social theatre

Islamic theatre: A new addition to the social theatre family

May 29, 2017

Theatre for Development (TfD) as defined in the book “Theatre for Development: An Introduction to Context, Applications and Training, Volume 1” by C. P. Epskamp, is a learning strategy in which theatre is used to encourage communities to express their own concerns and think about the causes of their problems and possible solutions. Better known...Read More

Alif Imran: Breaking taboos with Islamic theatre

May 3, 2017

by Mia Sabrina Mahadir

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Penang-born Alif Imran bin Mohd Musthafa of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu, is setting the bar for social theatre in his Islamic alma mater. The Vice President of Kelab Anjung Kreatif recently staged his second production on campus. Selebu takes place in a fishing village, and revolves around a family in which the eldest...Read More

Improving Quality of Life with Performing Arts

February 2, 2017

by Amy De Kanter

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“Whatever the community has, let us use that to help them build their own resources.” -Sayantani Raychandhuri, General Manager (Communications), Banglanatak dot com, India Banglanatak dot com is a social enterprise working across India with a mission to foster pro-poor growth and protection of rights of women, children and indigenous communities. Here, General Manager of...Read More

Bond Street Theatre – Theatre for the Unheard

January 24, 2017

by Mia Sabrina Mahadir

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“Theatre can help them discover who they are… they have specific stories to tell.” – Joanna Sherman, Artistic Director, Bond Street Theatre. Since 1976, Bond Street Theatre has used creativity, movement and storytelling to inspire and educate youth, address human rights issues, heal communities affected by poverty and conflict, and promote the value of the arts...Read More

Opportunity: George Town Festival, Malaysia

December 27, 2016

by Amy De Kanter

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About George Town Festival offers creative practitioners, educators and business operators opportunities to create new works and form relationships with an array of different community groups. Growing in scope and reach since it was inaugurated in 2010, the Festival is a valuable platform for theatre groups, dancers, choreographers, composers, musicians and other performing artists to...Read More

Islamic theatre: A new addition to the social theatre family

Alif Imran: Breaking taboos with Islamic theatre

Improving Quality of Life with Performing Arts

Bond Street Theatre – Theatre for the Unheard

Opportunity: George Town Festival, Malaysia

Helping Audiences Form Their Ideal Government

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