A theatre for development programme initiated in Sipambi ward, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. 18th April 1995 (original) (raw)

2002, Contemporary Theatre Review

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The paper discusses a Theatre for Development programme implemented in Sipambi ward, Masvingo, Zimbabwe, aimed at enhancing community engagement and participatory learning. It explores the role of cultural workers and the dialectic relationship between drama, culture, and development, emphasizing the importance of training local women to facilitate drama as a strategy for social empowerment. The programme is structured in three phases, focusing on communication through drama, and aims to address the challenges faced by rural communities, particularly women, in their daily lives.