Intermission Youth Theatre’s ‘Love me to Death’
Two boroughs both alike in poverty, South and east where we tell our story. From past issues up to present gang wars Evading the laws to kill without cause. Then […]
Two boroughs both alike in poverty, South and east where we tell our story. From past issues up to present gang wars Evading the laws to kill without cause. Then […]
The Irene Taylor Trust is celebrating 21 years of its work in prisons (Music in Prisons) and now also in the community with ex-prisoners (Sounding Out) and young people in […]
This event is a festive evening of performance, exhibition and research celebrating the value of participatory arts for young people to be held at the refurbished Attenborough Centre for Creative […]
Beyond the Door is an exhibition of artwork, writing and music from prisons, secure hospitals, and by people on community sentences in the West Midlands. The work on display has been selected by Walsall Youth Justice Service […]
Synergy Studio is offering a free ten-week introduction to acting course for ex-prisoners starting in January. Participants will learn techniques used by professional actors and explore them in fun, practical […]
Inside Peace follows a group of inmates doing time in a Texas prison as they embark on a journey of personal discovery while struggling with society’s roadblocks and dangers. The […]
Homecomings features premières of two new plays of addicts heading home to the people, places and things that landed them in trouble. These headline a month of plays, talks and […]
Open Clasp's new production Sugar will be previewed over two weeks for International Women's Day 2017. This is an exciting opportunity to see the play in the first stage of […]
Run by Geese Theatre Company, the Other Side of the Wall is a three-day course on the use of theatre and drama with offenders and young people at risk of […]
Open Clasp Theatre Company's play Key Change is at the Battersea Arts Centre from 10th - 19th April. Originally devised by women in HMP Low Newton to tell their stories […]
Synergy Studio is offering a free four week radio drama project for ex-prisoners starting this May. Taking inspiration from the V&A's major exhibition on Pink Floyd, participants will learn how […]
This seminar from the Westminster Media Forum will focus on cultural funding in England: the new financial landscape, diversifying income streams and policy priorities. It will examine next steps for […]
On 22nd May, 6 - 7.30pm, join photographer David Goldblatt at the Town Hall in West Bromwich, where he will talk about his project - which was run in partnership […]
This day-long symposium is an invitation to artists, academics, policy makers and professionals working in criminal justice and women's services to consider the distinctiveness of theatre practices that engage directly […]
Prison Reading Groups' are holding their annual 'reading in prison day' at the University of Roehampton on 9th June, with key themes including: putting the library at the heart of […]
Voyage are holding an information day where delegates can find out more about their expanded Horizon Plus programme. The Horizon Plus programme will be offered as a structured summer intervention […]
On 20th June, the Prisoner Learning Academic Network and the University of Westminster are hosting a seminar looking at the role of the Prisoners' Education Trust and distance learning in […]
This one day course, delivered by Clean Break, is for theatre artists, early career playwrights and criminal justice professionals with an interest in the specialised field of theatre, women and […]
Synergy Theatre Project is offering two free ten week courses for ex-prisoners between September and November. Introduction to Film Production (4th September - 6th November) will look at different roles […]
Join engage Cymru for this event looking at supporting young people to reach their potential through arts interventions. The event will bring together youth offending teams, local authority officers, educators, […]
Staging Rehabilitation 1st November 2017 10am - 4:30pm The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ Tickets £55 - £85 This masterclass is for both theatre artists and criminal […]
Youth Music is funding Good Vibrations to run a series of immersive, day-long effective facilitation workshops for music and arts practitioners working with people in challenging circumstances. Their next one is on the 29th November 2017, and it’s a free workshop at York University.
Synergy Studio is offering a free ten-week accredited 'Introduction to acting' course for people with experience of the criminal justice system.
An evening celebrating the transformative, transporting power of music with the bands Inside Out and The Fish Police
Drawing Connections is a project with HMP Springhill prisoners and students from a local art faculty. This exhibition at the University of Cambridge displays the process and selected works, and also includes Koestler artworks.
13 - 17 March 2018 Oval House Theatre, London Book now 15 year-old James wakes up in a prison cell and can’t remember how he got there... Blackout is a […]
Hosted by Outside In, this year's European Outsider Art Association Conference focuses on the Artist’s Voice, celebrating the work of excluded and non-traditional artists and sharing best practice in the field through a series of presentations, key note speeches, and workshops delivered by artists and practitioners.
The Koestler Trust and The Prisons Mission present an exhibition touring central London churches throughout 2018.
New play tackling coercive controlling domestic abuse from the makers of critically-acclaimed prison drama Key Change.
Voices from the Row, curated by Nicola White, presents a collection of poetry written and read by prisoners incarcerated on death row at San Quentin state prison in the USA.
