Participation

An interview with Sanjoy Ganguly, Artistic Director of Jana Sanskriti. (25:17) Location: West Bengal

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 she faces violence and oppression by her husband. (5:00) Location: West Bengal

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 is an extract. (7:40) Location: England

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

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  

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  

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 introduces their work. Duration of film: 2:16 Location: USA  

Cardboard Citizens is a theatre company that works with homeless and marginalized people using Augusto Boal's forum theatre. Every year they tour London's hostels, day centres empowering homeless people to rehearse changes in their lives. This short film is an introduction to their work. Duration of film: 5:00 Location: England  

The Foundation established the Argentine Theatre's vocational school with the goal to enlarge the pool of talented individuals in the creative industries - this case study highlights their work. Duration of film: 3:38 Location: Argentina