# Event Details - **Event Name**: Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn & experience Augusto Boal’s groundbreaking participatory Applied Theatre techniques from two experienced practitioners.About this EventTHEATRE CHANGES MINDS!Acting for Change is an opportunity to experience an introduction to Brazilian Theatre pioneer Augusto Boal’s core participatory Applied Theatre approach of Theatre of the Oppressed and practice around one of its major branches- Forum Theatre.Change, Act! are experienced Applied Theatre practitioners Paul Formosa and Charlotte Hailey-Watts who have been facilitating these techniques with communities facing the harshest social inequalities for several years, mainly in London. Charlotte has lived in Hastings for several years and is excited to bring this technique to her local town.Identifying as disabled and neurodivergent ourselves, we facilitate the techniques through an access-focused lens, tweaking them to suit the current social climate as Boal intended.Change, Act! are currently funded by City Bridge and Comic Relief for projects in London. We have presented our work at the National Creativity, Health and Wellbeing Alliance Conference, University fo the Arts London, Battersea Arts Centre, and Union Chapel. Paul is also co-founder of RODlab London. We trained with Katy Rubin (formerly of Theatre of the Oppressed New York).Light refreshments will be provided and there will be 2 x short breaks for comfort and accessiblilty.Who is this for ?You might have some experience of Theatre of the Oppressed techniques/ Forum Theatre or none at all. Either way, we will ensure that you will be challenged, learn new things and have fun!You do not need to have an interest or background in Theatre. These techniques are ideal for anyone working with communities facing social inequalities or who are passionate about conversations and action towards mobilising social change.What will I learn?A brief history of Theatre of the Oppressed and Forum Theatre; their intended purposes/ how Change, Act! work with these techniques in the real worldExperience a variety of enjoyable Theatre of the Oppressed warm up games, their significance and learn how to faciliate themKey technique Image Theatre, it's power and applications as a devising technique and in Forum TheatreCreate flash forum Theatre, explore the role of the spect-actor and the joker and how to facilitate a forum....and much more!Access:The Stade Hall is an accessible venue and our workshops stirve to be inclusive and accessible but if you wish to discuss your access requirements please email hello@change-act.orgBlue badge holders can park for up to three hours free of charge at Rock-a-Nore Car Park, which is the closest to the venue.Our workshop runs from 1pm -5pm so if you are travelling from Lonodn or other areas of the South East there will be plenty of time to explore the seaside. Email us at hello@change-act.org and we'll be happy to reccomend cultural things to see and do & places to eat and drink.Socials:Insta: Change, Act! Theatre (@change_act_theatre) • Instagram photos and videosX: (20) Change, Act! (@Change_ActCIC) / XLinktree: @change.act!.theatre | Instagram | Linktree - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/acting-for-change-intro-to-forum-theatre-and-theatre-of-the-oppressed/100001300318239859 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, business, workshops, health-wellness, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 60, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hastings - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stade Hall - **lat**: 50.8556756 - **long**: 0.5915598 - **full address**: Stade Hall, The Stade, Hastings, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a8d765e52ea8d5e248021575d8bc8caa8b3a68bc8a69efd516ff5732393f2a7a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1743361310 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed being held? - **A:** Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed takes place on Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Stade Hall, The Stade, Hastings, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed? - **A:** Ticket prices for Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed range from GBP 40 to GBP 60 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBenefits recipient/ NEETGBP 40AvailableLow Income/ FreelancerGBP 50AvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 60Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed? - **A:** Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed is organized by Change, Act!. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Acting for Change: Intro to Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Hastings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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