As South Africans it troubles us that there are some inequalities in our society that it will take decades to correct. Many wish that there was some way they could help to make the lives of children better. However, they are often not close enough to the community to make a real difference and are […]
Have you ever sat and quietly observed a young child at play? They are filled with energy and pure joy. Did you know that humans begin to make sense of sounds while still in the womb and they respond with instinctive movements? Surely it makes sense that movement is something we need to develop in […]
Did you know that South Africa is facing a crisis when it comes to children dropping out of school? Do you know why? There are many reasons … which our After School Activities Program (ASAP) can help to address. When a child is enthusiastic about something they enjoy at school they are encouraged to try […]
According to Prof Jonathan Jansen we have some incredible strengths which link directly to Lunchbox Theatre shows. Can you can help avert disaster by supporting us? Would you agree with Johnathan Janssen, former UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor that these are the 7 Elements that save South Africa? Our remarkable capacity for self-correction. Our ability to laugh at […]
When you watch this video you will see how powerful ‘gratitude’ is when it comes to developing a ‘good attitude’. What is gratitude and why is it important? Did you know that through gratitude you acknowledge the goodness in your life and that this somehow creates more to be grateful for? When you feel gratitude […]
Did you have a happy childhood? Have you ever been into a community where you are surrounded by little, ‘old’, fearful people? If our youth grow up in fear what hope is there for our country? Abductions and kidnappings are now a ‘trend’, would you like to help us make this more difficult for evil […]
If Lunchbox Theatre was a marriage – and in a sense it represents a marriage of the minds and talents of all those connected to it – it would be our 10th Anniversary! The traditional gift for a 10th anniversary is tin or aluminum. This symbolizes the fact that, in any lasting relationship, one needs […]
Over the past 10 years Lunchbox Theatre have been well supported. Whilst we are eternally grateful to and cannot do without governmental and large organizational support, it has been the individuals who have embraced our Mission that have given us the most touching stories. Generally, they are motivated by their Mission which dovetails with ours. […]
Let’s see … How do you progress from 37 shows in a half a year in 2008 to 76 in the same amount number of months in 2018? How many shows has Lunchbox actually staged in the past 10 years? What has the impact been on the children of South Africa and those involved? Whether […]
Thanks to National Lotteries Commission and Assitej SA, Lunchbox Theatre were given the opportunity to create a brand-new show. What angle did they take as a story line and what opportunities would this show afford? Read about the magic behind the Dream Show … The collaboration to create Dream is a story in itself. It is driven […]