ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• To Dr Richard Muscat, my tutor, for daring me to dream, and for giving me the impetus to believe in my work.

• To Dr Glyn Goodall, from the University of Bordeaux, for his collaboration and enormous patience in guiding me with the materials for conducting the experiment

• To Dr John Schranz and Mr Frank Camilleri, for stimulating my interest into contemporary theatre, with their passion, enthusiasm and creative genius.

• To Didi and Kamala, for their wisdom, intuition and spirituality. They made me believe in the Oneness of humanity.

• To Ms Gertrude Rapinett, whose persistent guidance and assistance, was pivotal to the success of this work.

• To all the participants, who volunteered enthusiastically to take part in the experiment.

• To Brian, whose constant patience, support and love continue to bless me.

• To my family and closest friends, whom I cherish for their continuous emotional sustenance. They colour my existence and give meaning to my life.

• Finally, to Dr Eugene d'Aquili and Mr Jerzy Grotowski, who sadly passed away whilst this work was being written. Their tenacious commitment to their disciplines, their remarkable wisdom, will never be forgotten.