25th March, 2016 - Posted by Gavin - Comments Off on The Alma Project
Today, Emily talks about the work she has been doing with The Alma Project: This week I wanted to bring some focus to the great community project that Liz and I are working with throughout the SpectAct project. The Alma Project aims to improve the mental health and well-being of the inhabitants of the Edinburgh and […] Read More
22nd March, 2016 - Posted by Gavin - Comments Off on Devising Days
This week on our blog, Dave talks about the recent time we spent together to begin the devising process for our new play: The Active Inquiry company members were back together again for three days in early March. We started work on devising our new piece, to be aired as a work in progress at […] Read More
17th March, 2016 - Posted by Gavin - Comments Off on Active Inquiry Podcast – Live!
This week Alan talks about how you can contribute to our live podcast event in May: In a January blog post we took the opportunity to introduce the Active Inquiry Podcast; our monthly on demand Theatre of the Oppressed Radio Show. We’re having a great time recording the show and want to remind you that […] Read More
7th March, 2016 - Posted by Gavin - Comments Off on Gender Inequality
This week Suzanne talks about her work with Shakti Women’s Aid and the contribution that the Theatre of the Oppressed can make to challenging gender inequality: ‘Gender Inequality – A cause and consequence of Violence Against Women.’ Emma Ritch “Another world is not only possible,she is on her way.On a quiet day I can hear […] Read More
3rd March, 2016 - Posted by Gavin - Comments Off on People Power: Creating the Conditions for Change Conference
Pinar talks about our recent performances as part of the People Power:Creating the Conditions for Change conference in Perth: I think using Forum theatre in various communities to discuss issues which concern the community is the greatest tool ever. It can be understood by everyone as we don’t need to speak the same language to […] Read More