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Firebird Theatre company.

Authors :
Canby, Steve
Chilcott, Carol
Davis, Brian
Goater, Penny
Hogan, Kevin
Kelly, Tina
Knight, Steve
Lane, Liz
Lansdown, Mary
Long, Alex
McGreevy, Sarah
O'Brien, Richard
Rees, Marilyn
Rimmer, Claude
Stafford, Jenny
Wiltshire, Chris
Source :
Research in Drama Education. Feb2009, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p55-57. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the work done at the Firebird Theatre in Bristol, England with disabled actors, which include programs utilizing workshops, performers, and non-disabled theater students. The author describes the theater's mission statement which includes making connections with their audiences in order to produce theatrical works that tell stories that will communicate ideas that stay with the audiences. The author analyzes the way the theater group works on the play "Doctor Faustus" to demonstrate the theater's way of working.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13569783
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Research in Drama Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36606440
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13569780802655772