Faculty of Humanities
School of Arts
Department of Drama
Theatre for Development
This module explores the history, theory and principles of the use of theatre as a mode of development in a country, with specific reference to the work of Augusto Boal, and the applications of these principles in South Africa. Theatre for Development has had a vast application in developing countries. Included in this module is an introduction to a flourishing branch of South African theatre that falls into this category, namely “Industrial Theatre.” This module will contain a virtual construction of a programme on theatre for Development or Industrial Theatre.
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