Selected Research Outputs - Allan Owens
Performances: Pre-text-performance based research projects
The Hunter, Pretext -based Process Drama : RAD: Swedish National Association for Drama Education, Mariebourg, Norkopings, Sweden. 5.08.07-8.08.07.
Eye and Wing, Applied Drama: multi-skilled artist course, The Theatre Academy of Finland, Helsinki. 30.08.07-03.09.07.
Returning to Haifa, Interactive Performance, Chester Cathedral, ChesterTown Hall, Blacon High School, Bridgewater Performing Arts College, Warrington, International Drama Syposium, ‘Thinking Through Practice, University of Chester’. Hala Al Yamani, Allan Owens, Shireen Bassil and Laura Zidan El Muwada: University of Bethlehem. 10.06.07-22.06.07.
Bird in the Cage, New National Theatre, Tokyo, Process Drama, Japanese National Children’s Theatre Association, Tokyo, Drama Department, NEC, Tokyo. 18.04.07-21.04.07.
The Dreamer The Magic Bullet: 16thDrama Education World Congress , Scheinling Castle, Austria 30.03.07-04.04.07.
Lear, Momo Taro, Applied Drama: multi-skilled artist course, The Theatre Academy of Finland, Helsinki. 09.03.07-11.03.07.
They Say There Aren’t Boys Like Him Any More, Drama in the Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages, Austrian Ministry of Education and Culture. 02.09.06-07.02.06.
Stay or Go, The Theatre Academy of Finland, Helsinki, 2.08.06-6.08.06.
Miranda, Social applications of Process Drama, MKFM Festival Ministry of Culture, Croatia. 20.06.06-24.06.06.
Za, Ze, Zo, Diva Arts Festival Chester in collaboration with NEC, Tokyo, Japan. 05.06.06-10.06.06.
Gospell Choir, Lithuanian National Drama, Vilnius. Lithuanian Drama Organization and Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Culture. 08.02.06-12.02.06.
It Can’t Be True, Theatre Academy of Finland, Helsinki. 03.08.05-07.08.05.
The Dreamer, Baal 17, International Conference, Serpa, Portugal, Cine Teatro Municipal,
Serpa, Portugal. 03.06.05-6.06.05.
Za, Ze, Zo, Diva Arts Festival Chester in collaboration with NEC, Tokyo, Japan 05.06.06-10.06.06
Yukki Onna, The Second International Meeting of Theatre and Education, Barcelona, Spain, OITO Organisation of the International Theatre of the Oppressed, 14.04.05-15.04.05.
The Field, The Theatre Academy of Finland, Helsinki.01.08.04-05.08.04.
The Dreamer, NEC, Tokyo, Japan. 06.06.04-11.06.04.
The Rains, Process Drama Workshop and Course, Forn de Teatre Pa’Tothom, Ravelas,
Barcelona, Spain. 12.02.05-15.02.04.
Labyrinth, Applied Drama Course, University of the Artic, Rovaniemi Culture & Arts/Theatre Academy of Finland, Rovaniemi. 06.08.03-09.08.03.
The Peacock, Llangollen Fringe Festival, Wales, in collaboration with NEC, Tokyo, Japan.07.07.03-12.07.03.
The Peacock, Process Drama and mother tongue teaching, Austrian Ministry of Education and Ministry of the Environment, Graz, Austria. 14.06.03-18.06.03.
The Whale, Abo Academi, Vaasa, Finland. 07.02.02.
Rogan’s Fair, Swedish Polytechnic, Vaasa, Finland. 04.02.02-06.02.02.
The Labyrinth, Austrian Ministry of Education and Ministry of the Environment, Graz, Austria. 02.09.01-07.09.01.
Who’s telling the Truth? Palestinian Ministry of Education/ Ward Blenkinsop Trust/Cheshire Local Education Authority. 01.12.01-12.12.01.
Watanabe San, Sorrka Central Prison/STADIA, Helsinki, Finland. 08.08.01-10.08.01.
Journal articles
Hulse, B. and Owens, A. (2007). Drama and the Teaching Of Modern Foreign Languages, CILT, The National Centre for Languages, Issue 35, Spring 2007, pp.12-13.
Owens, A. (2006). Abstract: Translation and Understanding in Intercultural Applied Drama Work. PhD thesis, University of Warwick, in, Research Abstracts, Researching Drama in Education, Carfax, 2007, Vol.12 (2) pp. 223-240.
Owens, A. (2005). ‘Planning for the Possibilities of Dissensus in Process Drama’, Hyva Hankaus: Teatterikorkeakoulun julaisusarja nro 38, pp.8-16, ed. Korhonen & Airaksinen, P. Helsinki, Draamatyo. ISBN 952-9765-38-X.
Owens, A. (2004). ‘Creative Partnerships.’ Child Education. Issue. Volume 81, Number 10, October 2004, pp.14-16.
