Mark Jones & Kathryn Forster
Kathryn Forster is a passionate musician who loves sharing music with others, whether at a gathering or within a meditation circle. She has a particular love for the harp and has written and composed music specifically for this instrument. Kathryn is a long-standing supporter of Women’s Wellbeing and has been a member of the committee for 15 years. She is also a supporter of self-development programs, with a particular connection to the Womanhood program. Since 2018, Kathryn has played pre-show music for Brisbane Playback Theatre.
Mark Jones has been a member of Brisbane Playback Theatre since 2016. During this time, he has worked as an actor, conductor, trainer, and workshop facilitator. He brings an eclectic background that includes public speaking, adult storytelling, training, research, bush dancing, role-playing, and other creative games.Mark is a proud member of Men’s Wellbeing and has been involved in the running of a number of Common Ground programs for men. He has a deep appreciation for the way creativity and meaning emerge when people come together.
Workshop 2026: Weaving Stories
In this workshop, participants are invited to tell their stories and, through the magic of Playback Theatre, have those stories shared back dramatically. As stories are spoken and embodied, individual experiences come alive and begin to form a living tapestry of community stories.
Participants engage in a variety of fun drama and music exercises and games that support expression, playfulness, and connection. These activities create space for stories to be explored not only through words, but also through movement, sound, and collective presence.
As each story is shared and reflected, the threads of individual experiences are woven together, allowing a sense of connection and unity to emerge. Through this shared process, participants experience how personal stories contribute to a larger, collective narrative, strengthening a sense of belonging within the group.