August, 2017
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Monday, August 21, 2017 17:27 - 0 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Augusto Boal: The Rainbow of Desire An A to Z of Theory
In the last of his seven-part series on the radical dramatist Augusto Boal, Andrew Robinson looks at the Rainbow of Desire, a set of techniques designed to deal with internalised oppression. Robinson surveys Boal's continuing influence, and the thorny question of whether theatrical challenges to oppression are always emancipatory.
New in Ceasefire, Notes from the Margins, Politics - Friday, August 18, 2017 14:36 - 0 Comments
Essay">History, Peace and Beauty: On Barcelona’s Ramblas Essay
Matt Carr pays homage to his old city, Barcelona, a target of yesterday's attacks. This was not the first time the Ramblas has been visited by terrorism, he writes. But, once again, we must mourn, then resume the difficult search for a society where such things cannot happen — where haters, extremists and fascistic reactionaries can have no place.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, August 17, 2017 15:17 - 0 Comments
Comment">Misused Trust: A story of Islamophobia, patriarchy and vigilantism Comment
The controversial film 'Misused Trust' highlights the rise of an Islamophobic and misogynistic discourse within some in the UK Sikh community —in alliance with the British far right— which must be rejected and resisted, argues Katy Sian.
Arts & Culture, Books, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 13:31 - 0 Comments
Literature">Where Epics Fail: On the enduring power, and beauty, of aphorisms Literature
"It falls to the epigram to remind us of our higher selves and larger allegiances to one another". American-Egyptian poet and author Yahia Lababidi introduces an exclusive selection from 'Where Epics Fail', his forthcoming collection of aphorisms.
