Actors with agency: immersive science theatre and science identity
Book chapter
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2022. Actors with agency: immersive science theatre and science identity. in: Weitkamp, E. and Almeida, C. (ed.) Science & Theatre: Communicating Science and Technology with Performing Arts Emerald Publishing Limited. pp. 103-112
| Chapter title | Actors with agency: immersive science theatre and science identity |
|---|---|
| Authors | Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. |
| Abstract | Casting the audience as the lead characters in a dramatic production offers exciting potential to create transformative experiences. This chapter explores this approach from the perspective of providing informal science learning (ISL) experiences that are highly engaging for audiences who are demographically less likely to access ISL. |
| Keywords | Informal STEM Education; Narrative Transportation; Science and Theatre; Transdisciplinary Experiential Learning; Co-Design and Co-Production |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 10 Reduced inequalities |
| Middlesex University Theme | Creativity, Culture & Enterprise |
| Research Group | Sustainable Development Research Cluster |
| Page range | 103-112 |
| Book title | Science & Theatre: Communicating Science and Technology with Performing Arts |
| Editors | Weitkamp, E. and Almeida, C. |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited |
| ISBN | |
| Hardcover | 9781800436411 |
| Electronic | 9781800436404 |
| Copyright Year | 2022 |
| Publication dates | |
| 11 Aug 2022 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 02 Nov 2021 |
| Deposited | 07 Apr 2026 |
| Output status | Published |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-640-420221008 |
| Related Output | |
| Is part of | https://doi.org/10.1108/9781800436404 |
| Language | English |
Permalink -
https://repository.mdx.ac.uk/item/368033
10
total views0
total downloads1
views this month0
downloads this month
Export as
Related outputs
SCENE: A novel model for engaging underserved and under-represented audiences in informal science learning activities
Keith, L. and Griffiths, W. 2021. SCENE: A novel model for engaging underserved and under-represented audiences in informal science learning activities. Research For All. 5 (2), pp. 320-346. https://doi.org/10.14324/RFA.05.2.09Communities and narratives in neglected spaces: voices from SMASHfestUK
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2021. Communities and narratives in neglected spaces: voices from SMASHfestUK. Journal of Science Communication. 20 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.20010304"Space Plague": an investigation into immersive theatre and narrative transportation effects in informal pandemic science education
Keith, L. and Griffiths, W. 2020. "Space Plague": an investigation into immersive theatre and narrative transportation effects in informal pandemic science education. Journal of Science Communication. 19 (07). https://doi.org/10.22323/2.19070801
Co-Design with Wyn Griffiths [Podcast]
Griffiths, W. and Mathieson, A. 2020. Co-Design with Wyn Griffiths [Podcast].Space plague - saving the world from zombies in South London
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2020. Space plague - saving the world from zombies in South London. British Ecological Society.Fuel from waste project films
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2015. Fuel from waste project films.
Interview: Middlesex University Faculty Engages Students with OpenIDEO
Griffiths, W. 2013. Interview: Middlesex University Faculty Engages Students with OpenIDEO. OpenIDEO.com.Young Innovator – SMASHfestUK Survival Village and Young Explainer Programme
Keith, L. and Griffiths, W. 2017. Young Innovator – SMASHfestUK Survival Village and Young Explainer Programme. The Engineer: Collaborate to Innovate Conference. The Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry 07 Dec 2017Engaging through disaster: reaching new audiences with SMASHfestUK
Griffiths, W., Keith, L. and Cunnigham, E. 2017. Engaging through disaster: reaching new audiences with SMASHfestUK. STFC.Myths and misinformation: what are the myths and misinformation about choosing to study arts subjects and how can we dispel them?
Griffiths, W. 2017. Myths and misinformation: what are the myths and misinformation about choosing to study arts subjects and how can we dispel them? Lewisham Education Arts Network Annual Conference. Goldmsiths University 09 Feb 2017SMASHfestUK Earth and Sky Tour 2017
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2017. SMASHfestUK Earth and Sky Tour 2017. Graham Park Estate Green, Colindale 13 May 2017SMASHfestUK 2017 - Supervolcano!
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2017. SMASHfestUK 2017 - Supervolcano! The Albany, Deptford and Deptford Lounge 12 - 16 Feb 2017SMASHfestUK 2016 - Solar Storm!
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2016. SMASHfestUK 2016 - Solar Storm! The Albany, Deptford and Deptford Lounge 15 - 20 Feb 2016SMASHfestUK 2015 - Asteroid!
Griffiths, W. and Keith, L. 2015. SMASHfestUK 2015 - Asteroid! The Albany, Deptford & The Deptford Lounge 14 - 22 Feb 2015INGENIOUS Survival at SMASHfestUK
Griffiths, W. and Gaunt, S. 2017. INGENIOUS Survival at SMASHfestUK. Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Website.Robot overlords
Griffiths, W., Weldin, N., Zivanovic, A., Knott, C. and Tsvetkov, D. 2015. Robot overlords. Lonsdale Road, Queen's Park, London 24 - 27 Sep 2015Prime Landing and the Globe of Dislocation: Longitude Punk'd
Griffiths, W. and Ayeni, Y. 2014. Prime Landing and the Globe of Dislocation: Longitude Punk'd.SMASHfestUK: exploring approaches for widening participation and increasing diversity in STEM through the arts
Keith, L. and Griffiths, W. 2015. SMASHfestUK: exploring approaches for widening participation and increasing diversity in STEM through the arts. Science in Public Conference. Bristol, United Kingdom 09 - 10 Jul 2015UNPACKED: Middlesex University Product Design
Griffiths, W. 2013. UNPACKED: Middlesex University Product Design. Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London 06 - 10 Jun 2013