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Unlocking Confidence and Rehabilitation Through Drama: A Ground-breaking Study
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

Innovative Solutions for Young Offenders: Unlock Drama’s Role in Rehabilitation
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

welcome to the Unlock Drama community
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

Unlock Drama wins another award!
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

why partner with Unlock Drama
Our mission goes beyond the spotlight of the stage. Through Applied Theatre, we create a sanctuary of transformation and growth. Delve into the multifaceted impact of our projects: Victim Awareness: Centering the narratives of victims, fostering deeper understanding and

Unlock Drama CIC partnering with Shaw Trust
We’ll be delivering community rehabilitation projects through theatre in Shaw Trust’s CFO Activity Hubs across the east and West Midlands!! CFO programmes are part-funded by the European Social Fund. Our deliveries started in June and are running until the end

HMP Leeds: Violence Reduction Project
This week saw our second delivery of four at HMP Leeds. Nella worked with a small group to explore and raise awareness of gangs and violence reduction. The group were engaged from the start with the help of two Unlock

Nehemiah project
Last Friday Unlock Drama worked with a group of men from the Nehemiah Project tackling themes around violence reduction and team building. This was our second full day of drama partnering with this fantastic community organisation: www.tnp.org.uk The men enjoyed

Park Academy West London
Last week Unlock Drama completed our third violence reduction project working with a mixed group of young people from Park Academy. Facilitators Beth, Harriet and student placement facilitator Carys worked with the young people from Monday – Thursday to consider

The Young People’s Academy, Hillingdon
Unlock Drama recently completed our second violence reduction project with young people in a Pupil Referral Unit, working with a group of year 11 pupils from The Young People’s Academy. Facilitators Safura, Julia and student placement facilitator Carys worked with