Critical Themes in Drama is concerned with the relationship between drama and the current
socio-political context. It builds on and contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations …

Current mainstream treatments for traumatic stress in military veterans are largely
inadequate in meeting the needs of veterans who are reluctant to conform to conventional …

This chapter examines the risks, responsibilities, and ethics associated with applied theatre
and performance when personal stories are used. The chapter begins with a discussion of …

Contact! Unload, a research-based play co-developed with veterans and community
members, depicts the experiences of a group of veterans serving in Afghanistan (and …

The paper outlines and introduces the context for the Special Edition on the arts, social
health and the military. The social imperative of arts work in this area is founded on current …

The rich history of arts, mental health and military work dates back to the First World War.
The article describes an arts-based four-year research project focussed on work with …

This article discusses The Return, a research-based theater project about posttraumatic
stress, performed by actors and ex-military personnel. The objective of the project was to …

Endorsement of traditional masculinity ideology is frequently associated with interference in
the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, there is little empirical basis …

This thesis explores the theme of duality in the role of the Australian Army medic. Army
medics are responsible for saving lives, and are bound by the ethical codes of medical staff …

Balancing practical exercises and case studies, this book equips practitioners, students and
academics with guidance for exploring the process of making theatre from personal stories …