6th February 2026
Introduction to Theatre of the Oppressed
New to the Theatre of the Oppressed? Start here! Over a single day, participants will be introduced to the basics of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed methodology including Image and Forum Theatre. The workshop will include games and exercises designed to enable dialogue and engender confidence in a group. You can start experimenting with the tools and techniques that you've learnt right away to build up your confidence and get ready to continue your TO journey.
This introductory workshop is aimed at anyone who is interested in exploring the Theatre of the Oppressed's incredible power of harnessing theatre to rehearse and create change. No prior experience is necessary! The workshop is experiential, interactive and hopefully a lot of fun.
Who: This workshop will be led by STOP co-founders Adrian Jackson MBE with Lil Woods. Adrian enjoyed a close relationship with Augusto Boal during his lifetime, translated five of Boal’s books into English and collaborated with him on many occasions. Lil is an artist and facilitator who uses TO when working with communities including young people, older adults, refugees, and LGTBQ+ groups.
Where:
We will be in the Side Hall at Brady Arts and Community Centre.
There is a cafe in the venue. Up the road from the centre is Brick Lane leading to Spitalfields.
Closest Stations
Whitechapel (Overground, and Underground)
Aldgate East
Liverpool Street
Shoreditch High Street
Access: We aim to create a safe, inclusive and accessible space for all participants. Comfort and access breaks will be scheduled. Our space will be wheelchair accessible. If you have other access requirements please get in touch by emailing hello@stoplondon.co.uk to discuss how we can best support you.
Note on pricing: We want this work to be accessible to a wide range of people whilst paying our team a fair rate. If cost is a barrier to your attendance, please get in touch with us via email to talk about your individual circumstances and whether we can help. If you'd like to donate a ticket for someone else to attend, please get in touch.
