STF Spark Series: Empowerment through Theatre Making with Helen Sandercoe

Join educator, and teaching artist, Helen Sandercoe, in this series of drama workshops on Empowerment Through Theatre Making.

Weekly on Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm.

Come as you are, drop ins available and encouraged. Register your interest to receive email reminders and the location for each week's workshop.


A weekly series of theatre performance workshops, inspired by Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed, led by the illustrious LTU academic Helen Sandercoe. Come for every session or join as and when... if you’re interested in learning about the power of drama to change the world, and developing your acting skills along the way - this is for you!

These practical workshops are designed to give you the confidence to build your expressive skills to create a short performance piece. This work is inspired by Augusto Boal who gives you the tools to face your 'oppressions'.

Recommended readings

Augusto Boal - Theatre of the Oppressed (Online access for LTU students)

Augusto Boal - Games for Actors and Non-Actors (Online access for LTU students)

About Helen

I have been teaching and directing for many years.

For the last ten years I have been lecturing in Drama, Dance and the Arts for Primary and Secondary Pre-Service Teachers.

Teaching drama and creating and directing theatre/performance pieces are my great joy. Over the years I has presented wide variety of workshops about the nature and history of performance and rich sources for drama teaching for state and national conferences for Drama teachers and at IDEA (International Drama Education Association).

Workshop dates and locations

Wed 20 Jul - The Studio

Wed 27 Jul - The Playroom

Wed 3 Aug - The Playroom

Wed 10 Aug - TBC

Wed 17 Aug - TBC

Wed 24 Aug - TBC

Health and Safety 

We strongly recommend you wear a mask, maintain a distance of 1.5 metres, and practice good hygiene when attending workshops in STF Spark Series.