The origin of Theatre for Development
The origin of Theatre for Development can be traced back in the late 1970s as a social movement to disseminate information on development at the grassroots level in the developing world
Theatre for Development
The Concept of Theatre for Development (TfD)
Theatre for Development refers to the theatre for community animation theatre for integrated development, theatre for the marginalised
Theory of Conscientization
TFD is rooted in the theory of conscientization attributed to the Brazilain Adult Educator, Paulo Freire who worked with the poor people in the north
The Origin of Chikwakwa Theatre
The origins of Chikwakwa Theatre can be traced to the creation of the University of Zambia Dramatic Society (UNZADRAMS) at the University of Zambia, in 1960s.
The origin of popular theatre in Botswana
Popular theatre began in Botswana in 1974 with a programme that was called ‘Laedza Batanani’. The idea came from Ross Kidd, an expatriate adult educator…
Chalimbana Popular Theatre Workshop 1979
The Chalimbana Popular Theatre Workshop was held at Chalimbana Training Centre, about 40 km east of Lusaka in August, 1979.
Qualitative research (QR) in Theatre for Development
Qualitative research has many branches. The reason for the so many branches that make up qualitative research is that researchers have different ways
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Acting Warm ups in the 3 Phases
Among activities interspaced in group events are warm ups or ice breakers. They are warm ups because they relax the body and mind while participating
