Description
Theatre for Early Years
Performance, Reception and Pedagogy
Miles, Emma
ISBN 978-981-92-6132-1 · Springer · XIII, 186 p. 26 illus., 23 illus. in color. ·
Description / Beschreibung
This book explores the relationship between theatre for early years (TEY) and pedagogy. Drawing on empirical research with a small group of preschool theatre-goers and interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives, it examines the influence of young children on theatre, considering how they shape the performance event and reframe notions of audience and participation. The book situates theatre for early years as a distinct theatre form, exploring its origins, development and significance while engaging with key debates in the field. At the heart of the book is an argument for the centrality of the relationships between adults and children to TEY creation and performance, alongside an exploration of the pedagogical possibilities that emerge between young children and theatre.
Contents / Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.- Theatre for Early Years: Contextualising and Exploring Practice.- Young Children as Audiences: Interaction and Participation in TEY.- Narrative, Imagination and the Senses: TEY and Learning.- Theatres for Children: A Place to Play.- Culture, Power and Pedagogy: TEY as an Intergenerational Artform.- Researching and Extending Children’s Theatre Visits.- Conclusion.
Contributors / Mitwirkende
Emma Miles is a senior lecturer in education at Anglia Ruskin University. She began her career as a primary school teacher, working in the EYFS and Key Stage One, and has also worked in the museum and heritage learning sector.
Features / Besonderheiten
Presents an overview on theatre for early years and key debates connected to it Includes a case study of a children's theatre dedicated to programming early years theatre Offers practical guidance for educators, parents and theatre makers on engaging young children in theatre
