Do it Yourself

<p><b>A unique guide to creating political theatre, produced by one of the UK's most exciting companies.</b><br><br><i>Do It Yourself</i> is a vital resource for anyone interested in exploring theatre culture grounded in and produced by working-class communities. Designed for artists, activists and community organisers, the book offers a step-by-step guide to creating political theatre that is relevant, impactful and rooted in the lives of everyday people. <br><br>Common/Wealth have spent fifteen years working at the cutting edge of political theatre. In <i>Do It Yourself, </i>they share their experimental and activist approach to performance-making, based on DIY principles and the belief that ground-breaking theatre can be made with anyone, anywhere, in ways that truly resonate with the communities it serves.<br><br> <i>Do It Yourself</i> introduces Common/Wealth's artistic and political ethos, provides unique insights into their most significant performances and offers practical exercises for creating your own work. But this is not just a manual. It is a celebration of culture as a collective endeavour, one that can challenge the status quo and inspire change.</p>