Giving and Taking Voice in Learning Disabled Theatre offers unique insight into the question of 'voice' in learning disabled theatre and what is gained and lost in making performance. It is grounded in the author's eighteen years of making theatre with Different Light Theatre company.
Different animals and insects have a contest to see who was the best at getting from one tree to a nearby tree. Each uses their different skills to make the journey and, in the end, they greatly appreciate each other’s unique talents.
Politics and Aesthetics in Theatre Involving Actors with Intellectual Disabilities
Focusing on the unique contributions of actors with intellectual disabilities, the book explores their emergence in contemporary theatre and the implications of their inclusion. It challenges traditional assumptions surrounding both theatre and intellectual disability, highlighting the evolving dynamics of performance and representation on stage. Through this analysis, it sheds light on the transformative impact these actors have on the theatrical landscape.