All in this together
An insightful and provocative article charting the depoliticisation of Community Arts in Britain between 1970 and 2011. A must read for all radically minded practitioners. For more by this seminal thinker look here. Francois Matarasso, 2013
Can the Arts Change?
This paper considers the ethics of change, introduces ideas around transformation and ethics, and explores the difference between liberal and radical change. Sarah Thornton, 2013
Performance Affects: Applied Theatre and the End of Effect
Projects in sites of war, disaster and crisis provide the backdrop for this critical examination of applied theatre. The book argues the need for socially driven work to connect more deeply with art and beauty. James Thompson, 2011
Manifesto for Arts and Health
This creative response offers an insight into what arts and health is, what it can be and what it means to people. For extensive writing and resources on arts and health visit the Arts For Health site. Clive Parkinson, 2011
The Applied Theatre Reader
This book brings together case studies from practitioners and academics that explore the key themes behind Applied Theatre, with chapters exploring representation, ethics, participation, intervention, border crossing, transformation and globalisation. Tim Prenki & Sheila Preston (ed), 2009
Applied Theatre: International Case Studies and Challenges for Practice
A comprehensive guidebook for students/practitioners looking at what applied theatre is and how it works, with broad ranging case studies, critical reflection, practical activities and prompts for further reading. Monica Prendergast & Juliana Saxton, 2009
Reminiscence Theatre: Making Theatre from Memories
This definitive book is a practical ‘how to guide’ for Reminiscence Theatre with case studies and examples by the originator of the style. For a shorter introduction to the work read this free download. Pam Schweitzer, 2007
The Community Performance Reader
This anthology brings together writing from major community performance theorists and practitioners from the UK, USA, Australia and beyond. Petra Kuppers & Gwen Robertson (ed), 2007
Applied Drama: The Gift of Theatre
This was one of the first books to set participatory theatre in an academic frame of reference. It looks at applied drama from a critical perspective asking important questions about purpose, efficacy, value and ethics. Helen Nicholson, 2005
Theatre and Empowerment: Community Drama on the World Stage
The eight international case studies in this book show a broad range of participatory theatre approaches, each demonstrating radical empowerment, and offering provocative food for thought for practitioners. Richard Boon & Jane Plastow, 2004
