Critical Stages (Dec 2020)
The Young People’s Stage of the National Theatre of Greece: Cultural Politics and Pedagogical Paradigms
Abstract
The article looks into the cultural politics of the Young People’s Stage of the National Theatre of Greece (2017–20) and examines the various initiatives of the institution that reinvigorate theatre for young audiences in Greece. Its focus is the social engagement and the pedagogical aspect that is initiated by the Young People’s Stage which breathes new life into the incorporation of theatre education in Greek society, strengthens children’s agency and connects with global sociopolitical aspects.
