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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

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

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,

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

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