ABSTRACT
In the late 1960s and early 1970s the traditional concept of theatre in Scandinavia was challenged by the emergence of what was known as a group theatre movement. A variety of small theatre companies were established with the aim of breaking down the traditional hierarchy of theatre production. Drawing on a range of personnel-teachers and social workers, many with no formal theatre training, as well as actors from the small avant-garde theatres that had developed in the early 1960s-they wanted to debate contemporary issues and make room for new life in the theatre. Building a ‘free’ group theatre company challenged accepted theatre practice and political life alike.
