Learning through Play
Playing with language is learning language. Our weekly classes for former refugees and new migrants at MClass are a huge hit. Learning, connecting and developing.
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Third Act
Improv with the over 70’s in partnership with Ryman Heathcare. An initiative approach to the wellbeing of our older people. This programme is running in a number of villages across Wellington.
Podcast Interview with our Director
Listen to this interview with Nicola Pauling and discover her passion for applied improv, applied theatre and community development.
2008 – 2009 – Theatre for Change Projects
On location at Otaki Children’s Health Camp children learn new tools for expression and communication through drama and create their own performance for camp residents, staff and whanau.
August 2008 – Cross-Generational Theatre Project
In partnership with the Museum of Wellington, Wellington East Girls College and Village at the Park this cross generational project brought together teenagers and the elderly to explore the nature of memory.
June 2008 – World Refugee Day Radio Programme
Into its second year, a group of young people with refugee backgrounds come together to create their own radio programme to celebrate World Refugee Day.
September 2007 – Theatre for Change Project
On location at Otaki Children’s Health Camp children learn new tools for expression and communication through drama and create their own performance for camp residents, staff and whanau.
June 2007 – “Voice of Youth” Radio Project
A series of workshops for refugees to facilitate the creation, production and performance of a one hour radio show for Access Radio to celebrate World Refugee Day June 20th. Funded by the UNHCR.
October 2006 – “Where Do I Come From”
A one week intensive drama project working with 12 Sudanese teenagers exploring issues of culture and identity and loss.
April 2006 – “Who am I” Arts Project
Working with prisoners at Rimutaka Prison’s Youth Unit this project focused on issues of identity with a performance of a devised work for staff and whanau at the projects conclusion.