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 Â
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 Â
Augusto Boal, Founder of the Theatre of the Oppressed
A 10 minute news feature in commemoration of Augusto Boal. Democracy Now, 2009
Innovations in Socially Distanced Performance
Innovations in Socially Distant Performance is a project which studies the aesthetics, philosophies, tools, and artists who are transforming the fields of virtual live performance and socially distant productions. This continually updated website is a place to create community, share [...]
Case Study: Yoruba Popular Travelling Theatre
Professor Bakare Ojo Rasaki explains why the Yoruba Travelling Theatre is vital to Nigerian society and the African continent and shows extracts of their work and workshops. (35:34) Location: Nigeria
The Black Plays Archive
The Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain. National Theatre
