Seven Scenes

“I believe in the power of the arts to affect positive social change. People living in or dealing with stressful situations benefit greatly from participating in artistic projects which facilitate stress reduction, the development of self-confidence & self-esteem & positive behavioural change. In the case of international protection applicants & local communities, artistic endeavour promotes community integration.”

Newton Barabara
– SEVEN SCENES THEATRE PROGRAMME

SEVEN SCENES is an original and exciting theatre programme developed by Newton Barabara facilitating community development and integration through the arts. Newton Barabara is a Nigerian film & theatre maker who worked for UNICEF promoting positive social change through the arts. Newton is uniquely equipped to facilitate an empowering arts programme promoting integration through creativity in collaboration with International Protection Accommodation Centres & local, regional and national arts bodies and cultural institutions. The SEVEN SCENES Programme provides opportunities for inter-community collaboration, integration and understanding through the telling & presenting of stories drawn from participants lived experience.

SEVEN SCENES uses a simple narrative frame to create a space for dialogue through story. The use of humour in the playful exploration of real-life scenarios promotes engagement & inclusion. A further benefit is the development of individual & collective self-esteem, self-respect & cultural pride in participating communities. SEVEN SCENES was developed with the support of the Outreach Department of the Abbey Theatre, South Dublin County Council &  The Civic Theatre. To date, Newton has completed four SEVEN SCENES programmes and is currently facilitating three more. An inter-community SEVEN SCENES programme will begin this coming April in The Civic Theatre Tallaght. Want to be involved? Contact Newton Barabara on sevenscenes@gmail.com

SEVEN SCENES is for you if you’d like to –
 Explore your creativity through drama
 Have fun thinking about the stories you’d like to tell
 Discover positive ways to adapt to a new or changing environment
 Meet people from diverse backgrounds and share experiences
 Earn a certificate of participation
No prior drama/theatre experience necessary, everyone is welcome!