INSPIRATION CASE 9: THEATRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
General Information Theatre groups for environmental, precisely environmental and social education like Théâtre Carbonique from Brussels seek to make a difference in entertaining and educating people. They simply combine both. Inspiration & Parametres for change a) alternative purpose of theatres
Theatre, like all forms of the arts, seeks to create awareness and to inspire people to make them think and act differently. The example of Théâtre Carbonique shows impressively, that this purpose can be used in an educating way. It creates awareness for the environment, gets people binded and engaged in social change and day-to-day behaviour. Therewith, theatre’s purpose shifts slightly from only entertaining towards entertaining plus educating.
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b) playful environmental education
Following the NIMBY phenomenon, environmental or social issues are still far away from many people’s doorsteps. Environmental theatre groups can can make a difference hence change people’s reception and behaviour. In a playful yet theatrical context adults as well as young people get informed, educated and entertained.
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