collection of articles and eBooks in cooperation with the other Amsterdam University of the Arts libraries. It is a specialized reference library on theatre and dance and collects in cooperation with the study programs of the academy.
The Dutch company Beyne was founded in 1896 in Amsterdam.
Serving both professional and amateur theatre companies—many with modest means—Mr. Beyne responded to their needs by renting out complete stage sets, including painted backdrops, flats, and furniture. Over the years, this practice led to the creation of an extensive and varied collection.
After remaining in the Beyne family for three generations, the company and its impressive stock of more than 250 hand-painted backdrops were acquired by ShowTex. Today, ShowTex continues to preserve this unique collection. As an international leader in stage and event textiles, ShowTex ensures that these historic backdrops remain available for rental, allowing them to continue inspiring new creative productions around the world.
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The Baroque Theatre Foundation of Český Krumlov Castle (established in 1992) supports the preservation, research, and presentation of the unique theatre (1766) within the castle complex. Through grants and expert activities, it contributes to the safeguarding and revitalisation of Europe’s Baroque theatrical heritage.
The European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts (ENICPA) network aims to function as an open meeting place for information and documentation institutions and their professionals. It provides a platform for cooperation between its members for:
The official Czech affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation – working with other Wikimedia affiliates and organisational units around the world with a shared vision to ensure that every person can freely access and contribute to all human knowledge.
ADEMA INCA is a School of Higher Education in Arts and Design within the ADEMA Academic and Research Institution, positioned at the intersection of technology, the arts, and the humanities.
Our mission is to educate and inspire the next generation of designers, artists and scenographers through rigorous academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We bring together a community of educators, scenographers, theatre makers, researchers, architects, designers, and practitioners committed to advancing knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultivating creative inquiry.
Guided by a philosophy that integrates theory and practice, we emphasize real-world engagement through industry partnerships and applied projects. Situated in Mallorca, our school benefits from a dynamic cultural and natural environment that enriches learning, research, and innovation, providing a distinctive setting for academic and artistic exploration.
web: https://ademacampusinca.com/
The Theatre Collection has been part of the Allard Pierson Museum since 2013, housing the heritage collections of the University of Amsterdam. This journey began in 1924 with the founding of the Toneelmuseum (Theatre Museum), which brought together several private collections.
The Theatre Collection has had a turbulent history, struggling to find a permanent home in a sector with scarce resources. Now that this heritage is part of the Allard Pierson, its future is secured, supported by multi-year funding from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science through the Cultural Basic Infrastructure (BIS) programme for the management, preservation, and accessibility of this collection and others.
The Allard Pierson owns internationally renowned collections in archaeology, gastronomy, book history, graphic design, cartography, Jewish culture, church history, and natural history, making it one of the most important heritage collections in Europe. It is the only place in the Netherlands where theatre-related data, documentation, and objects are structurally collected – from costumes to programme booklets, models to libretti, 78 rpm records to born-digital material. Such a possession creates obligations, and also makes the collection vulnerable. The Allard Pierson is a crucial repository for the performing arts: in addition to this theatre heritage, it houses a rich and diverse music collection that is also managed, preserved, and presented with the same level of care and expertise.
The Association of British Theatre Technicians is the UK membership organisation, setting and upholding standards in technical excellence, safety and compliance for live performance. It provides a technical helpline for technical queries, ongoing training for professional development, guidance on the design and operation of venues, and a code of practice for the industry.
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