Belarus Free Theatre (BFT)’s education work, like our company, sits at the intersection of theatre and activism. We focus on sharing real stories and testimonies as a powerful tool encourage young people, teachers, artists and activists to find their own voices, develop deeper social and political engagement and mobilise the power of art for social change.
LEARNING
Devising Theatre
A introduction to BFT’s approach to devising artistic stunts and campaigns that raise awareness of some of today’s most urgent global issues.
Free Artist
‘Free Artist’ is a theatre school for young people aged 14-17 from Belarus and Ukraine who have migrated to Warsaw, Poland.
Residencies
BFT offers 2-10 week residencies that are a unique opportunities to work in-depth on devising an original performance or project and/or receiving training on all aspects of BFT’s work including arts activism, theatre production and performance, and citizen-led journalism.
TRAINING
Introductory Training
This two-day intensive workshop, provides training in our unique methodology of creating original performances based on the personal stories and lived experiences of individuals.
International Summer School
Our two-week residential summer school takes place in the capitals of post-Soviet Union states where participants will be immersed in BFT’s method of 'artivism' and explore various drama techniques (devising, documentary, physical theatre etc) while working towards a final project.
Studio Fortinbras
Studio Fortinbras, Belarus Free Theatre’s training and teaching academy in Minsk, was founded by Nicolai Khalezin, together with Natalia Kaliada and Vladimir Shcherban, in 2007
Devising Theatre
A introduction to BFT’s approach to devising artistic stunts and campaigns that raise awareness of some of today’s most urgent global issues.
Free Artist
‘Free Artist’ is a theatre school for young people aged 14-17 from Belarus and Ukraine who have migrated to Warsaw, Poland.
Residencies
BFT offers 2-10 week residencies that are a unique opportunities to work in-depth on devising an original performance or project and/or receiving training on all aspects of BFT’s work including arts activism, theatre production and performance, and citizen-led journalism.