Chetty, Teakshania2025-05-192024Chetty, Teakshania. (2024). Forum Theatre as a Form of Protest: A Practice-Based Investigation [Masters dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WIReDSpace.https://hdl.handle.net/10539/44912A research report Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Arts in the field of Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts, In the Faculty of Humanities , School of Arts, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024This study examines Forum Theatre's (FT) impact within the Fees Must Fall (FMF) movement in South Africa, highlighting its role in protest and social change. Findings show FT empowers participants, promotes understanding of systemic injustices, and fosters solidarity and innovative strategies for activism. The research advocates for further investigation into FT's effects, collaboration between FT practitioners and social movements, and increased support for FT initiatives. Ultimately, FT is presented as a vital tool for social activism, enabling mobilization, education, and empowerment.en© 2024 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.UCTDPractice-Based InvestigationForum TheatreDissertationUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgSDG-4: Quality education