Risk, Participation and Performance Practice: Critical Vulnerabilities in a Precarious World
This book explores a range of contemporary performance practices (with a focus on participatory theatre) that engage spectators physically and emotionally through active engagement and critical involvement. Alice O'Grady (ed), 2017
Case Study: Lord Big Bug And Lady Flea
An extract from the 2007 play 'On Common Ground'. Commissioned to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Kinder Trespass, and produced by High Peak Community Arts and it was performed at the art deco Art Theatre in New Mills. This [...]
Augusto Boal, Founder of the Theatre of the Oppressed
A 10 minute news feature in commemoration of Augusto Boal. Democracy Now, 2009
Proof of the Pudding
A resource for artists to help them demonstrate the value and impact of participatory arts and develop partnerships for funding work. Produced in collaboration with Artworks Alliance. People Dancing, 2020.
Code of Ethics and Standards for Arts in Health Professionals
Although published by US National Organisation for Arts and Health this has real value for practitioners outside the states. 2018.
The Applied Theatre Artist: Responsivity and Expertise in Practice
This book addresses the rarely examined expertise of applied theatre artists, aiming to shed light on their particular skills and qualities. Kay Hepplewhite, 2020.
Case Study: NDTV India Matters Feature: Theatre of the Oppressed
This Theatre of the Oppressed piece was born of the experience of 25 rural women in West Bengal who created it at a workshop. It depicts a woman who is treated as a commodity at the time of marriage. Later [...]
Sparked! Co-creation with young people
An educational and practice-sharing about working in co-creation with children and young people. A series of videos exploring all aspects of the process and created as a resource for the sector. Mortal Fools, 2022
Quality Principles
A publication to guide participatory artists in thinking about the quality of their work. ArtWorks Cymru, 2019.
Inc Arts Anti-Racism Toolkit
Unlock gives arts organisations practical steps to take anti-racist action. Unlock has in it over 100 actions that will help creative work places become more inclusive.
