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outside), which meant that the women could quickly establish trust, and grow their own
confidence. It was a power of collaboration, establishing a listening environment, a safe
space. The theatre was “physical” with local props (echoes of Artaud here), so there was
a low risk of mistranslation or misunderstanding.
Figure 2: Stages of Change, Solomon Islands
Evidence of policy change also comes from that project: women now are seen and heard
more in public, and the project is credited by the EU funders for having contributed to
new legislation—the Solomon’s Family Protection Act 2014. Ingrid also considers it im-
portant in increased international connectivity for the Solomon Islands government in
the South Pacific. Several women have visited other Pacific Festivals and stages.
Figure 3: Exhibit B, Brett Bailey
Theatre is a place to open up discussions about identity, history and race. Take Exhibit B,
a live art/theatre installation created by white South African director Brett Bailey, with
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