The beginnings of legislative theater in Poland

An introduction to legislative theater in Poland, highlighting its role in fostering social dialogue and community engagement through performance.

The document recounts the 2016 Festival of the Theater of the Oppressed in Warsaw, which introduced techniques for using theater to address local issues. It details workshops that enabled students to create performances address challenges within their communities, fostering civic awareness and legal knowledge. The resource also reflects on the importance of trust in public institutions and highlights the future potential of legislative theater as a tool for social change and empowerment.

Source: Stowarzyszenie Praktyków Dramy STOP-KLATKA
Author information: Agnieszka Buśk , Ewa Mostowska, Kamil Pikora, Agnieszka Krasowicz
Language: Polish

Year of publication: 2017