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An exploration of the collaborative processes of making theatre inspired by science

Dowell, Ellen; Weitkamp, Emma

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Ellen Dowell



Abstract

This research examined the collaborative processes of making theatre inspired by science through the analysis of 16 semi-structured interviews with individual collaborators (eight theatre practitioners and eight scientists). Interviews explored experiences, including their motivations, working processes, challenges, learning and understanding. Roles of scientists in the collaboration ranged from expert advisor to equal creative collaborator. Factors affecting partnerships included curiosity for each other's practice, social interaction and mutual respect. The research suggests that scientists could be motivated to undertake 'Sci-Art' collaborations through personal interest, as well as previously identified motives such as encouragement from their department. The project also identified benefits to researchers from such collaborations, including developing new perspectives on their own practice. © The Author(s) 2011.

Citation

Dowell, E., & Weitkamp, E. (2012). An exploration of the collaborative processes of making theatre inspired by science. Public Understanding of Science, 21(7), 891-901. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662510394278

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Oct 1, 2012
Deposit Date Jul 26, 2011
Publicly Available Date Feb 10, 2016
Journal Public Understanding of Science
Print ISSN 0963-6625
Electronic ISSN 1361-6609
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 21
Issue 7
Pages 891-901
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662510394278
Keywords science communication, theatre, sci-art, drama
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/965175
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0963662510394278
Related Public URLs http://pus.sagepub.com/content/21/7/891.abstract
Additional Information Additional Information : Published online before print 23/02/11

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