What is 'Social Theatre'?

"Communication can solve the majority of problems we face in our lives..." - Augusto Boal, Creator of Forum Theatre

Diverse Arts ’Social Theatre’ is highly interactive and based on the original concepts of Augusto Boal. Audiences are encouraged to influence the final outcome of a performance or workshop, using a variety of techniques such as ’Hot Seating’ and ’Stop Forum’

> Thousands of people achieve a positive experience from our work every year

> We offer a programme of issue based ’Social Theatre’ together with a bespoke service for projects and commissions

>We create learning experiences for a variety of organisations within the education, public and corporate sectors

Benefits

> Social Theatre Creates Change Through Learning

> Social Theatre is high impact and accessible to a wide range of audience types

> Social Theatre can be delivered to large numbers of people at one time making it cost effective and time flexible

> Social Theatre is a fantastic starting point for follow on learning

Aims

> To raise awareness of complex and relevant issues affecting people

> To encourage people to think clearly about action and consequence

> To encourage people to make a difference in life and stand up for what they believe to be true and moral

> Encourage people to view issues from more than one perspective

Supporting a diverse range of curricula and corporate studies, PSHE, Healthy Living and Citizenship, this is a truly valuable opportunity for both young people and adults

What our Clients say

"Very powerful performances and outstanding workshops" - The Grange School, Ayelsbury

"Excellent - raised thought provoking issues relevantly and sensitively" - Rhyddings Business and Enterprise College

"Excellent, engaging, realistic & had the whole audience gripped and emotionally involved. The best workshop ever seen." - Ralph Allen School, Bath