Opportunities & Events
Re Live Creative Life Story Work Book Launch and Free Training Series
Location: Online | Start Date: 14 May
Summary:
Join us on 14 May for the launch of Re-Live’s new book, Creating Life Story Theatre – a guide to ethical, creative Life Story practice. Plus: free online Life Story sessions and autumn training for arts professionals, facilitators, health professionals, and researchers.
Content:
We’re delighted to share a new opportunity with WAHWN members. This spring, summer, and autumn, Re-Live is offering a rich programme of events centred around the launch of our new book, Creating Life Story Theatre: A Guide for Applied Theatre Practitioners. Whether you’re already working with personal stories or are curious about how co-creative Life Story practice can deepen connection and support wellbeing, we’d love you to join us. From a free online book launch to practical introductory sessions and immersive autumn training, there’s something for everyone interested in ethical, co-creative storytelling.
1. Book Launch – Free Online Event Tuesday 14 May 2025, 11:00 AM BST Join the authors and Re-Live participants for a one-hour launch of Creating Life Story Theatre. Discover the principles behind Life Story Theatre – a collaborative arts practice rooted in co-creation, deep listening, and consent. Book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1251750261729?aff=oddtdtcreator
2. Free Introductory Sessions – Online Explore Life Story work through a series of practical, two-hour online sessions. Each session includes case studies, space for reflection, and a live Q&A. Introduction to Creative Life Story Work Wednesday 18 June, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM An overview of how Life Story practice can support wellbeing, inspire connection, and influence change across community, care, and cultural settings. Book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1254901406889?aff=oddtdtcreator
Introduction to the Ethics and Challenges in Life Story Work Wednesday 25 June, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Explore choice, consent, power dynamics, and the responsibilities of working with personal stories. Book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1254965067299?aff=oddtdtcreator Introduction to Life Story Facilitation Wednesday 2 July, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Gain practical facilitation skills including deep listening, co-creation, and holding space within Life Story groups. Book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1254995367929?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Drama Spiral Model: Safe and Ethical Practice Wednesday 16 July, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Learn how to work safely and ethically with personal and collective stories in applied theatre contexts. Book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1255487921169?aff=oddtdtcreator
3. Further Learning – In-Depth Life Story Training Opportunities For those wishing to deepen their Life Story practice, two immersive training programmes are available this autumn: Creative Life Story Practice for Arts Practitioners (In-Person, Cardiff) 13–17 October 2025 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff A five-day intensive course for artists, theatre-makers, and facilitators. Experience Life Story group work first-hand, explore adaptations across art forms, and develop your own project ideas. Small group (10 places), £500 early bird To express interest, contact Karin Diamond: karin@re-live.org.uk Life Story Practice: Working with People and Their Stories (Online) Thursdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 November 2025 A four-week online programme for arts, health, care, and community professionals. Learn ethical facilitation tools to support people in sharing their stories with care and consent. £200 early bird To express interest, contact Karin Diamond: karin@re-live.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming WAHWN members to this compassionate community of Life Story practice.