Participation

A platform for participatory theatre artists, organisations and activists to showcase their work - a series of 5 minute recordings of their presentations that demonstrates the great breadth and diversity of work across the UK.

This short film highlights Common Ground's approach to using participatory theatre to aid conflict resolution in neighbourhoods in Congo.(4:18) Location: Congo

This report draws on a range of literature to explore (i) how audiences and arts behaviours changed and whether such changes are showing signs of becoming persistent within our society, (ii) how and why the arts helped people to cope during the pandemic, and (iii) how those working within the arts and cultural sector have been affected. Bradbury, Warran, Mak & Fancourt (University College London), 2021

A submission to the DCMS enquiry - presents a clear evidence base and analysis of the benefit/impact. MB Associates, 2018

An academic reflective collaborative inquiry on theatre for social change youth programming. The authors identify a nine-step process for collaborative teams utilizing a fusion of personal narrative, reflection, and dialogue. Brendel Horn, Caine, Katsadouros & Freeman, USA 2020

A collective resource created by and for socially engaged arts and community practitioners. Create & Heart of Glass, 2020

Some reflections on co-creation from Heart of Glass and Battersea Arts Centre for Creative People and Places, Arts Council England, 2021

A resource pack with case studies produced from the presentations at the 2021 Creative People and Places conference. Arts Council England CPP, 2021.

This academic article describes two participatory theatre projects undertaken by Western Edge Youth Arts in Melbourne and aimed at challenging racialization and fostering belonging among culturally diverse young people. Sonn, Quale, Beranji & Baker, 2015