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Unlock Drama is passionate about empowering incarcerated individuals with essential life skills that foster personal growth and rehabilitation. Our dedicated projects aim to enhance reading abilities among prisoners, recognising the pivotal role that literacy plays in reducing reoffending rates.‍Our Founder

We are thrilled to share the achievements and feedback from our first neurodiversity-focused workshop at HMP Elmley. This ground-breaking initiative was designed to empower neurodiverse individuals through the performing arts, providing them with valuable tools for self-expression, confidence-building, and social

At Unlock Drama, we have been privileged to run impactful social prescribing sessions at HMYOI Swinfen Hall, supported by Practice Plus Group. While the funding has concluded, the outcomes and experiences shared by participants underline the vital importance of this

At Unlock Drama, we recognise the profound impact that innovative rehabilitation projects can have on reducing reoffending rates. Our theatre-based programs are meticulously crafted to confront and transform offender behaviour by directly addressing the underlying triggers and consequences of criminal

We are thrilled to share our latest achievement – a groundbreaking workshop on violence reduction at Lincolnshire Secure Children’s Home. This initiative marks a significant step in our mission to foster positive change through Applied Theatre.   Creating Impactful Connections

As the calendar page turns, we find ourselves commemorating a significant milestone – Unlock Drama is 10 years old today. A decade has passed since Rebecca Boden, our visionary founder, embarked on a mission to make applied theatre an accessible

We are thrilled to share a recently published article evaluating Unlock Drama’s innovative drama project in a category C prison HMP Guy’s Marsh exploring Substance Misuse. This project exemplifies our commitment to harnessing the transformative power of drama for social

The recent report from The Guardian on youth custody highlights a stark reality: increased violence and a critical lack of engagement with young offenders. This environment demands innovative and compassionate interventions, precisely what Unlock Drama provides. Our initiatives are not

We’re thrilled to launch the official LinkedIn Community page for Unlock Drama! This is a space dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and sharing the transformative power of drama within the criminal justice system and beyond.At Unlock Drama, our journey is fuelled

We’re elated to announce that we’ve been honored with the title of ‘Best Rehabilitation Social Enterprise 2023’! This award not only reflects our unwavering commitment to using applied theatre as a tool for rehabilitation but also celebrates the incredible stories