About us
In Place of War researches theatre and performance practice from sites of crisis and armed conflict. The first decade of the 21 st century has witnessed multiple wars and humanitarian crises - connected to the instabilities of economic globalization, historical political grievance, global structural inequity and new forms of ecological threat. While the events of our contemporary 'times of blood and crime' are not without historical precedent, they have never before had such evident global reach, impact and interconnectedness.
This context presents significant ongoing challenges for artists and cultural workers working in sites of crisis and armed conflict. In Place of War is concerned with their work: with theatre and performance practice that exists because of wars, crises and disasters - and in spite of them.
The project team continue to be keen to meet, learn from and engage with practitioners and scholars involved in theatre and performance from conflict and war zones internationally. On this web site you will find more details of the project, access to the database, ways that you can be involved, information about our latest activities and forthcoming events. Please contact us and get involved.
