Networks
Teatro São Luiz/EGEAC is a member of two European networks that share the common goal of working towards sustainability, accessibility and the sharing of good practices.
We Want More! is an international collaborative project funded by the European Union that brings together artists, professionals and cultural organisations to think about and build greater diversity, innovation and representation in the performing arts.
It works on the idea of testing new forms of production, strengthening partnerships across borders and creating more opportunities for artists from different backgrounds and contexts. Among the main objectives is the promotion of artistic mobility, more and better training and the encouragement of good practices in artistic creation.
Partners FEDAPAS – Federación Extremeña de Deficientes Auditivos Padres y Amigos del Sordo (Spain), ATER Fondazione (Italy), THEAMA – Inclusive Theatre (Greece), Teatro São Luiz/EGEAC (Portugal), PLAVO Theatre (Serbia), Sommerblut Kulturfestival (Germany), Associazione Culturale EUTOPIA (Italy)
more information at www.weallneedtheatre.eu
We Want More! invited theatre artists – with or without disabilities – from the European Union, the Western Balkans, Turkey and Ukraine to take part in the international workshop Capacity Building for the Inclusion of Theatre Artists, at the São Luiz Theatre, between 12 and 16 September 2025.
A five-day meeting to explore ways of making the performing arts more inclusive, through sessions with experts, open discussions and the sharing of ideas centred on accessibility and equal opportunities in theatre.
Thirty artists were selected by a jury – made up of the project’s partners and curator Marco Paiva – based on their motivation and experience in the fields of Theatre, Inclusion and Accessibility. The aim was to bring together a diverse and gender-balanced group representing the various eligible countries.
The conclusions of the workshop will be compiled into a practical guide to be shared with professionals in the sector.
A vehicle for promoting accessibility networks and good practices, the WANT – We All Need Theatre platform aims to create links and contacts in the theater sector, through collaboration between professionals, organizations and different audiences; highlight the importance of theater as an essential tool for social, cultural and educational development; encourage active participation and public engagement in innovative and inclusive cultural projects, with a view to accessible, diverse and impactful theater, capable of generating reflection, empathy and transformation in society.
https://weallneedtheatre.eu/
ETC – European Theatre Convention, is an international network that unites theatres and cultural organisations from all over Europe with a common purpose: to promote artistic collaboration, cultural exchange and the creation of new theatrical projects. Founded in 1988, the ETC has been a driving force in the dialogue between different theatrical traditions, promoting the mobility of artists and stimulating innovation in the European theatre scene.
More than a platform for collaboration, ETC takes an active role in valuing cultural diversity and defending theatre as a powerful tool for social transformation and critical reflection.
One of its most recent initiatives is the Green Book, a tool that brings together good practice guidelines for theaters and cultural organizations in Europe, as a resource for promoting environmental, social and cultural sustainability. It encourages institutions to adopt responsible, efficient and ecological practices, and promotes the sharing of innovative, inclusive and sustainable long-term solutions.
https://www.europeantheatre.eu/
Place des Théâtres was born out of the desire to build new international relationships between theatres, opening up paths to the future and creating bridges between Europe and Africa. This alliance between Lisbon, Paris and Florence gives shape to a common narrative and marks the beginning of a new cycle, which now also includes cities such as Sibiu (Romania) and Pristina (Kosovo).
These meetings have promoted essential dialogues between artists about practices, cultural policies, differences and convergences, as well as reflecting on the memory and future of theatre training in Europe. The idea of a nomadic, inclusive and borderless school has emerged – a new vision for the performing arts.
In the summer of 2025, Teatro São Luiz concluded its participation in the European network Prospero – Extended Theatre, created in 2006 to promote collaboration between leading theatres in Europe.
The network maintains the online platform prospero-theatre.tv, with free access, where you can find complete shows, interviews and documentaries, bringing the theatre closer to new audiences and strengthening its digital presence.
To see more theatre, visit https://www.prospero-theatre.tv/