ethics

An important report highlighting cultural activity in the UK that promotes participation and celebrates everyone’s cultural capacity. Sets out a vision for what a more culturally democratic landscape might be.  Kings College London, 2017 

An inspiring ‘think piece’ that explores power and shared decision making in participatory arts, looking at the ethics, values and politics of the work. An important read for all in the sector.  Chrissie Tiller, 2017 

This article offers a broad range of insights into what academics and practitioners understand by the term Applied Theatre, and gives a good over view of the terrain.  Research in Drama Education, 2004 

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 

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 

This paper describes and defines theatre for social change as a specific field of practice, considering the features that differentiate it from other forms of participatory and applied drama.  Sarah Thornton, 2013 

This book tells the history of community arts in the UK through the experiences of those involved and discusses its influence on participatory arts today. An invaluable read for anyone making participatory theatre.  Alison Jeffers & Gerri Moriarty, 2017 

A fantastic overview of the development of participatory arts, with historical context, analysis of themes and principles and a clear understanding of where we are and how we got here. A must read. More resources on the supporting website. Francois Matarasso, 2019