Creativity, Self, Change

This course uses the art of devising to create material as a change initiator, both for self and for society. Work in this course will question hierarchies, binaries, narratives, linearities and the like through readings, exercises, and movement. Beginning with readings on devised theatre (Allison Oddey, Simon McBurney), physical work and collaboration (Dymphna Callery; Twyla Tharp) and theatre for social change (Michael Kustow, Robin Belfield), the course will pivot into guided exercises and culminate with the creation of scenes, dialogues, essays and more. No prior experience with performance is needed.