Performance Topics: Theatre in Education

Performance Topics: Theatre in Education

1. Sexuality

   • This is a topic that isn't widely talked about in education, but it still affects lots of young people.
     • However, it may not be an entirely appropriate subject, depending on the target audience.

2. Body Image

   • This subject can have effects on lots of young people, yet it isn't talked about in school at all.
     • It could allow us to explore different areas such as self-esteem, eating habits, depression and anxiety.

3. Social Media

   • This is a popular platform in this day and age, but there's hardly any education about how to stay safe while using it.
   • There are many situations online that we could use as a basis for our performance, e.g. Catfishing, stalking, cyber-bullying.

4. Stress

   • This a topic that lots of students face throughout school with things like exams and tests, yet people aren't educated effectively in how to deal with the stress that they bring.

5. Drugs/Alcohol

   • Substance abuse is a large problem in schools these days, yet there still isn't too much education on the topic.
   • Might be a difficult or sensitive subject to approach.