The form of theatre practicd by Theatre for Change Galway, Theatre of the Oppressed, uses this type of theatre to address issues of social inclusion and its beneficiaries include communities that are marginalised in society. Central to the ethos and methods of the practice of Theatre for Change is its commitment to inclusion in the arts and a commitment to applying the arts in enhancing quality of life and the capacity of the arts to bring about positive change. Our workshops engage with, and across, disadvantaged communities with diverse life experiences. These workshops provide opportunities for creative expression and in so doing to provide a platform for positive personal and social change in disadvantaged communities.
In addition, this form of theatre can be used in a variety of facilitation contexts – organisational, civil-society and therapeutic. We facilitate a very practical learning journey, using a group-work approach to familiarise participants with the collaborative processes necessary for effective facilitation in various work and other environments. This provides is a great opportunity for experienced and less experienced facilitators, consultants, trainers, activists and organisers wanting to use Theatre of the Oppressed training tools more effectively. Participants are offered lots of opportunities to practice and apply what they learn to their own particular context