A Celebration of Ritual Theatre
a Ritual Theatre event
29th June 2012
7-10pm
You are invited to celebrate the publication of the new book:
Ritual Theatre: the power of dramatic ritual in personal development groups and clinical practice published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2012.
The intention of this unique event is to inspire, enlighten and entertain about the power of ritual theatre and why its currently going through a rebirth in theatre and society.
The evening will consist of presentations, performances and ritual theatre experiences focusing on the important role ritual theatre once played and its relevance to contemporary life.
We will also be sharing about the work being done in hospitals, prisons, schools etc and will be giving you a taste of what ritual theatre can achieve – with an opportunity to experience some for yourself.
The Celebration will include:
Drumming by Tom Morley tbc (founder of Instant Team Work)
Presentations by the book’s UK contributors:
Dr Sue Jennings (founder of dramatherapy, performer, anthropologist and author): Anthropology and the Roots of Ritual Theatre
Claire Schrader (editor, dramatherapist, playwright and founder of myth-a-drama ) : The Rebirth of Ritual Theatre in Society
Roger Grainger (dramatherapist, actor, chaplain and author) : Ritual Theatre and Existential Change working with Schizophrenia
Debra Colket (dramatherapist, actor) : Connecting with the Divine Feminine – Ritual theatre in Forensic Psychiatry
Thalia Valeta (dramatherapist and founder of metamyth) : Metamyth – Ritual theatre in Epilepsy
Performances:
Healing Performance (first performed for The Temiar Tribe, Malaysia) by Sue Jennings and Andy Hickson
King Lear In Real Life – performance by two participants (Catherine and Thelma) from a ritual theatre performance of King Lear.
A Ritual Theatre Journey (you will be invited to participate in a short ritual theatre journey) with drumming by Tom Morley
This event would be of especial interest to you if you’re interested in healing, theatre, the arts, creativity or self-expression, or are a therapist, drama therapist, counselor, performer, director, theatre practitioner or student.
Where: The Spectator (Downstairs)
6 Little Britain,
City,
London,
EC1A 7BX
Date: 29th June
Times: 7.00-10pm
Tube: St Paul’s
Entrance: £10 (includes a £4.99 voucher towards purchasing a book at the event)
Booking your seat at the Celebration
We advise you to book your seat in advance. We will reserve a seat for you in the front row so you have the best view of the performances – but you can of course move to any other seat on arrival.
You can pay by credit card or paypal (the easiest way), cheque or electronic transfer (see details below). Please also let us know how you heard about the event, and your interest in attending.
If you would like to pay by other means, have a question about the event or would like to tell us how you heard about this event and what is drawing you to attend – please send us an email.
For book info see:
http://www.makingmoves.net/2011/12/new-book-ritual-theatre-as-a-theatre-of-healing/
See an interview with editor, Claire Schrader about this book.
