Ridiculusmus Virtual Trilogy Session 1: The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland

Talbot, Richard James

Abstract

The recording of the first session presented as part of a 3 Day Virtual Seminar Series with Ridiculusmus Theatre Company, about The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland.

This play is inspired by the radical treatment for psychosis ‘Open Dialogue’, depicts a family in crisis and aims to de-stigmatize and normalize psychosis. Simultaneous scenes are presented to split audiences before reversal and repetition. This generates a cognitive ‘chaos’ for audiences, gradually shifting towards recognition of the prevalence of mental crisis.

“There’s something electrifying, yet oddly reassuring about this experience. A startling piece of work that challenges how you listen and fathom what you hear” – The Guardian

Session 1 schedule:

– Welcome, instructions and introductions with Dr Richard Talbot.

– Pre-recorded extracts of the piece with live commentary from Jon Haynes and David Woods.

– Discussion with Jon Haynes, David Woods and Nick Putman: psychotherapist and certified Open Dialogue practitioner.

– An opportunity for discussion: audience Q&A.

• Online Publication Date: Jun 23, 2020
• Publication Date: Jun 23, 2020
• Deposit Date: Feb 17, 2025
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.17866/rd.salford.12501302.v1
• Publisher URL: https://salford.figshare.com/articles/media/Ridiculusmus_Virtual_Trilogy_Session_1_The_Eradication_of_Schizophrenia_in_Western_Lapland/12501302
• Collection Date: Jun 23, 2020