A Forum Theatre project coinciding with the upcoming General Election.

A unique Forum theatre project in the Leith area of Edinburgh exploring change: how can we play an active part in positive social change, what stops change happening, and can we do more to change things than just voting every 5 years?

Developed through workshops with members of the Leith community, the performance tells the story of Sophie, a cleaner at a bank, who is inspired to use her new-found literacy skills to make her voice heard and participate more fully in society. Will her enthusiasm be enough to overcome the challenges she begins to run into...?

Forum Theatre combines theatre and debate enabling the audience to have a say in how the Play develops

Audience member, of 2009 Forum piece SPACE: “I’ve never seen anything like it! It is such an interesting and dynamic way to explore issues. I really liked how the audience interacted with and influenced the play.”

PERFORMANCES:
Thurs 29th April 2010, 7pm, Fort Community Wing, North Fort Street, Leith EH6
Weds 5th May, 7pm, Duncan Place Resource Centre, 4 Duncan Place, Leith
[Thurs 6th May (TBC)], Out of the Blue, Drill Hall, Dalmeny Street, Leith
Sat 8th May, 4pm, The Lighthouse, 20-22 West Harbour Road, Granton, EH5
(plus a private performance at NEECAG (North East Edinburgh Care Action Group) Older People's Forum, Gordon Court sheltered housing complex).

Active Inquiry is a Leith-based theatre company making theatre with and for the people of Leith. It promotes increased participation in the arts as a catalyst for active involvement in society. www.activeinquiry.co.uk