# Event Details - **Event Name**: Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A three-day workshop with Brazilian theatre director, joker and actor Barbara Santos exploring a feminist Theatre of the OppressedAbout this EventThe workshop “Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics – TEATRO DE LAS OPRIMIDAS” delves into the challenges and discoveries made during practical applications developed since 2010 with theater groups and artist-activists from Latin America, Europe and Africa. And theoretical formulation of a theatrical methodology dedicated to the portrayal of oppressions intertwined with the intersections of gender, race and class, all from a structural standpoint. Our objective is to reframe perceptions of oppression and the associated responsibility to initiate change, all while avoiding the pitfalls of individualizing the issue or assigning blame to the people who contend with it.We work with a repertoire of original exercises, games, and techniques, employing feminist aesthetics from an anti-racist, decolonial, and community perspective, in a practical demonstration of the method’s applicability. Also working with the strategies for enacting a theatrical dialogue that is both horizontal and contextual to foster a collaborative atmosphere among audience members during Forum Theatre proposals, enabling collective interactions. In this dynamic, each individual, drawing from their unique social standing and position, collaborates with others to collectively craft and improvise alternatives to the problem being portrayed on stage.This workshop is open to all people interested in aesthetic tools which aim of a view to dismantling patriarchy.Bárbara Santos Playwright, director, actress, kuringa, author, poet/melodist, screenwriter, filmmaker, researcher and feminist-anti-racist-decolonial activist, Bárbara Santos is the artistic director of the KURINGA theater space and the Madalena-Berlin group in Berlin, Germany; consultant to the Center for the Theatre of the Oppressed, editor of METAXIS magazine and artistic director of the groups Cor do Brasil, Madalena-Anastácia, and Cia Teatral CTO RIO, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and founder of the Ma-g-dalena International Network of Teatro de las Oprimidas, made up of theater groups from Latin America, Africa, and Europe. Her artistic journey includes diverse experiences in more than 40 countries.Over the span of her career, Bárbara has researched and developed innovative artistic approaches that deal with the intersections between gender, race, and class from a contextual perspective, through feminist aesthetics, with a focus on creative sound and rhythmic paths. These artistic processes have been systematized in three books she has written, including – feminist aesthetics for political poetics, published in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.As a performer, she explores the aesthetic transition from the colonized body to the political body.Cinema has been her main area of activity as an actor, with a highlight being her performance as Filomena (Filó) in The Invisible Life (by Karim Aïnouz), winner of the Grand Prix at the Un Certain Regard showcase in Cannes 2019, which earned her a nomination for best supporting actress for the 2020 Brazilian Cinema Grand Prix. In 2023, she made her debut as a filmmaker and screenwriter with Ash Wednesday, a medium-length musical film with her music, selected for BERLINALE (Germany), Rio Film Festival (Brazil), War on Screen (France), Filmets Badalona (Spain), among others, throughout 2023. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/feminist-aesthetics-for-political-poetics/100001992623867628 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, workshops, entertainment, literary-art, sports, business, performances, festivals, fine-arts, nonprofit, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Augustine United Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 140, max: 200, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Augustine United Church - **lat**: 55.94766689999999 - **long**: -3.1911624 - **full address**: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c8702e8ab1923af293d747e0da92079f2415c3e2a1ed3401408bc39886dafabc-rimg-w908-h633-dc020102-gmir.jpg?v=1782730095 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics being held? - **A:** Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics? - **A:** Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics? - **A:** Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics is organized by Active Inquiry. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Feminist Aesthetics for Political Poetics is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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