IATC(HK)

The International Association of Theatre Critics ( IATC ) was founded in 1956 as a UNESCO-affiliated organization to bring together theatre practitioners and theatre critics to meet and learn from each other. It gradually expanded its terms of reference from theatre criticism, to include the full range of the performing arts, film and TV arts as well as visual arts.

In 1992, Hong Kong became the fifth Asian chapter of the IATC. Since its establishment, the IATC(HK) has been actively promoting theatre criticism in Hong Kong, through activities such as publishing various materials, and participation in international conferences and cultural exchange programmes. Over the years, IATC(HK) has become the most representative organization in performing arts criticism in Hong Kong.

In recognition of this, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council ( HKADC ) has been financially supporting the administrative operations of IATC(HK) since 1998. Also, IATC(HK) has established partnerships and networks with local and Asian performing arts organizations. As at 2021, IATC(HK) has completed nearly 40 projects on theatre criticism, such as research and publication projects, seminars and educational schemes. Over the years, IATC(HK) has published over 150 titles on various disciplines of the performing arts.

Source: International Association of Theatre Critics (Hong Kong)