Theatre for Peacebuilding

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This book contributes to key debates in peacebuilding by exploring the role of theatre and art in general. Premaratna argues that the dialogical and multi-voiced nature of theatre is particularly suited to assisting societies coming to terms with conflict and opening up possibilities for conversation. These are important parts of the peacebuilding process. The book engages the conceptual links between theatre and peacebuilding and then offers an in-depth empirical exploration of how three South Asian theatre groups approach peacebuilding: Jana Karaliya in Sri Lanka, Jana Sanskriti in India, and Sarwanam in Nepal. The ensuing reflections offer insights that are relevant to both students and practitioners concerned with issues of peace and conflict. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Introduction (Nilanjana Premaratna)....Pages 1-28 Front Matter ....Pages 29-29 Peacebuilding and Its Critiques (Nilanjana Premaratna)....Pages 31-64 Theatre for Peacebuilding (Nilanjana Premaratna)....Pages 65-103 Front Matter ....Pages 105-105 Jana Karaliya: Inviting a Shared Future (Nilanjana Premaratna)....Pages 107-152 Jana Sanskriti: Transforming Through Empowerment (Nilanjana Premaratna)....Pages 153-186 Sarwanam: Speaking for the People (Nilanjana Premaratna)....Pages 187-232 Conclusion (Nilanjana Premaratna)....Pages 233-240 Back Matter ....Pages 241-249