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Wednesday, 29th January 2025

(Dis)Placed: A Theatre of the Oppressed Festival brings powerful conversations to life

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Last weekend’s (Dis)Placed: A Theatre of the Oppressed Festival captivated audiences and participants alike with a transformative exploration of some of today’s most pressing social issues.

Held in venues across Drogheda, the festival brought together artists, activists, and community members to use the power of theatre to foster understanding, solidarity, and action.
Through techniques such as forum theatre, newspaper theatre, and legislative theatre, the festival shed light on global and local struggles, including the housing crisis, the universal experience of migration, and the fight for justice in Palestine.

By connecting these issues, (Dis)Placed emphasised the power of collective storytelling and immersive dialogue in driving community-driven solutions for a more equitable world.

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“This festival is about more than performance—it’s about creating a space for people to reflect, engage, and take action,” said Bobby McCormack, CEO of Development Perspectives. “We’re building bridges between global struggles and local concerns, fostering solidarity, and empowering communities to imagine change together.”

The festival would not have been possible without the incredible support of its partners: Upstate Theatre, Creativity and Change, and Theatre for Change, as well as key supporters Afri and Meath Partnership.
Reflecting on the weekend’s success, the organisers expressed their gratitude and excitement for the future. 

“This was such a transformative experience, and we’re already looking forward to the next one!”
For more information about (Dis)Placed and its mission to combine art and activism for social change, please visit  https://developmentperspectives.ie/what-we-do/projects/displaced/

For further information about the work of Development Perspectives, please visit: https://developmentperspectives.ie/

 

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