The arts can be a powerful way to engage with difficult concepts and experiences. Drama and theatre can help us to imagine the perspectives of other people and explore emotions which we may struggle to face in our personal reality.
At this event, we will look at how drama and theatre in different forms can be used to help others, and ourselves, reflect on and understand restorative justice more deeply.
Miranda Warner will speak on her experience of using drama and applied theatre workshops to help men in prison engage with restorative justice themes such as exploring emotions, empathy, apology, forgiveness, and understanding perspectives of others. Miranda Warner has an MA in Applied Theatre; Drama and the Criminal Justice System and is Restorative Justice Facilitator for Restorative Justice Nelson in New Zealand.
Rebecca Abrams will share her process and experience of writing a play about restorative justice titled The Meeting Room, which explores ideas of how people can encounter shifting spaces in their minds, hearts, and relationships as they consider different ways of thinking and feeling about the past. Rebecca Abrams is an award-winning writer and journalist and teaches creative writing at Oxford University.
We will end the event with an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite for this ‘Pay As You Feel’ event. Please pay as you are able to help us cover the costs of the event (suggested contribution £5), however a free ticket option is available if you prefer: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-the-arts-to-engage-with-restorative-justice-tickets-260211759377