Forum Theatre Intensive

So you want to start making Forum Theatre? This course is for you!

During this intensive, practice-packed week, participants will receive a toolkit of games, exercises and activities which form the foundation of Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed.

Aimed at theatre practitioners, community organisers, artists, activists, and anyone interested in using theatre as a force for change, participants will learn how to start building a dynamic, interconnected group, develop material and learn about Forum Theatre in action, leading to the construction of a number of short improvised Forum Theatre plays.

Videos of past productions will be accompanied by provision of extant texts and explanations of the mechanics of this theatrical debate. Pieces will be critiqued and tested, with Augusto Boal’s revolutionary and accessible rehearsal techniques, culminating in a small-scale public sharing on the last day, where Forum Theatre will be seen and tested with a live audience.

Whether you’re already leading TO based workshops or are completely new to the work, this intensive will equip you with numerous devices to use in a multitude of situations and expose you to the work of a wide range of practitioners in this field. In this space we will share ideas, concerns and applications of this work and learn not only from the experts, but from each other.

Who: This workshop will be led by STOP co-founders Adrian Jackson MBE with Lil Woods. Adrian enjoyed a close relationship with Augusto Boal during his lifetime, translated five of Boal’s books into English and collaborated with him on many occasions. Lil is an artist and facilitator who uses TO when working with communities including young people, older adults, refugees, and LGTBQ+ groups.

How Much:

General Rate: £850

Charity / Non-Profit / Established Freelancer Rate: £700

Emerging Freelance / Student Rate: £600

We consider established freelancers to be those who have gross annual earnings of over £25,000. We consider emerging freelancers to be those who have gross annual earnings of £25,000 and under.

About the Theatre of the Oppressed: School of Theatre of the OPpressed STOP London specialises in the Theatre of the Oppressed, a theatrical methodology pioneered by the late Augusto Boal for creating personal and social change through theatre, with particular application to communities experiencing oppression. This work can be used in a wide variety of settings from classrooms to prisons and with socially excluded groups of all ages and nationalities.

Note on pricing: We want this work to be accessible to a wide range of people whilst paying our team a fair rate. If cost is a barrier to your attendance, please get in touch with us via email to talk about your individual circumstances and whether we can help. If you'd like to donate a ticket for someone else to attend, please get in touch.

Access: We aim to create a safe, inclusive and accessible space for all participants. Comfort and access breaks will be scheduled. Our space is wheelchair accessible. If you have other access requirements please get in touch by emailing [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you.

Any questions for us before you're ready to book? Email [email protected] and we'll come right back to you.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

East London Dance, 3 Sugar House Lane, London, United Kingdom