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Who Owns Opinion?
I’ve been asked by an ex-colleague to write an article...… I guess it’s more of an opinion piece. I’m happy to do it, although, as these things go, you don’t get paid for the time it takes. But I suppose after 30+ years working in applied theatre and theatre-making in the genre of TYA, I hope to have something to say, so why not. I already write this simple blog and review for Everything Theatre , so how hard can it be to give an opinion? But then I did that thing you do - a
elwellchris
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Is popular really a dirty word?
The populism we see (and often quietly judge) in theatre for young people and family audiences (TYA) is one of the big tensions in a...
elwellchris
Oct 6, 20253 min read


The half-full glass is a good thing..
Let’s be honest, working in theatre can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope across a canyon of self-doubt. That sounds a bit...
elwellchris
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Why is co-creation key when making professional theatre for young people and family audiences?
I’ve been asked to write a chapter for a book – or at least, I think that’s the right word. It’s more of a practical 'how-to guide'...
elwellchris
Sep 10, 20253 min read
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