Our discussion will start from the premise that every public statement already holds a political stand. And so does theatre. We wish to address the horizons of such political notions. 

How does contemporary theatre reflect the reality around us? Is it enough to merely represent political topics on the stage, or has the time come to fundamentally change the conditions of production and challenge power relations within the creative processes? On which grounds do we create relations with our audiences? Should our reflection on conditions of production already include a vision about involving audiences in the process and thus offer them a platform for the emancipation of their own position? How can we go beyond the notion of us and them, of us performing and then passively receiving in order to come closer to a more equal and community based process? Where is the space for democracy in theatre, especially if wish to overcome the economic transitions of some paying to watch and others being paid to perform? 

How can we deepen the perspectives and reflections of our work? How can we change the world with theatre?

Panelists, all longtime theatre workers, will offer their interesting insight into the perspectives and limitations of politics in theatre.

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This session will be held in English and we will arrange simultaneous translation in Slovene.

This physical discussion in Gledalisce Glej will be live-streamed as part of IETM Multi-location in Ljubljana, Slovenia. For any questions about this session or in the event of a technical issue, please contact directly Barbara Poček at info@glej.si.