Theatre – Hellenic Republic

What is the link between theatre and education?

In the context of the ‘’New School’’, the National Theatre of Northern Greece is delivering “The NTNG in Education”, a series of specialized educational programmes, in cooperation with the Departments of Primary and Secondary Education, in five regions around Greece.

“The NTNG in Education” supports schools in their role as spaces of democracy and equality. In practice, theatre becomes a path to knowledge and participating students work creatively in relation to their surrounding reality and stand together as equals and co-creators.

At the same time, through various activities, the programmes presented in the framework of “The NTNG in Education” give students hands-on experience of the theatre. They take on roles, explore various themes experientially and delve deeper into concepts related to solidarity, diversity, freedom and harmonious coexistence.

The last phase of the “The NTNG in Education” aims to facilitate networking among the participating schools. With the NTNG’s support, the schools can also continue to work with their teachers on the basis of relevant material provided to them. The ensuing network permits schools to share the results of their work with the rest of their school and local community through the exchange of actions and experiences.

‘’In the Land of Liberty’’ and ‘’Through The Eyes Of Another’’ are two of the educational programmes for primary and secondary school children, respectively.

Info about the programmes

‘’In the Land of Liberty’’: An educational drama that seeks to immerse the participants in concepts relating to solidarity, peace, freedom and the formation of individuality within the community.

‘’Through The Eyes Of Another’’: The story of Mix, Max and Mex about a blind cat and a mouse that become friends, using techniques of educational drama, body music and visual vernacular, and dealing with issues, such as challenging social prejudices and conventions, the value of friendship and the acceptance of diversity.

Sources & photographs: https://www.ntng.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-GB&page=2&production=53127, https://www.ntng.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-GB&page=2&production=51756, https://www.ntng.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-GB&page=2&production=51642, https://www.ntng.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-GB

Photograph No 2: ‘’Through The Eyes Of Another’’ programme

Photograph No 3: ‘’In the Land of Liberty’’ programme

Courtesy of the National Theatre of Northern Greece

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