Customer Reviews
Surprisingly good! - By: N. Williams, 22 Feb 2006 
In all honesty I bought this book as it was on the book list for my drama degree not because it interested me. But as I am reading it I am finding that it is not only easy to read but it is actually enjoyable too! It is very east to sit & read a chapter without having to re-read over every paragraph because you have forgotten what you have just read! I would recommend this book to anyone who is workingin schools or with the community as it has a lot of insight & many simple but effective games & ideas.
Essential manual for anyone in theatre - By: , 09 Mar 1999 
Roughly divided into three sections, Boal's Games for Actors & Non-Actors is by now a biblein the trade & is far more readable than the dense (but rewarding) Theatre of the Oppressed. The first part outlines, with relevant examples, the methods known as Image, Invisible & Forum Theatre & gives very practical advice to potential practitioners. In the second section, Boal takes us through a wealth of games & exercises which are devoted to integrating groups, exploring the senses, politicising the actor, releasing expression. They are invaluable & are stimulating (I have used them with diverse groups - trainers, actors, the deaf community, people with Down Syndrome, the elderly, teachers, theatre directors). The third section looks at problems arising from & issues associated with Forum theatre, & leads the way towards his subsequent workin Legislative Theatre. Adrian Jackson provides a wonderfully lucid translation which captures the energy & dynamism of Boal's voice.
