Synopsis:

 "Theatre & Education" provides an insight into the energy, passion and values that have inspired the most inventive theatre-makers who work with young people in educational settings. This title is one of the first titles in a vibrant and eye-catching new series of 'short, sharp, shots' for theatre students. Helen Nicholson is a leading critic and practitioner in the field of Theatre & Education and her work is very influential. Theatre and education is widely studied on both Theatre and Education (teacher training) courses. This provides a provocative and accessible way into this important topic at an affordable price. "Theatre & Education" provides an insight into the energy, passion and values that have inspired the most inventive theatre-makers who work with young people in educational settings. It argues that the aesthetic principles and educational ideals that inform theatre & education drive at the heart of why theatre matters.