Theatre in Prison

Theatre in Prison

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Summary

A collection of 13 essays exploring the diversity of innovative drama works in prisons. The contributors explore key aspects of practice - "problemitizing", theorizing and describing specific approaches to working with offenders.

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Theatre in Prison by Michael Balfour

From role-plays with street gangs in the USA to Beckett in Brixton; from opera productions with sex offenders to psychodrama with psychopaths, the book will discuss, analyse and reflect on theoretical notions and practical applications of theatre for and with the incarcerated. Theatre in Prison is a collection of thirteen international essays exploring the rich diversity of innovative drama works in prisons. The book includes an introduction that will present a contextualisation of the prison theatre field. Thereafter, leading practitioners and academics will explore key aspects of practice – problemitising, theorising and describing specific approaches to working with offenders. The book also includes extracts from prison plays, poetry and prisoners writings that offer illustrations and insights into the experience of prison life.
Michael Balfour is chair of the Centre for the Arts in Development Communication at Griffith University, Australia.
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ISBN 13 9781841500669
ISBN 10 1841500666
Title Theatre in Prison
Author Michael Balfour
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Intellect Books
Year published 2004-01-01
Number of pages 206
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.