Theatre, a space for connection

This Erasmus+ mobility for youth workers focuses on using participatory theatre as a tool to promote mental health and social connection among young people. Through techniques such as Theatre of the Oppressed, headphone theatre, popular theatre, street theatre, and clowning, participants will explore creative methods to address social isolation, anxiety, and low self-esteem. The core idea of these theatre methods is to break the fourth wall and create direct interaction with the audience, transforming them from passive spectators into active participants.

The program offers practical workshops and peer exchanges to equip youth workers with skills to foster emotional expression, strengthen community bonds, and create safe spaces for dialogue and collective healing. Special attention will be given to supporting young people at risk of social exclusion or experiencing mental health challenges.

Together, we will explore how theatre can reconnect individuals, improve emotional well-being, and help reclaim public spaces as places for genuine human connection.