Overview
Following on from the 50th anniversary of the birth of Theatre in
Education in Britain in 2015, this is an essential and timely companion
to the story of TIE. It contextualizes it within the political and
educational landscape of the last fifty years and examines its legacy
today. Through this, Roger Wooster offers insights into future
possibilities and applications in the field of Applied Theatre, drama in
schools and pedagogical theory. With examples and analysis of
international developments in TIE, and a foreword by Philip Taylor (NYU,
USA), the volume provides a wide-ranging account of past and current
practice. Across its three sections the volume examines the origins,
work and legacy of TIE, considering for the first time its practical
details. Each section features an Afterword by a leading practitioner
reflecting on the work (including Warwick Dobson, Chris Vine and Anthony
Jackson), and chapters draw on case studies and interviews with key
practitioners. Chapter summaries and a companion website further enhance
the text as a valuable teaching resource for theatre educators.