Devised theatre as a tool to promote sdgs in the La Nkwantanan Municipality

Abstract

This study sought to promote three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN General Assembly for agenda 2030 using devised theatre in the La Nkwantanang Municipality as a case study. Devising techniques draw, on the micro level, some practice-based research methodology, and on the macro level, artistic research methodology. Its efficacious process engages research, collaboration, rehearsals, reflections and performance as tools. It draws on an Interpretivist Paradigm/Constructivist Paradigm within the qualitative research design, and a theoretical framework of Practice-based Research. The research focused on developing the Chaskele Devised model as an advocacy tool for promoting Goals 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 15 (Life on Land) within communities using folklore as stimuli. Some participants from the Municipality volunteered for this project. The findings established that, theatre has the transformative power to reach and impact the masses. The folkloric elements used as the stimuli in the creation of the Chaskele performance enhanced the performance output and made the subject relevant to the audience. From the foregoing, it is recommended that further research be conducted on the efficacy of the Chaskele Devised Model in promoting the SDGs in Ghana.