Owens, A. (2004). ‘Generative Space: Skinship and Vulnerability in Intercultural Applied Arts Work.’ Drama Research, Vol.3, pp. 55-65, National Drama, ISSN 1470 0484.
Owens, A. (2004). ‘The Clown Doctor Chronicles.’ Research in Drama Education. Carfax.
Owens, A. (2004). Owens, A. ‘Changing Sets in the Theatre of Despair’. The Times Higher Educational Supplement. January 30th 2004, No.1625 p.25.
Owens, A. (2004). A.‘Como se puede evaluar la asignatura de drama?’ Teatro Expression Educacion. Vol.33. Febrero-Marzo 2004 pp.10-14.
Owens, A. (2003). Between the present and the future- Drama Education in Palestine, Journal for Drama in Education . Vol.18, (2) , pp.19-26. ISSN 1476-9395.
Owens, A. (2001). Drama and Theatre Studies at A Level. The Journal of
National Drama, Summer 2001, Vol.8, (2). pp.41-42.
Books, Chapters in books
Owens, A. and Barber, K. (2007). Dramakompassen: Planering, innehall och strukturer, utvardering och reflection av processdrama, Trans. Anne Sandstrom, Dramaatyo. (186 pages). ISBN 951-98945-2-7.
Owens, A. and Barber, K. (2006), Proceso Drama: Dramas Darbia, Prima Knyga, Vilnius, Lithuania: Kronta. (115 pages). ISBN 9955-595-71-X.
Owens, A. and Barber, K. (2006). Mapping Drama (Australian edition) , St Clair Press/Phoenix Education, Australia. (120 pages). ISBN 1 921085 00 2.
Owens, A. and Barber, K. (2002). Draama Suunistus. Helsinki, D&T Publ. (144 pages). ISBN 951-98945-0-0.
Owens, A. and Barber, K. (2001). Mapping Drama, Carel Press. (120 Pages). ISBN 1-872365-65-65.
Conference/symposium presentations/course leadership
Owens, A. (2007) Understanding in Intercultural Applied Drama Contexts: The metaphoric Construct of the Kaleidoscope/Mangekou, 6th World Congress of International Drama/Theatre Association, Hong Kong China. (Paper).
A Multicultural Concern: Going Locally, Globally or Glocally Dramatic, (2007). 6th World Congress of International Drama/Theatre Association, Hong Kong China. (Specialist Interest Group Joint Facilitator with Jeffrey Tann).
Holtham, C. and Owens, A. (2007). The Derive: Supporting Scholarly Collaboration Across Wide Disciplinary Boundaries.The Turn to Aesthetics, Liverpool Hope University. (Paper).
Holtham, C.and Owens, A. (2007). Exhibiting Professional Creativity Through Collections. The Turn to Aesthetics, Liverpool Hope University. (Paper).
Owens, A. (2007). The Magic Bullet and the Kaleidoscope: Metaphors for Thinking Through Practice.. 16th Drama Education World Congress , Scheinling Castle, Austria. (Keynote Address).
Holtham, C. and Owens, A. (2007), Reflective Sketchbooks, International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Imperial College, London. (Paper).
Holtham, C., Owens A., Dove, A., Wojcik. T. (2007).Analogue Learning Technologies and Their Pedagogic Affordances:Educational Innovation with a Traditional Feel, Banff, Canada.(Paper).
Holtham,C. and Owens, A. (2007). Working Across Wide Disciplinary Boundaries in University Teaching and Learning, ISSOTL Conference, Washington DC, USA. (Paper).
Holtham, C., Owens, A., Simms, D. (2006). Can Artful Inquiry Help Investigate the Mystery of Management? Art and Management Conference, Krakow, Poland Sept. (Paper).
Holtham, C., Owens, A., Lampel, J., Simms, D. (2006). Applying Perspectives from the Arts as a Route to Gaining Insights into management problem solving. New Perspectives in Learning in the Professions, City University Teaching and Learning Conference. (Paper).
Owens, A. (2006). Mentoring for Creativity, Creative Partnerships North West. (Keynote Address).
Holtham, C. and Owens, A. (2006). The Analogue and Digital Balance in Teaching and Learning. University of Chester Staff Academic Conference.
Owens, A. (2006). Subject Enrichment. Escola Stefanini, Venice, Italy. (Organizer and workshop leader).
Owens, A. (2006). The Creative Learning Agenda, The Chrysalis Event, Wakefield, Barnsley & Rotherham Creative Partnerships Conference. (Keynote Address).
Holtham, C. and Owens, A. (2006). Enhancing Management Knowledge Through Extra-Rational Theatrical Tools: BeyondCconsensus of Theatrics to Dissensus of Dialogue. International Organisation Learning and Knowledge Conference, University of Warwick. (Paper).
Owens, A. (2006). The Educational Potential in Shift between Digital and Analogue, University of Chester Staff Academic Conference.
Owens, A. (2006). Narrative. MBA elective: Performance, Cass Business School, City University, London.
