Theatre exercises the mind
Keeping your mind fit is as important as looking after your body - although I tend to default on the latter rather too often. But what is the most effective thing to do if you want to keep your thinking sharp and flexible? After all, most cognitive exercises are pretty dull, and dull exercise doesn’t get done unless you’re a real disciplinarian. But now new research suggests that studying theatre produces significant and lasting increases in cognitive performance - which is good news for drama teachers and playwrights everywhere.
