Conference On Social and Political Responsibility of The Theatre Artist

The Playground Theatre

Insights on theatre's transformative power

7 Nov 2024

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

7 Nov 2024
10.00am,
Full: £50
Conc: £30

This conference will feature renowned European and British theatre makers, directors, and playwrights sharing insights on theatre's social responsibility and transformative power. We will engage in thought-provoking discussions, reflect on the social and political role of theatre makers, and explore how we can develop a new universal theatre language. 


Panels:


1 - Local Community Engagement vs. Global Social Engagement
Explore how theatre impacts local communities while addressing broader societal and cross-cultural issues.


2 - Theatre's Social & Political Language: Oppression and Censorship
Examine how theatre can challenge oppressive narratives and navigate censorship, political correctness, and cancel culture.


3 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Identity, Fairness, Belonging, and Authentic Representation
Discuss strategies for promoting equity and inclusivity in theatre, highlighting authentic representation of minorities and individuals with disabilities.


 

Age recommendation: 18+
Duration: 420 mins
Price: £50
Languages: English
Countries: UK
Access: Wheelchair accessible

Cast & Creatives

Nick Kent He/Him (Grenfell:Value Engineering and Grenfell:System Failure, verbatim/journalistic theatre)


Anna Ogero She/Her (Projekt Europa)


Josephine Burton She/Her (AD Dash Arts)


Paul O'Mahony He/Him (Outreach Director for TPT)


Carol Leeming MBE FRSA She/Her (AD of Dare to Diva, public speaker | poet, theatre & film director, curator, writer dramatist, musician, composer, vocal & dialect coach)


Gail Louw She/Her (Award-winning playwright and academic researcher)


Saulius Varnas He/Him (award-winning Lithuanian director, academic researcher and former AD for Belarus National Theatre)

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