This past week, students at Thames International College came together to explore the art of Playback Theatre—a powerful form of improvisational performance that brings real-life stories to the stage. Organized under the Global Citizenship Program (GCP) by the Office of Academic Affairs, the intensive 30-hour workshop ran over seven days and was facilitated by Akanchha Karki from Katha Ghera, a renowned theatre collective in Nepal.
Playback Theatre invites audience members to share personal stories, which are then re-enacted by performers in a spontaneous and heartfelt manner. More than just theatre, it is an act of listening, empathy, and communal reflection. Throughout the workshop, students were introduced to the fundamentals of this unique form of storytelling, learning how to hold space for each other, respond with care, and build deeper emotional connections through performance. The workshop created a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging participants to engage with vulnerability and express themselves freely.
This initiative is part of the broader vision of the Global Citizenship Program—Thames' effort to extend learning beyond the classroom. GCP is rooted in the belief that education must empower students to understand themselves while nurturing empathy, critical thinking, and global responsibility.
On the final day of the workshop, participants held a performance to present what they had learned, highlighting the transformative impact of storytelling. Through this experience, they developed a deeper appreciation for the power of listening, authentic expression, and the connection found in shared human experiences.
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