Exchange Theatre is a form of interactive theatre that encourages communication and the exchange of views on topical issues like illness (mental illness, anorexia, etc.), relationships, discrimination, migration etc. The form was created in 1997 by Bernard Grosjean, a French director who was inspired by Augusto Boal’s concept of the Theatre of the Oppressed, another form of issue-based theatre.
The spectators watch scenarios played out by the actors.
The spectators are invited to discuss and debate,
based on the problematic scenes they have just watched.
The actors play the same scenes again. This time, the spectators can stop the scene at any point, come on stage, and try to bring about their desired outcome or resolution.
on communication issues at workplace casued by cultural differences
on challenges faced by women in the workplace
on school bullying
and other customized shows on Unconscious Bias,
Workplace Harassment and Women in Leadership Positions.
For our corporate clients, we work closely with Cultural Impact.
For over a decade, KLSP has been bringing theatre and Shakespeare to the youth and masses. KLSP is also the only theatre company that has performed in all thirteen states and two federal territories in Malaysia. We could not have done it without your interest and support.