Theatre in education

Theatre in education (TIE), originating in Britain in 1965, is the use of theatre for purposes beyond entertainment. It involves trained actors/educators performing for students or communities, with the intention of changing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour. Canadian academics Monica Prendergast and Juliana Saxton describe TIE as "one of the two historic roots of applied theatre practice".

TIE typically includes a theatre company performing a high-impact, child-centred performance for a specifically targeted school audience, including interactive and performative moments. Audiences are small, allowing students to participate through work in-role and debate. Student experimentation is supported with resource materials and training or support for the students by teachers.