26-27.03.2026 | Escola Superior de Educação do Porto
From March 26 to 27, 2026, the INET-md hub at the School of Education of the Polytechnic of Porto will, for the first time, host the Spring School, under the theme “Theatre, Drama and Education: Here and Now.” The event will bring together renowned specialists, researchers, and professionals in the field of theatre, aiming to combine academic reflection, pedagogical practice, and interdisciplinary dialogue, thus celebrating World Theatre Day.
Among the keynote speakers, the Spring School will welcome Patrice Baldwin (‘Drama for Learning’ trainer, adviser, speaker and writer – UK) and Tim Taylor (‘Mantle of the Expert’ teacher, author and trainer – UK).
The programme also stands out for lectures delivered by national speakers, among them:
- Poliksena Hardalova – INET-md/CIPEM
- Sónia Barbosa – INET-md/CIPEM
- Sílvia Correia – Curso Básico de Teatro
- Marta Leitão – ACE Escola de Artes
- Rodrigo Malvar – Teatro do Frio
- Sílvia Barros, Sofia Magalhães e Sara Araújo – inED
- Susana Brandão – Espaço Aurora
- Teresa Batista – Teatro Nacional São João
- Margarida Fernandes – Operação Nariz Vermelho
- Mónica Cunha – Associação Portuguesa de Paralisia Cerebral
- Rui Spranger – Associação Apuro
- Susana Menezes – Teatro LU.CA
- Joana Félix – Plano Nacional das Artes
- André Eiras – Escola Segunda Oportunidade de Matosinhos
This is an event accredited with two Short-Duration Training Actions: ‘Creativity and Imagination as Pathways to Participatory Learning’ (6 hours) and ‘Drama and Theatre for Empowerment and Social Transformation: Practices, Dialogue, and Inclusion’ (6 hours).
Registration is free and mandatory until March 22, 2026
Scientific Commission: Jorge Alexandre Costa | Poliksena Hardalova | Sónia Barbosa
Organizing committee: Adelina Correia | Jorge Alexandre Costa | Poliksena Hardalova | Sónia Barbosa
This event is funded by national funds through FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., within the scope of the project UID 00472 – INET-md – Institute of Ethnomusicology – Centre for Studies in Music and Dance.