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Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop Shame and gender power relations 18 February 2012 at Visthar, Bangalore Theatre Of The Oppressed (TOTO), developed by the Brazilian Augusto Boal, is aimed at analysing and transforming social reality using the transformative power of theatre. In TOTO everybody is considered an actor. The method enables us to enter in dialogue with our bodies to critically analyse social reality and try out possible transformations. TOTO seeks to provide tools which helps the subject to move from a passive subject or just a spectator to an active transformative subject. It is an aesthetical sensual method consisting of exercises, games and theatre techniques, which have the effect of a physical as well as intellectual "de-mechanisation" of perceptions and actions. In this workshop we will focus on how unequal gender relations adhere to the emotion of shame, using mainly techniques of the Image Theatre. The workshop is aimed at women who work in...

latest events, celebrations and commemorations in Liverpool. 50 years of the Beatles – This year, Liverpool will host a series of exciting events to celebrate 50 years of the Beatles’ first UK single, ‘Love me Do’, being released and also of the group coming together as George, Paul, John and Ringo. The Beatles Story has a truly mesmerising display about the Fab 4, which is joined by the special exhibition of Elvis and Us. However, there is much more in store this year around the city, so watch this space for what’s in store. Little Girl Giant comes to Liverpool – The Titanic had a connection with so many people and destinations. Liverpool was where it was registered and many od the crew were from here. We are all extremely excited at The Beatles Story about a very special visitor coming to Liverpool in April. Join us to witness the unique and magical tale of loss, love and reunion as the world's greatest street theatre company, Royal de Luxe, bring the ‘Little Girl Gia...

Keli Rhythm Festival 2012 (On rare and vanishing traditions of Thayambaka) KELI is a Mumbai based organization striving to preserve, develop and propagate the classical cultural heritage of India ,many of which are now on the verge of extinction. Keli has been active in this field for over the last two decades and during this period has successfully handled a number of important projects in furtherance of its objectives. The annual Keli festival, structured thematically every year are well known to artists and art lovers of the city and have earned the organization a significant place in the cultural life of Mumbai. The second phase of Keli’s twentieth anniversary celebrations is scheduled to take place at the Horniman Circule Garden on January 12, 13 and 14, 2012. The festival will feature Thayambaka, a unique and distinct style of Kerala’s Rhythm music.Inevitably many diverse traditions of Thaymbaka based on insular performing styles sprang, developed and flourished. For a variet...

http://www.qtpthescript.blogspot.com/ The Christmas celebrations for Indian Theatre was a sombre affair. Theatre legend and icon Shri Satyadev Dubey passed away Christmas morning. He was 75 years old. This month's edition is dedicated in his honour. But Dubeyji would always want the show to go on, this January brings a flury of new plays. Writers Bloc 3 brings 12 brand new productions that will be showcased at the Prithvi and NCPA beginning on the 9th of January. Check out the Facebook page by Clicking Here Also check our Other Theatre News Section on still being a part of this edition of Writers Bloc and how you can be a part of the next edition. On the QTP front, we're still taking stock of the phenomenal success of Thespo 13. Also the Great Text reading is back on the 30th of January. Our last month's quiz question was: Who is the inspiration behind the Thespo Statuetter? The correct answer is: Christopher Samuel. A whopping 75% got it right!! Well done!! In t...