Many years ago, I had the opportunity to see a wonderful Theatre in Education project in a primary school in Wigan. The TIE company was PitProp, funded by the Wigan Local Education Authority. The subject was the Cotton Famine, its impact on local people and the solidarity that grew between them and the slaves in the US. The pupils were totally captivated, arguing fiercely amongst themselves about the rights and wrongs of the situation and finally coming to a decision to support a runaway slave, despite the painful consequences for them as a community, namely withdrawal of their pitiful welfare benefits. These days, local authorities have neither the resources nor the freedom (or courage?) to undertake such projects.
Jenifer thanks for the feedback. What a fantastic story to illustrate what the education of our children should be like. It was great to see the clip where Corinne revived similar educational practices.
My parents, who would be 100 this year, knew exactly what the case was re the working class and colonialism, and had no need for an explanation from any soft, feeble academic.
Blimey that’s a bit negative. I think Corinne has done a considerable amount to challenge those that would drive a wedge between our labour history on the one side and our former rulers history of slavery and colonialism on the other. What exactly did she do to displease you? Her history is sound, informative and well researched. What’s not to like?
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to see a wonderful Theatre in Education project in a primary school in Wigan. The TIE company was PitProp, funded by the Wigan Local Education Authority. The subject was the Cotton Famine, its impact on local people and the solidarity that grew between them and the slaves in the US. The pupils were totally captivated, arguing fiercely amongst themselves about the rights and wrongs of the situation and finally coming to a decision to support a runaway slave, despite the painful consequences for them as a community, namely withdrawal of their pitiful welfare benefits. These days, local authorities have neither the resources nor the freedom (or courage?) to undertake such projects.
Jenifer thanks for the feedback. What a fantastic story to illustrate what the education of our children should be like. It was great to see the clip where Corinne revived similar educational practices.
Excellent talk. Thank you.
Thanks for your kind words. Please do share it with others who you think might be interested. If you haven’t got the book I highly recommend it.
My parents, who would be 100 this year, knew exactly what the case was re the working class and colonialism, and had no need for an explanation from any soft, feeble academic.
Blimey that’s a bit negative. I think Corinne has done a considerable amount to challenge those that would drive a wedge between our labour history on the one side and our former rulers history of slavery and colonialism on the other. What exactly did she do to displease you? Her history is sound, informative and well researched. What’s not to like?