Digital Theatre
A valuable resource for artists interested in making digital theatre. Theatre Uncut, 2020.
Making Digital Participatory Theatre
A video resource exploring the work of those making participatory theatre using digital means and platforms both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Introductions around key themes by Maya Chowdry followed by case studies by five very different artists. Collective [...]
Creative Network
Creative Lives works with communities, organisations, policy-makers, funders and creative individuals as a voice for positive change, to improve and expand the landscape in which creative participation can take place. It hosts art-form specific networks, including Theatre.
Case Study: Theatre Of The Oppressed NYC
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC partners with community members at local organizations to form theatre troupes. These troupes devise and perform plays based on their challenges confronting economic inequality, racism, and other social, health and human rights injustices. This film [...]
Jana Sanskriti: Forum Theatre and Democracy in India
This book talks about relationship, democracy and collective action that theatre can engender and how theatre can script power within and outside us. Jana Sanskriti was founded over 20 years ago as a small theatre group in West Bengal. Now [...]
International Centre for Arts and Social Change
A resource library from the International Centre for Art and Social Change.
Case Study: Mortal Fools: Digital Interludes
Is a participatory arts organisation based in Northumberland specialising in working with young people. This resource brings together a body of digital work created by young people. Location: England
Black Theatre Live
With profiles on Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) theatre companies, tours, resources, research a blog and archive, this is an excellent resource. Hosted by Tara Arts
Digital Guide to Theatre of the Middle East
A collection of the most significant plays/performances written and performed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and among their diasporas since 2000.
Case Study: CGTN Feature on Community Theatre in South Africa
Community theatre in South Africa has become an effective platform to engage with young people. One organisation runs workshops at high schools to raise awareness about social issues such as domestic violence and rape. (2:23) Location: South Africa
