Insights in Applied Theatre: The Early Days and Onwards

The nineteen articles chosen by the editors of Applied Theatre Research represent key themes and elements from the early days of applied theatre that are still relevant today. They are arranged in six sections, covering areas such as diversity of geography,community contexts,forms of applied theatre,and organizational factors. The book offers useful insights into the start of applied theatre and its development as an area of practice and research, and will be valuable for academics, advanced practitioners, and educators exploring creative pedagogy and drama in education strategies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books

Much more than mere archives, these are the vibrant, enduring voices and messages of pioneers from around the globe. The nineteen articles selected by the editors of Applied Theatre Research encompass essential themes and elements from the early days of applied theatre, which remain—and indeed, now more than ever—relevant. These articles are of exceptional quality, with some having exerted significant influence in their own era. All of them continue to hold valuable insights for contemporary applied theatre, both in their own terms and through the lens of their historical publication, which shaped the field's development at the time and offers new perspectives with hindsight.

The articles have been organized into sections based on key themes and problematic issues that emerged during the pioneering writings in the collection. Each section is preceded by a critical editorial commentary on those themes, along with comprehensive introductions to all the articles and, in some cases, re-evaluations. The editors have also contributed substantial additional material to the collection, bringing their own applied theatre experiences to bear on these themes. They raise broad, contemporary, and urgent questions, ranging from the critical and contentious issues of power, partnerships, and the empowerment of voices through theatre to applied theatre's proactive response to COVID-19, to the imperative of identifying, considering, and addressing the needs of all stakeholders in any applied theatre project.

The articles are grouped into six sections, covering diverse geographical contexts, community settings, forms of applied theatre, and organizational factors that define applied theatre. The definition and nature of applied theatre; the historical development and evolution of applied theatre; the role.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 170 x 244 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789388640
Edition number: New ed