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As well as our commissioned performances Canberra Playback offers at least 4 public performances each year.
Next public Activity:
Sunday 7th February 2010
INTRODUCTION TO PLAYBACK THEATRE WORKSHOP - click to find out more
Location: Hughes Community Centre Hall
Links
The web site of the international playback theatre community:
International Playback Theatre Network (IPTN)
Australian Playback companies:
Sydney Playback Theatre
Melbourne Playback Theatre Company
Bellingen Playback Theatre
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What is Playback Theatre?
Playback Theatre is a form of improvisational theatre in which audience members tell stories from their lives and then watch as actors and musicians enact them on the spot using movement, music and words, but without script or rehearsal.
Playback Theatre is a wonderful way for people to share stories on common themes. Audiences are left with a better understanding of the issues that concern them as members of organisations, as co-workers or as part of a community, and with a greater sense of connection to each other and their common goals and struggles.
Playback is a particularly suited to conferences, workshops and other events that address social issues and for professionals who work in community and social welfare areas. It is also an excellent way to celebrate achievements and address workplace, team building and organisational change issues.
A Playback Theatre performance can help bring together the themes of a conference in a way that leaves the audience uplifted and warmly satisfied. Playback can also be used to focus the energy of a workshop and help participants better understand their relationships with each other, the issues they are concerned about or the tasks they share.
As part of our service Canberra Playback Theatre works with event organisers to make sure that each performance meets the needs of participants and reflects the themes that need to be addressed.
If you would like more information or want to talk about how Playback Theatre can enhance your next event please click
Who are Canberra Playback Theatre?
Canberra Playback Theatre have been together for 6 years. As well as regular public performances we perform at conferences and community events. Past appearances include performances at the Australian Therapeutic Communities conference, the National Narrative Therapy and Community Work conference, a performance for Menslink, an organisation that trains mentors for boys and young men, performances for Drugs and Community Action Strategy workers and sexual assault workers in Tamworth, NSW and a performance in celebration of the 40th birthday of the ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS).
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Feedback
Better than TV! Audience member, public performance, 2009
I loved the different perspectives on issues and the mix of energy levels during the performance - very insightful and entertaining. Audience member, public performance, 2008
Wow! I loved every bit of your performance. Audience member, public performance, 2008
Wonderful performance. Thought provoking but entertaining. Able to get to the essence - very perceptive. Thank You! Audience member, public performance, 2008
Playback worked brilliantly! Staff at the hospital were able to see the impact of their style of care on patients, and their commit-ment to their work was powerfully acknowledged and celebrated. Audience member, Canberra Hospital performance, 2001
I think what you do is wonderful for the person who tells you the story as it sheds new light and offers new meanings for them about their experiences. Conference participant, March 2002
Your contribution was highly appropriate, lots of fun and for many of us a poignant reminder of why we are involved in this organisation. Participant, community organisation celebration, 2002
How did you all know what to do? It looked like magic! Participant, community organisation celebration, 2002
Inspiring and deeply emotional Audience member, public performance, 2003
That French bloke is a funny bastard! Audience member, public performance, 2002
I'm so glad we stayed to experience your performance. Fantastic that you could capture the feelings so succictly Conference participant, 2003
What a wonderful range of performers. In all the storys the essence was clearly captured! Conference participant, 2003
This is what I most looked forward to on the program and I was uplifted beyond my expectations! Thank you! Conference participant, 2003
Thank you. Very perceptive, and you made a huge contribution to our understanding and vision Workshop participant, 2003
What a lot of fun, but I can also see how deeply a story can reach people. Participant, community organisation celebration, 2002