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At Unlock Drama, creating safe, supportive and empowering environments for participants has always been central to our work. Recently, our team and facilitators had the privilege of undertaking Trauma-Informed Practice training with Heather Whitehead MSc, an experienced consultant, trainer and

Rehabilitation is not achieved through a single intervention. It is a process that requires individuals to build confidence, develop skills, reflect on behaviour, and engage with the support available to them. Within the criminal justice system, this process is often

Introduction: Can Theatre in Prison Drive Real Rehabilitation? In the criminal justice system, one question continues to shape decision-making: Do rehabilitation programmes actually lead to meaningful change?At Unlock Drama, we deliver theatre in prison programmes designed to engage individuals who are not participating

Across the UK prison system, the relationship between health, rehabilitation, and recovery has never been more important. Issues such as substance misuse, poor mental health, trauma, and social isolation are prevalent among prison populations. Addressing these challenges requires a joined-up

This year marks 12 years of Unlock Drama, a milestone that gives us the opportunity to reflect on the journey so far and the incredible people who have been part of it. Over the past decade, Unlock Drama has delivered

In January 2026, Unlock Drama officially reached a major milestone. We have now delivered creative, theatre-based projects in 50 prisons across the UK. This achievement marks over a decade of consistent delivery, long-term collaboration, and a deep commitment to using

Unlock Drama is proud to announce that we have been awarded the drama-based tender on the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver a new 10-week theatre residency at HMP Bullingdon, launching in January 2026. This new partnership allows

We’re proud to share that our founder and CEO, Rebecca Boden, features in Episode 3 of the Stages of Justice podcast. This compelling series explores the intersections of justice, creativity, and social change in the UK. In “Prisons in Crisis

Our partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Practice Plus Group This week, our founder Rebecca Boden attended one of Unlock Drama’s Recovery Project performances at HMP Stocken — and it was a powerful reminder of how creativity can directly

A PIPE (Psychologically Informed Planned Environment) is a contained, specialist unit designed to help people whose offending is linked to complex personality and relational needs. Delivered as part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway (HMPPS/NHS England), PIPEs focus on