Nicola Abraham

Abstract

An investigation into the impact of Neoliberalism on vulnerable young people, working in collaboration with inner city London based charity Kids Company. Investigating the current provisions provided by Kids Company in a variety of different settings and the problems facing both the service and the service users regarding sustainability.

The research focuses on exploring whether participatory theatre practice can be used to challenge negative personal constructs of vulnerable youth in inner city Kids Company school locations, to address issues of impact and sustainable outcomes.

The project works on the premise all parties within the school environment i.e. teachers, LSAs/TAs and pupils need to be involved in the process of change in order to sustain changes in attitude, behaviour and relationships.

Publications

2009 In Search of Engagement: A case study analysis of year 5 participants in an exploratory workshop investigating issues of identity, Post-Graduate Conference, Central School of Speech & Drama

2009 Vulnerability, Risk and the Facilitator, The Festival Of, Central School of Speech & Drama

2010 The Importance of Being Human: A case study exploration aiming to deconstruct the cacophony of constructs between the facilitator, and participants from deprived backgrounds that inhibit responsivity, Theatre Applications, Central School of Speech & Drama