King’s College London is working in collaboration with C&T to explore how Prospero can be combined with Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to create accessible, creative resources for children and young people with ADHD and autism. This practice-led research brings together King’s expertise in theatre, education, and mental health with C&T’s digital platform and applied arts methodologies.

The collaboration focuses on adapting core Theatre of the Oppressed principles, such as forum theatre, image theatre, and embodied decision-making, into digital and hybrid formats that can be used flexibly in schools and community settings. Using Prospero, participants are able to explore scenarios, record responses, and reflect on choices through playful, structured interaction that supports different communication styles and sensory needs.

By combining embodied theatre practice with intuitive digital tools, the partnership aims to reduce barriers to participation while increasing agency, confidence, and self-expression. The resulting resources are designed to support educators, artists, and practitioners, offering practical ways to engage neurodivergent young people in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.