Theatre In Education
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At Theatre Inspiring Change, we don’t just create theatre—we create impact. Our innovative approach combines powerful storytelling with real-world issues to inspire, educate, and drive positive change.
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Here’s why working with us is a unique and valuable opportunity:
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We have proven expertise in Theatre for Social Change
With years of experience in theatre and community engagement, we specialise in using the arts as a tool for social transformation. Our productions and workshops address critical issues including domestic violence, equality, misogyny, diversity, racism and make a tangible difference in the lives of participants.
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Tailored Programs to Meet Your Needs
We understand that every group is different, which is why we customise our shows to fit your specific needs and objectives. Whether you’re a school, community group, or organisation, we design our workshops and performances to resonate with your audience, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
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Interactive and Engaging Learning Experiences
Our work goes beyond traditional theatre. We create immersive, interactive experiences that actively involve participants, encouraging them to explore issues deeply and reflect on their own beliefs and behaviours. This hands-on approach fosters personal growth, critical thinking, and meaningful conversations.
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Building Empathy and Understanding
Through our theatre-based approach, we help individuals and groups develop empathy and understanding. By bringing diverse stories and perspectives to life, we break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and promote inclusivity and respect in every environment we work in.
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Empowerment Through Creative Expression
We believe in the power of creative expression to empower individuals. Our workshops provide a safe space for participants to express themselves, share their stories, and develop new skills. This empowerment extends beyond the workshop, helping individuals build confidence and take positive action in their own lives and communities.
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Making a Lasting Impact
Our work doesn’t end when the production ends. We’re committed to creating lasting change, with follow-up activities and resources that reinforce the lessons learned during our programs. By working with us, you’re not just booking a performance or workshop—you’re investing in long-term impact.
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Recognised for Excellence
Theatre Inspiring Change is recognised for our commitment to excellence and social impact. Our work has been celebrated for its creativity, relevance, and effectiveness in addressing important social issues. When you work with us, you’re working with a team that is passionate about making a difference. We have won multiple awards including National Diversity Awards, European Diversity Awards, Best Businesswomen Awards and The Smalll Awards.
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Let’s Create Change Together
Whether you’re looking to raise awareness, educate, or inspire action, Theatre Inspiring Change is your partner in making a difference. Let’s collaborate to create powerful theatre experiences that resonate, engage, and transform. Contact us today to learn more about how we can work together to inspire change.
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Focus Group
A focus group is for 30 of your young people to explore the issues around the project and the topic.
Delivered as a drama workshop with a Theatre Inspiring Change facilitator and actor, the focus groups allows your young people to communicate how they feel, what they think the issues are, what language they find around the issues, what experiences they find as well as exploring communication and team working skills.
Conversations, opinions, words and discoveries are then taken into the rehearsal room to feed into the following interactive show/workshop. Enabling an ownership to the piece that this focus group will see when the show comes to them.
Logistics:
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30 students for 1 session (2 or 3 hours)
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A room with no furniture (ie drama studio or hall)
INTERACTIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCE / WORKSHOP.
An applied theatre performance with an interactive workshop.
Showcasing real stories and then immersing your young people into the lives of recognisable characters who find themselves in challenging situations that end in crisis.
The performance part leads into the workshop section, where your young people are invited to walk in the shoes of the characters and get the chance to go back in time to put things right.
Exploring, digging deeper and communicating ideas to our team to try out solutions in our ‘rehearsal for life’ process.
In a safe atmosphere of honesty and empowerment for the audience, thereby allowing room for positive challenge and change.
Logistics:
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75 students per performance/workshop (2 available each day)
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2 hours per performance/workshop
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A large room or hall
DIVERSITY AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME
The Diversity Ambassador Programme is delivered post performance with 30 young people.
A 2/3-day programme with our Artistic Director and an actor, to explore the issues through drama to become ambassadors of knowledge.
Your young people will gain skills to become authentic leaders for change. Exploring emotional intelligence, self-esteem, drama for empowerment and change, leadership skills, emotional health learning, devising and performance techniques. Creating a tool for change to increase awareness of the issue and share new knowledge within the school community and beyond.
Previous programmes have been used to roll out knowledge to other students, staff / SLT, parents & carers, governors and local dignitaries etc evening launch for the public.
Logistics:
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30 students for 2 days
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A room with no furniture (ie drama studio or hall)
TEACHER & STAFF TRAINING.
We’ve empowered your young people to recognise the issues. We’ve signposted where they can get help.
One of those signposts is to talk to their teachers.
But who is supporting them?
The triangle of empowerment is at its best working with your teaching and support staff.
Delivered as a session during an inset day or as a twilight session.
Logistics:
1 or 2 hours on a twilight or inset day
A large room or hall
SCHOOL COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE
We’ve empowered your young people to recognise the issues.
We’ve signposted where they can get help.
Teachers are empowered to deal with conversations/issues.
But when young people go home and into the community, we empower those in the school community too.
Delivered as an after-school performance at a time that suits you best.
Inviting: parents/carers, local dignitaries, community leaders and school community members too.
Logistics:
90 minute / 2-hour performance after school
A large room or hall