Characteristics, strengths & weaknesses - Theatre, mime & puppetry
The performing arts, specifically theatre, mime and puppetry, are appealing approaches which can be considered to supplement or complement other educational approaches. When you need a method which stands out, is different and will attract the attention of your target group, consider using one of these approaches. This method has been used successfully in schools, colleges and at events and celebrations. Special talent and skills such as conceptual development, scripting, performing and prop production are required. There are a number of theatre groups which offer these skills and talents, and some have extensive experience in educational theatre.
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Strengths
- are 'different'
- can be entertaining and educational.
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Weaknesses
- development and performance costs can be expensive
- the message can be lost in the fun
- it can be difficult to delineate what is real and what is fantasy.
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Page last updated: 27 February 2011
