Analysis of some aspects of participation in a theatre in education programme

This investigation examines the opportunities to analyse the participants' position within the dramatic world created by a participatory theatre in education (TIE) programme, and establishes a mode of analysis which can be used in the examination of completed TIE programmes and in devising new programmes. Two methods developed for the analysis of the structure of drama are tested in an analysis of participatory theatre in education programmes: an analysis of the dramaturgical functions according to E.Souriau, and an actantial analysis according to A.J. Greimas. Two completed TIE programmes are examined according to both analytical procedures. Conclusions are drawn on the applicability of these programmes.