This unique book examines theatre practice that takes place within a range of health and care settings from medical training to advocacy projects for service users. Drawing on a range of case studies, the book provides insights into working practices as well as posing critical questions in relation to the field.

Autorentext
EMMA BRODZINSKI is a Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. She has research interests in contemporary theatre practice and has previously published a range of work covering devising, live art and mainstream performance. She also works as a dramatherapist.

Inhalt
List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction: Theatre in Health and Care: A Developing Field Embodied Spaces: Theatre in Health Institutions Specialist Knowledge: Theatre and Health Education 'But I Already Have a Voice': Ventriloquism, Theatre and the Healthy Citizen Superficial Wounds: The Problems and Possibilities of Medical Simulation Concluding Thoughts Notes Appendix One: Other Useful Resources Bibliography Index