One of the most delightful ways of playing - whether as a grown up or a child - is through experiencing a play. We see plays and we might be in plays, either way, the association of 'play' is by no means a coincidence. We use our imaginations to go into a different place and world and often let other characters or people take us there.
Imagination is such a massive and important part of play because it frees us from the contraints of the world around us, and that is what gives us the ability to be grown ups!
Currently I am working with a team of adult professional theatre makers (or playsmiths) who are in turn working with a group of young people to create a play from scratch. Playing from nothing. And making everything, including a kick ass song and a story with a strong narrative message about contemporary society.
Recently we went to see Graeae's production of The Iron Man (http://www.graeae.org/productions/the-iron-man/) which was performed in a very playful way, incorporating sign language and spoken words. The Iron Man ended up playing with the actors and audience too. If giants can't play like grown ups, no-one can!
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