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Following its success in 2008 and 2009, ActNow Theatre for Social Change's annual theatre and social change conference returns in 2010. RightAct ‘10 will feature an exciting range of panels, performances and workshops concerning theatre, politics, activism, performance and social change.

RightAct ‘10 will be held at the Format Collective, 15 Peel St, Adelaide—just off Hindley St.

Go to http://actnowtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/rightact-10-workshop-series-registration/ to register for the workshop series. All performances and panels will be open to general public.

Workshop series—Registrations now open—Limited to 25 places. $25 for the three days.

An intensive three-day workshop series, on theatre and social change, running from October 2 to 4. Workshops include: Writing Political Theatre, Directing Political Theatre, Performing Political Theatre, Forum Theatre, Theories of Change and Pitching Projects. The workshops will culminate in a performance on October 4. Register now to secure a place. Workshop artists will include Sean Riley, Renato Musilono, Edwin Kemp Attrill and more to be announced.

Discussion/Q & A Panels - Free events.

Speakers include national arts industry leaders, politicians, media and young people.

October 1—Women and Theatre, 7.30pm.

Catherine Fitzgerald (STCSA), Anne Thompson (Eleventh Hour, Flinders Drama Centre) and Daisy Brown (Freelance Director).

October 2—Theatre and Social Change, 7.30pm.

Geordie Brookman (STCSA), Christie Anthony (AC ARTS), PJ Rose (No Strings) and Georgie Davill (Carclew).

October 3—Youth-led Projects & Creative Campaigning, 7.30pm.

Hon Kelly Vincent MLC (Dignity 4 the Disabled), Hon Tammy Jennings MLC (The Greens), Glenn Hayden (Urban Myth Theatre for Youth), Maddie Parry (Human Rights Arts Festival), Edwin Kemp Attrill (ActNow Theatre for Social Change), Amnesty Int. rep.

Performances - Free events.

October 1—Caryl Churchill’s Seven Jewish Children, directed by Edwin Kemp Attrill, starring Kate Roxby. 7pm.

Churchill’s controversial play ‘Seven Jewish Children', is a beautiful exploration of the Israel-Palestine conflict from the viewpoints of seven Jewish mothers; all played by Kate Roxby. At times accused as being “anti semetic”, and of even of “blood libel”, this presentation of ‘Seven Jewish Children’ is a departure point of the conference, raising questions of the responsibilities and nature of theatre for social change. “At its heart, this production is an extremely beautiful and compassionate piece. Some people are outraged, even offended by it, and that is OK. If there was ever a play about the crisis in the Middle East that didn’t create controversy, then it hasn’t properly reflected the situation. Theatre shouldn’t shy away from controversy, it should stir the pot, because then we can see what’s been sitting unnoticed at the bottom.” - ActNow Theatre for Social Change Artistic Director, Edwin Kemp Attrill.

October 2—Forum Theatre performance of Expect:Respect, directed by Edwin Kemp Attrill, in partnership with the Legal Services Commission. 7pm.

October 4—RightAct ‘10 Workshop Performance Showcase. 7pm.