DramaQuest 2015 theme announced

DramaQuest will focus on 'Child Heroes'

The Leaveners have announced the theme for the next DramaQuest. This year’s annual summer residential event will focus on ‘Child Heroes’, looking at the stories of children who have made their mark.

‘Child Heroes’ was chosen because it is highly relevant, ‘since society still faces discrimination, inequality, injustice, violence and war’, said the Quaker performing arts organisation.

‘Sometimes it can seem as if only adults affect the course of history, or that children have only ever been victims of decisions by adults. Many brave, young children prove that the opposite is true. Through their stories we learn about how they used their courage, honesty and dedication to address topics like peace, slavery and racism,’ programme leader Jorine Beck said.

‘DramaQuest has a long tradition of engaging children with history. Through drama exercises and performance, children have explored topics like “Quakers and civil war”, the second world war and local Quaker history. Historical figures such as George Fox have been brought to life through role-play,’ Jorine told the Friend.

The date and location are yet to be confirmed.

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