Arc Theatre is an Essex-based company that uses Forum Theatre and participatory drama activities to consider tough issues with audiences.

Originally founded in 1984, Arc specialises in producing and performing original, live theatre, and delivering interactive, multi-media awareness programmes. They work with children and young people in schools and with groups ranging from pensioners to asylum seekers in community settings.

Natalie Smith joined Arc Theatre in 1992. She has performed in and facilitated over 50 of the Company’s productions and programmes and is now their Education Director.

In this episode, we talk about the role of listening in this work, particularly in projects with young people.