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 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
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
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
Performance and Community: Commentary and Case Studies
This book presents case studies from UK artists and organisations working in social and community contexts, focusing on their aesthetic and political ambitions rather than the ‘healing, educational or problem solving’ frame the work is often cast in. Caoimhe McAvinchey, 2014
Remapping Performance: Common Ground, Uncommon Partners
This book discusses collaborative projects between communities, arts and social sector agencies, where all are vital to realise the ambitions of the project. Case studies have a mainly US focus but highly relevant to UK practitioners. Jan Cohen-Cruz, 2015
Theatre of the Oppressed in Practice Today
An excellent overview of how Theatre of the Oppressed has evolved and is being practiced internationally today, with tips, principles, case studies and conversations. A most useful read for practitioners. Ali Campbell, 2019
Policy Action Team 10: A Report to the Social Exclusion Unit
Seminal government report that sets out how the then Labour government believed sport and the arts could contribute to neighbourhood renewal, community development and social inclusion. Marked a turning point in government policy with regards arts and culture. DCMS, 1999
Community Performance: An Introduction
A useful practical guidebook for students of community and applied performance. It gives exercises; points for reflection, commentary and illustrative examples to help emerging practitioners shape their own practice. Petra Kuppers, 2007