Arts and social sustainability: Promoting intergenerational relations through community theatre
Journal Paper | Journal of Applied Arts & Health, Vol 11, 3
Anthony Killick | November 2020
It is now widely argued that arts and cultural activities play a significant role in maintaining health and well-being, particularly in later life. At the same time, there are mutual benefits gained by older and younger people who participate in what scholars and cultural practitioners are beginning to call ‘intergenerational shared space’.
Drawing on semi-structured interviews carried out with members and organisers of the Ages and Stages theatre group in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, this article examines the role of community theatre as an arts practice that facilitates intergenerational relationships.
The findings point to a need for a deeper integration of arts and cultural practice, intergenerational practice and urban regeneration schemes.
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Citation
Killick A 2020. Art and social sustainability: Promoting intergenerational relations through community theatre. Journal of Applied Arts & Health, Vol 11/3. https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah_00012_1.
