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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

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

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

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

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