Pedagogy of place in the theatrical space. Theatre as a factor in shaping intercultural identity

The author presents several theoretical approaches to defining place and space in social sciences, placing both categories in the context of the terminology of the pedagogy of place and space in theater. By showing the role of theatrical practices in educating “to” and “through” place, they indicate the convergence of these activities with the assumptions of regional and intercultural education. Referring to the practices of non-professional theaters operating on the border of north-eastern Poland, the author analyses the symbolic potential of this art form as a factor shaping the intercultural identity of young people.