Applied theatre: an exclusionary discourse?

Ackroyd, J. (2007) Applied theatre: an exclusionary discourse? Applied Theatre Researcher. 8 1470-112X.

Item Type:	Article
Abstract:	This paper considers the new discourse of applied theatre and suggests that ‘applied theatre’ has moved from being an umbrella term to refer to a range of particular forms of theatre practice sharing specific common features, to become a term referring to a specific form itself. It suggests that the discourse now delineates a restricted and exclusive type of radical practice, enshrined in an evangelical frame. The new discourse acts to exclude a range of other practices that might once have been deemed appropriately placed under an applied theatre umbrella. Consideration is given to why the term was introduced, whether it serves a useful function, and to its subsequent trajectory. Furthermore, the paper suggests that one of the forms that has been pushed out into the rain is drama in education.
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater > PN2041 Performance studies P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2049 Theater and society. Applied drama
Creators:	Ackroyd, Judith
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Journalism, Media & Performance
Date:	1 December 2007
Date Type:	Publication
Journal or Publication Title:	Applied Theatre Researcher
Volume:	8
Language:	English
ISSN:	1470-112X
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/306

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