Applied Theatre: Creative Ageing

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Sheila McCormick (University of Salford, UK) Prof Michael Balfour (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia)

Applied Theatre

Creative Ageing

Sheila McCormick (University of Salford, UK), Prof Michael Balfour (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia), Dr Sheila Preston (senior lecturer, University of East London, UK)

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Methuen Drama
21 February 2019

Theatre Studies; Library & information services; Coping with old age

Series: Applied Theatre

Applied Theatre: Creative Ageing examines the complex social, political and cultural needs of a diverse group in our society and asks how contemporary applied theatre responds to those needs. It allows an examination of innovative national and international practice in applied theatre that responds to the needs of older adults to encourage outcomes such as wellbeing and social inclusion. The book does this while also questioning how we, as a society, wish to respond to the complex needs of older adults and the process of ageing and how applied theatre practices can help us do so in a way that is both positive and inclusive.

In Part One Sheila McCormick reviews and historicises the practice of applied theatre with, for and by the elderly. It argues that pioneering applied theatre strategies are vital if the creative practice is to respond to the growing needs of older members of society, and reflects on particular cultural responses to ageing and the elderly.

The second part of the book is made up of essays and case studies from leading experts and practitioners from Britain, America and Australia, including consideration of applied theatre approaches to dementia, health, wellbeing, social inclusion and Alzheimer's disease.

By: Sheila McCormick (University of Salford UK)
Series edited by: Prof Michael Balfour (University of New South Wales Sydney Australia), Dr Sheila Preston (senior lecturer, University of East London, UK)
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9781474233828
ISBN 10: 1474233821
Series: Applied Theatre
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 21 February 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sheila McCormick is a lecturer in Performance at Salford University, UK. Her research interests include documentary, applied and political theatre.