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References

[1] Aristotle (1996). Poetics. Beijing, The Commercial Press [2] China Sleep Association (2021), 2021 Exercise and Sleep White Paper [3] Russell, F. And Neil, S. 2022(19 July). How to sleep better, Lecture. Museum of home [4] Robert, J.Landy(2021), The recliner … Continue reading

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A “SWOT” model analysis of the use of theatre elements to alleviate insomnia

In contrast to the yoga and sound bath approaches, I have analysed a preliminary ‘SWOT’ model of the drama element as a vehicle for insomnia relief in the current Chinese market for Drama therapy. STRENGTHS The Drama workshops can minimise … Continue reading

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Example intervention 2

In order to better explore the elements of drama as a vehicle to alleviate insomnia, I investigated some similar example interventions, the most common and popular of which are Yoga and Sound baths. As neither the Yoga nor the Sound … Continue reading

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Some research cases

Yuwei: I had a burglar in my house when I was a child. The burglar stayed under one of the beds in my house for a day and a night and was not discovered until he left. It left a … Continue reading

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The seminar from Sleep Psychologist

Topic: How to sleep better? Professor Russell Foster is Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford and is author of the Sunday Times bestseller, Life Time: … Continue reading

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First intervention

Research Question “How can elements of Drama Therapy be used to help relieve psychogenic insomnia?“ My first intervention Suggestions for improvement from participants 1. A fuller warm-up session would help me to get into shape more quickly. 2. The sun‘s … Continue reading

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Reflective Diary2

When I tried to put last week’s idea into practice, I found that I had failed again. I wanted to start with the theatre story itself, but I got lost and then I found a book in the corner of … Continue reading

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Reflective Diary1

Traditional Chinese opera should not force traditional ideas on modern people for the sake of heritage; instead, some parts of it should die, the implication being that it should become more inclusive. In all my previous research, I have found … Continue reading

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 Cantonese opera film The White Snake

The White Snake is the first 4K panoramic sound Cantonese opera film in China created by Pearl River Film Group Limited and Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theatre, a good case of making a commercial film out of traditional Chinese opera. The … Continue reading

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Research Proposal

WHAT  Research area: 戏曲-Xi Qu  “Xi Qu” is a unique term for traditional Chinese opera, dating back to the Qin Dynasty. It originated from primitive song and dance and is a comprehensive stage art style with a long history. In … Continue reading

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