Graeae's story continues...
Following Graeae’s Playback programme from the following year, Playback 2U Forum, an interactive drama, premiered.
Presented at Oval House, Revenge of the Graeae was created to continue supporting disabled female playwrights. The programme brought together five women who worked together for nearly a year to create five productions that were presented over a weekend in March.
On the 8th of November, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was passed, making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of disability.
March:
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Playback 2U Forum, the T.I.E. component of Playback presents an interactive drama.
Graeae’s words: “Play Back 2 U is an interactive drama project based on a technique called Forum Theatre. Forum Theatre sessions are an exciting and dynamic way to explore issues and real life. It is also extremely flexible and each session is unique to the people who are involved because you decide what happens. Forum Theatre is based on the idea that as we pass through life, we are passing through a series of narratives, which, like scripts, we often cannot control. Play Back 2 U allows you to grab a moment in time and change the events that follow.”
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Revenge of the Graeae is created and presented at Oval House by a group of disabled women writers. The project was created to continue supporting women’s performance in theatre and present works in progress for playwrights that might not have otherwise had the chance to workshop their pieces.
Graeae’s words: “REVENGE OF THE GRAEAE harnesses the unique talents of a selected group of disabled women writers. These five women – brought together from all over the U.K. – have been working together since June 1994 to create new theatrical work to be premiered during this weekend. Events include performances, workshops, seminars and panel discussions.”
8 November:
- The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) passes; Made it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of disability.
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