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Revolutionising Offender Management with Drama-Based Rehabilitation
At Unlock Drama, we are pioneering drama-based rehabilitation programs that reshape offender management strategies within the criminal justice system. Our unique approach leverages evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques embedded within the transformative power of drama to facilitate meaningful change. Our programs

Supporting Recovery and Mental Health in Prisons
At Unlock Drama, our commitment to enhancing mental health and supporting recovery within the prison system is manifest through our dynamic collaboration with prison healthcare teams, substance misuse, and drug strategy units. Our innovative approach involves the integration of theatre

Probation
Unlock Drama’s engagement with participants on probation emphasises rehabilitation, successful reintegration, and reducing recidivism through the expressive power of theatre. Our tailored drama projects provide essential skills and therapeutic benefits, fostering community integration and personal growth. Community Engagement Participants learn

Help Them Conquer Their Addiction: Guiding A Loved One Through Recovery
As Unlock Drama supports Recovery Month this September by running projects at HMPYOI Doncaster and HMP Ranby we are also pleased to share this blog.“Adam Cook is the founder of Addiction Hub, which locates and catalogs addiction resources.He is very

Unlock Drama: Rehabilitation Methods
Gain more insight into some of Unlock Drama’s key rehabilitation methods through theatre. 1. Transferrable Skills Unlock Drama harnesses the power of theatre to develop essential life skills among participants. Through engaging in performance arts, individuals enhance their teamwork

Unlock Drama: Driving Change for Climate and Community
At Unlock Drama, our commitment extends beyond social impact; we are deeply invested in environmental stewardship. As a social enterprise that operates across the UK, we are acutely aware of our ecological footprint and are dedicated to minimising it wherever

Exciting News from Unlock Drama
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Tristan Clarke has joined Unlock Drama as a Director! Tristan brings with him a profound appreciation for the arts and their transformative impact within the prison system. Having witnessed first-hand the positive changes

Unlock Drama Pin Maps: A Visual Journey Across the UK
We’re excited to unveil our newly created Unlock Drama pin maps, showcasing the expansive reach of our rehabilitation projects through theatre across the UK. It’s truly inspiring to see our impact represented visually—highlighting every location where we’ve brought transformative projects

Unlock Drama’s New Chapter at HMP Doncaster
We are thrilled to announce a very special partnership that marks a significant milestone for Unlock Drama. We are now a proud supplier/vendor for Serco, and our first collaborative venture brings us to HMP Doncaster. Over the next 10 months,

Past participant testimonial
Had the pleasure of meeting Becky and her staff from Unlock Drama when I was at HMP Rochester back in 2015. I took part in some of their substance abuse courses, which aided me in my recovery and helped me