Owens, A. (2006). Boal and Process Drama , MA, Workshop, University of Warwick, Institute of Education.
Owens, A. (2005). Government Documentation and Imaginative Drama Practice
National Association of Teachers of Drama, University of Manchester. (Keynote Address).
Owens, A. (2005). Owens, A. The Role of The Critical Friend in Intercultural Applied Drama Work. Researching Drama and Theatre Education Fifth International Conference, The University of Exeter. (Paper).
Owens, A.. and Roberts, T. (2005). Drama and Conflict Transformation (1), The Business Mystery, Cass Business School, City University, London. (Workshop).
Owens, A. (2005). Drama and Conflict Transformation, University of Chester Staff Academic Conference, University of Chester. (Workshop).
Owens, A. (2005). Enactive Learning Symposium, University Chester/Theatre Academy of Finland. (Organiser, Speaker).
Owens, A. (2005). Applied Drama and Mask. NEC, Kogakuin Institute, Tokyo, Japan. (Course leader).
Owens, A. (2005). Assessment in Drama Education. Jovenes, Teatro y Culturas, International Conference, Fundacion “La Caixa”, Granollers, Spain. (Paper).
Owens, A. (2004). Enactive Learning, Northern Ireland Forum. Stranmillis College, Belfast, Northern Ireland Forum, Institute of Learning and Teaching/Higher Education Academy, Stranmillis College, Belfast. (Speaker and workshop leader).
Owens, A. (2004). Enactive Leanring, North West England Forum, Institute of Learning and Teaching/Higher Education Academy, St. Martins, Lancaster University (Speaker and workshop leader).
Owens, A. and Roberts, T. (2004). Reflective Learning. Arrowe Park Hospital, CFWRS/ UCC.(Speaker and workshop leader).
Owens, A. (2004). Enactive Learning, University of Chester Staff Academic Conference, University of Chester. (Speaker and workshop leader).
Sutton, P. & Owens, A. (2003). The Living Newspaper. Cyber Curriculum Consultation, NESTA Future Lab./BAFTA, University of Westminster, London. (Speaker).
Owens, A. (2003). The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme and the Small Institution. London. ILT/HEAcademy. (Facilitator).
Owens, A. (2003). Intercultural Applied Drama: A Case Study, King Alfred’s College Winchester, King Alfred’s College, Winchester. (Speaker).
Owens, A. (2003). Drama Subject Enrichment- an international dimension, Drama Inspection PGCE (secondary) HMI National Review, Hilton, London. (Speaker).
Owens, A. and Mirrione, J. (2003). Drama and the Palestinian/Israeli Situation. University of Chester. (Speaker).
Owens, A. (2003). Drama and the Environment, Chernobyl Support Network, University of Chester. (Workshop leader).
Owens, A. (2003). Drama: Gifted & Talented, Wirral LEA/ Ellesmere Port EAZ.
Drama in Education training Course, Cumbria LEA. (Workshop leader).
Owens, A. and Heikinnen, H. (2003). Current Issues in Drama Education, Kulttuuritutka, National Conference, Kulttuuritutka, National Conference, University of Jyvaskyla/ Humak/JAMK/Nordic Glory-ry/Arktisen Upeeta, Jyvaskyla, Finland. (Joint Speaker).
Owens, A. (2003). Vulnerability in Intercultural Applied Drama Work, Fourth International Drama Research Institute, University College Northampton.(Paper).
Owens, A. (2003). Pre-text based Process Drama, Czech National Drama Education Conference, Jicin, Czech Republic. (Course leader).
Owens, A. (2002). Drama and Anti-Racism. Valuing Diversity and Difference Conference, Cheshire LEA. (Speaker).
Owens, A. (2002). Terrorism and the Politics of Despair, Conference, NATD/ SCYPT, Newham College, Birmingham.(Speaker).
Owens, A. (2001). Process Drama, NATD Annual International Conference, Newham College, Birmingham. (Workshop leader).
Owens, A. (2001). Human Rights and Drama Education, North West Drama Education Conference, Manchester Metropolitan University.(Workshop leader).
Reviews
Ohashi, Y. (2007). A Collaborative Pre-text/Shintashi Based Research Project, National Children’s Theatre Association of Japan Journal, Part 1, Issue 555, Part 2, Issue 558, Part 3 Issue 559.
Drama in Prison work detailed in, ‘The Arts in Prisons biannual Directory 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005. Social Policy Unit. Arts and Offenders.
(2002). Applied Drama: Cultural Recreation, Hame Polytechnic E journal http://www.crec.net/curechenk.htm
(2001).Allan Owens: Katarsis Draama, teatteri ja kasvatus, Jyvs. ed. Korhonen, P. & Ostern, AL Univ. Press, p.102-129, ISBN 951-796-254-1.
Stay or Go: Applied Drama. Fraser, J. National Journal for Drama Education, New Zealand, ed. Watman, J. pp.49-57. ISSN 1172-3777.
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