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Exploring theatrical form for the political engagement of young people in Wales

Laura Stowe

WISERD Annual Conference 2017

Swansea University Author: Laura Stowe

Abstract

Unlike other forms of engagement, theatre has an immediacy which provides its audience with action and involvement. Theatre can be exciting and thought-provoking, but at the same time it provides a safe space to explore complex and challenging ideas. And whilst theatre can certainly be used to tackl...

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Published in: WISERD Annual Conference 2017
Published: Bangor WISERD Annual Conference 2017 2017
Online Access: https://wiserd.ac.uk/sites/default/files/WISERD_Annual_Conference__2017_Programme__FINAL.pdf
URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38381
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Abstract: Unlike other forms of engagement, theatre has an immediacy which provides its audience with action and involvement. Theatre can be exciting and thought-provoking, but at the same time it provides a safe space to explore complex and challenging ideas. And whilst theatre can certainly be used to tackle the most serious of subjects, it also has the ability to engage in a fun, social, and collaborative way. This makes it an ideal tool for working with young people to explore both political issues and the broader political landscape generally.