Kolektiv Nesladim

18. 4. 2023

Listening to stories: Strategies for gathering material for documentary theatre projects.

Different social groups and their stories require that creators have a specific capacity for listening and close observation. Which processes should we develop in order to uncover marginalised issues, of which we are often unaware, because they are not immediately obvious. We are interested in the methods and tools we can use in our theatrical work to ensure the sensitivity and openness needed during interviews. We want to share the experience of collecting stories.

Are there any general rules that are applicable to theatre projects working with documentary material? What mistakes are difficult to avoid and what, on the other hand, can inspire us?

27th April 2023 at 6 p.m. will be held the first of thedebates organised in co-production with the independent Czech Nesladim Collective and the Spanish L’altre international festival of Performing Arts and Mental Health.

The aim of the debates is to find areas of overlap between theatrical productions and a wide range of topics covering mental health, mental hygiene and ethics. The starting point for this project is to map out a network of European theatres dealing with these issues and, subsequently, to share theatre-related experiences. The debates are aimed at a professional, as well as a wider audience, with an interest in documentary theatre and its various forms.