This article explores a new synthesis between Playback Theatre and Michael White's narrative therapy. Through an exploration of the two methods the article elaborates how such integration can be achieved and how it can contribute to the process of narrative re-authoring. The discussion also includes the limitations and possible drawbacks of such integration, for both playback theatre and narrative therapy. Finally, a structured therapeutic model integrating White's approach to narrative change with Playback Theatre techniques is detailed.
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