Join us for a dynamic event showcasing how theatre empowers individuals, enhances education, and fosters inclusion.

Highlights:

• Empowerment: Discover how theatre gives individuals a voice and builds confidence through acting and storytelling.
• Education: Learn innovative techniques that make learning engaging and accessible.
• Inclusion: Explore how inclusive theatre practices bring diverse communities together, breaking down barriers and promoting understanding.

We will delve into two interventions that highlight the potential of theatre as a catalyst for personal growth and social change:

Applied Theatre as a tool for Education and Therapy: Three examples of the PDWP in a therapeutic prison environment

In this session, we’ll explore how the Personal Development Workshop for Prisoners (PDWP) transcends traditional boundaries, particularly in the unique context of the Psychiatric Prison of Korydallos in Athens, Greece. Through the lens of theatre principles, this method becomes a beacon of hope for individuals diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders.

A Path to Non-Formal Education and Inclusion: Unveiling the Potential of Empowerment Theatre in Non-Formal Settings

Our second intervention focuses on Empowerment Theatre as a tool for non-formal education and inclusion. Drawing inspiration from Augusto Boal’s Forum Theatre and Paolo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed, this method encourages participatory and emotional learning, fostering a sense of belonging and personal development.