“Imagine an audience fresh-gathered for a performance, seated in the round. It may assume it has come to witness a play put on by three actors. But the actors have no more idea what the outcome will be than the audience has. The audience is to be the playwright.”

from 'The World of Instant Theatre' by R G Gregory

How it works

An audience is seated in the round: on all 4 sides of the acting area.
A well known genre is chosen (folk tale, legend, horror story...)
From an accessible and inclusive gathering technique, the audience creates a story.
In this unique theatre, everyone's ideas are included and no idea is rejected. Its rules and forms of organisation represent an egalitarian model of society.
The parts are offered to the audience (for voluntary participation).
Everything is represented by people, including inanimate objects and special effects.
An innovative play begins to unfold, with the help of the Word And Action actors.
This extraordinarily rich and unique theatre form uses no props, scenery, lighting or costumes.

Details

Instant Theatre is suitable for all, regardless of age and ability. Each performance lasts for one hour. Maximum audience is 100. Performances are usually planned as part of a tour. To find out when we will be working near you, please contact us.

Follow up workshops are also available.

Why book Instant Theatre?

"Instant Theatre should be congratulated on playing its part in providing the inspiration and magic that are such vital ingredients in the process of education and personal growth".

David Brown, Principal, International Language Academy.