Games & Exercises

 “Theater is a form of knowledge; it is the place where individuals can model new worlds, new realities, and new possibilities.” – Augusto Boal

 “Games and exercises” is an immersive workshop inspired by Augusto Boal’s groundbreaking book “Games for actors and non-actors”. Led by Christoph Leucht, director of KURINGA, artistic director of the acclaimed forum group WIR SIND HIER!, and a key contributor to the Masculinities Lab, this workshop promises to be enrich your knowledge 

In this dynamic workshop, you’ll explore a series of games and exercises specifically designed to expand your repertoire, spark creativity and cultivate critical thinking—practical tools you can apply in your workshops or while developing forum theater performances. You’ll have the opportunity to design a session, explore the reasons behind exercise selection and understand the intentionality behind the structure and sequence.

Christoph’s extensive experience and expertise in applied theater ensure that participants will not only acquire new techniques but also gain profound insights into the transformative power of theater as a catalyst for social change.

This workshop is open to everyone, especially those interested in expanding their repertoire of Theater of the Oppressed exercises. It’s ideal for educators, community leaders, activists, artists, and anyone passionate about social justice and creative expression. While no prior theater experience is required, participants with some background who wish to deepen their toolkit are particularly welcome.

By participating in this workshop, you’l acquire valuable tools, you will engage with a supportive community dedicated to use theater for positive change.

WHEN: 29, 30 , 31 August 2025

Registration: qualification@kuringa_team

Kuringa is a self-funded association that relies on the contributions from participants in our workshops. We want to emphasize that by paying for our workshops, participants are directly supporting the existence and continuity of political work through art that we carry out. The funds raised are allocated to maintaining our activities, which primarily aim to raise social awareness and promote change through artistic expressions committed to justice and social transformation. We deeply appreciate the support of all those who participate in our workshops and contribute to the strengthening of our work.