# Prison Theatre

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- Book: [Prison Theatre](https://www.bookquiver.com/james-thomson/prison-theatre) ([Prison Theatre.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/james-thomson/prison-theatre.md))
- Authors: [James Thomson](https://www.bookquiver.com/james-thomson)
- Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- ISBN: 978-18-5302-417-7
- Published: 1998-03-01
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Prison Theatre describes the rich variety of programmes of theatre with offenders. This multi-disciplinary volume informs debates both in the criminal justice system and in discussion about the role and function of theatre. The contributors explore a wide range of topics within this diverse field, including: - working with women prisoners and with people with learning difficulties - dramatherapy with violent offenders - prison theatre work in Brazil - theatre work with young offenders - dramatic intervention in probation services and with ex-offenders. This is a stimulating and thought-provoking book which will provide valuable reading for practitioners, professionals and students across the fields of the arts therapies, criminology and criminal justice, psychology and performing arts.