The cultural and arts society Transformator (KUD Transformator) is the most prominent organisation using the method of the Theatre of the Oppressed in Slovenia today. KUD Transformator traces its history back to 2010 when the founding members met at a 17-day training course as part of the Global SOFA (Global State of Art) project. The group went on to become a cultural society, and its original members still represent a key part of the society as it is today. The method of the Theatre of the Oppressed was developed in the 1960s and 70s by Augusto Boal in response to the situation in Brazil at the time. In his work, Augusto Boal drew inspiration from the dialogic pedagogy of Paul Freire. As part of the Theatre of the Oppressed, Boal developed techniques that artists and theatre groups all over the world, including KUD Transformator, still use to this day. KUD Transformator regularly puts on performances, productions, events, and workshops based on the method of collective authorship and dialogue. The artist members of KUD Transformator strive to address topics and issues that are overlooked in society and wish to give a voice to the voiceless. The examples of the Theatre of the Oppressed in Slovenia and around the world demonstrate that it can be a useful tool for people to be able to speak out against inequalities in society and take an active role in pushing for social change.
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