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No Laughing Matter: Inside the Serious Business of Theatre for Children

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  A new play opens in the city. There’s a buzz of excitement among the young audience eagerly waiting to enter. The bell rings, the last bites of samosas disappear, and cold coffee is finished as children and their guardians settle into the best seats in the theatre. The audience, filled with anticipation, sits on the edge of their seats as the house lights dim. But this isn’t your typical theatre crowd. This is theatre for children , and its serious business. Theatre for children comes in many forms, whether it's acting workshops , theatre performances made by adults for children, or drama courses in schools. From acting training to drama schools, the field is diverse, offering countless opportunities for young minds to engage with the arts. Whether it's a theatre workshop or a formal program at an acting academy , children are exposed to the magic of theatre, allowing them to grow both as an audience and as future performers. But with so many different forms of childre...