We regret to inform you that the budget cut of 48% with respect to the two previous editions of INAEM's grants forces us to cancel the theatre and circus programme of the ASSITEJ 2024 Circuit.
From ASSITEJ, we have done everything possible to find solutions that would allow the viability of the project, proposing a dialogue with INAEM and a readjustment of the project to the allocated budget. Unfortunately, we have not received a response that proposed viable solutions and we have been forced to take this hard decision.
The cancellation of the theatre and circus programme of the ASSITEJ Circuit leaves not only the different agents involved in the project in a vulnerable situation, but also the more than 11,560 children and young people who were expected to attend the 49 scheduled performances and who will see their already reduced programme cut.
The dance programme will continue as planned and all the information can be found on the ASSITEJ Circuit website. circuit.assitej.es
In spite of this, some of the venues and companies have wanted to maintain the programme, assuming the efforts that this entails and making clear their commitment to children's and young people's audiences.
We at ASSITEJ are grateful for their involvement and generosity and we are committed to continue working to defend children and young people as a priority and strategic public that needs transforming and stable quality projects and, therefore, also to improve the conditions of the professionals who work with them.
ASSITEJ Spain Board of Directors
