Document Type
Book
Rights
Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence
Disciplines
Women's and gender studies, Social issues, Interdisciplinary, 6. HUMANITIES, Performing arts studies
Abstract
This research booklet examines the effectiveness of drama and theatre practice as a means to promoting peace building and reconciliation within the Irish context. The research considers five drama and theatre projects in Northern Ireland and border counties, which have been designed and delivered to contribute towards peace building and reconciliation.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21427/D7XN1H
Recommended Citation
Moynihan, Mary, "Acting for Peace – The Effectiveness of Drama and Theatre as a Tool for Promoting Peace-Building and Reconciliation" (2008). Books/Book Chapters. 15.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/aaconmusbk/15
Funder
EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation
Publication Details
This research booklet was originally commissioned as part of a training project called Creative Training in Drama and Theatre developed and delivered by Smashing Times Theatre Company in partnership with the Mid-Ulster Women’s Network and UCD - the accrediting body - and funded by the European Union’s Programme for Peace and Reconciliation. The research is written by Bryony Flanagan, the Director of Green Hat, a community-based consultancy based in Co Fermanagh, and the booklet is edited by Mary Moynihan.