Playing Past the Troubles: Theatrical Expression in a Post-Conflict Society

Authors

Jayce Hafner, SIT Study Abroad

Home Institution

Hendrix College

Publication Date

Fall 2009

Program Name

Ireland: Transformation of Social and Political Conflict

Abstract

This report is the result of a month-long study on theatrical expression in Northern Irish Communities. Data was obtained by way of qualitative methods using semi-informal interviews, observation, participant observation, and academic research. It is concluded that theatrical expression can contribute to building peace in Northern Ireland. Recommendations for potential future studies include comedic performance in a post-conflict society, and social development and the Belfast Community Circus.

Disciplines

Peace and Conflict Studies | Theatre and Performance Studies

Recommended Citation

Hafner, Jayce, "Playing Past the Troubles: Theatrical Expression in a Post-Conflict Society" (2009). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 784.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/784