Turning engagement into progression
At Unlock Drama, we use theatre‑based interventions to engage individuals who are not participating in education, training or rehabilitation. Our work creates measurable pathways into progression.
This data is drawn from delivery at HMP Bullingdon as part of the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) contract (2026).
10
cohorts
delivered
4
day intensive
project per cohort
Measured Impact
Outcomes recorded across 10 cohorts at HMP Bullingdon
94%
of our participants progressed into education, employment or structured activity after participating in Unlock Drama projects
96% including those on waiting lists
Employment Status
↓ 70 point drop ↓
Just 2 participants remained on waiting lists
what this means
Unlock Drama engages individuals who are often not involved in purposeful activity. Through applied theatre, participants develop transferable life skills that open the door to progression.
Participants develop
Confidence
Communication skills
Working with others
Motivation to engage
→
Enabling progression into
Education
Training
Employment
Rehabilitation pathways
Beyond the statistics
Participants have described the work as
“life changing”
We consistently see individuals
- Come out of their shell
- Engage with others
- Build confidence
- Move into purposeful activity beyond the project
Bring this impact to your establishment
Talk to us about delivering Unlock Drama as part of your education or rehabilitation provision.