Join Prisoners' Education Trust for their annual lecture, this year on the theme of international lessons in prison education.
As part of their 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Intermission Youth Theatre (IYT) are reviving their 2012 production, Ring of Envy.
Workshops, debates and performances exploring how justice, truth and history have been produced over time.
Join The Change Collective (TCC) and some of their friends for a Summer ‘Dance With the Devil’; using an approach that’s emerged over the last few years, the night is part workshop, part Open Lab, part party in the kitchen.
'Transforming Criminology: rethinking crime in a changing world' will be relevant to those with an interest in: criminology, criminal justice, socio-legal studies, social policy, law, human rights, psychology and sociology; and includes dedicated arts in criminal justice sessions.
This new exhibition by Islington Museum explores the history and significance of Holloway Prison, the impact of its closure, and the memories of those who lived and worked there.
Devised and performed by men from HMP Springhill in collaboration with Kestrel Theatre Company, Broken Dreams follows a group of friends struggling with grief, guilt and the long-standing fight for justice from a housing system they believe has failed them.
A unique candlelit performance at Shakespeare's Globe from Intermission Youth Theatre, exploring Shakespeare's voice of the past and the young voices of today.
An evening symposium from Stretch Charity - the innovative digital arts and storytelling organisation that has been delivering projects in prisons and community projects for over a decade.
Join Koestler Trust and Justice Secretary David Gauke for the official opening of the 2018 Koestler Trust exhibition I'm Still Here, featuring performances, talks, tours and a pop-up art shop.
The Other Side of the Wall is a three-day course which invites participants to experience and practise a variety of theatre and drama-based methods for use in groupwork.
Koestler Trust's annual exhibition of art by offenders, secure patients and detainees entered into their Koestler Awards, on display at Southbank Centre. This year, the artworks have been selected by the families of prisoners inside, giving a unique and very personal edge to the show.
Since 1987, Geese Theatre Company has created and delivered the highest quality arts projects in secure and community settings. This celebration event includes a rare chance to see Geese perform and find out more about how and why they do what they do.
Co-produced by Clean Break and Theatr Clwyd, Thick as Thieves, a new drama from Wales Drama Award-winning playwright Katherine Chandler, tours the UK. This tense, revealing play explores what it means to care for one another and asks who, in a time of increasing disconnect, we expect to look after us.
Throughout the year, Geese Theatre Company regularly host a free Introductory Workshop to share their practice in interactive theatre, drama-based groupwork and training within the criminal justice system and secure institutions.
Join Changing Tunes for a night of music and stories from their participants, former prisoners and musicians.
Save the date for book launch and conversation with the artists of Operation Jurassic - a long term photographic collaboration between brother and sister Pablo and Roxana Allison.
Presented by Fio, this award-winning drama draws on the stories that linger from the notorious prison on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated.
Ikon exhibits a selection of the 30 banners made by female residents of HMP Downview and artist Lucy Orta for the Processions march, marking 100 years since British women won the vote.
Intermission Youth Theatre's modern re-telling of Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing looks at loyalty, trust, equality, gender and respect.
Play from The Big House, a theatre company working with care leavers and at risk young people, aims to get to the heart of what life is like for young people involved in gangs.
Training from Clean Break and Geese Theatre Company for both theatre artists and criminal justice professionals interested in the specialised field of arts in the criminal justice system.
Drop in to Tate Exchange for a presentation of artwork from prisoners across the country inspired by 'Op art in Focus', currently on display at Tate Liverpool.
Irreverent dark comedy theatre from Weighed In Productions working in association with Women In Prison. Written by Sarah Daniels, this show sheds a light on neglected stories of women caught in the criminal justice system.
Open Clasp present a follow up to Key Change, revealing the true story of what happened next for one of the women - and her relationship with her daughter - after her release.
Cardboard Citizens to livestream new forum theatre piece on prisoner release and universal credit from London's City Hall.
The Longford Trust's annual lecture features a panel discussion with current Longford scholars and actor Michael Balogun, chaired by Jon Snow.
Christmas carol concert at St Paul's Church hosted by Prisoners' Education Trust.
A Scottish Prison Arts Network (SPAN) event for Year of Young People 2018. A sharing of ideas and practice from artists, young people and researchers.
Safe Ground, in association with Hello World Productions, present a feature length documentary about the impact of parental imprisonment, followed by a community conversation.
Good Vibrations run a day-long effective facilitation workshop for music practitioners to develop their facilitation techniques.
An exhibition of work created during eight artist-led workshops bringing together residents at HMP Springhill and students from the local college.
The Poetry Society host screenings of three short poetry-prose films, a live gig, and reading from Joelle Taylor's new collection of short stories, The Night Alphabet.
A one day introductory course from Clean Break. For theatre-artists, early career playwrights and criminal justice professionals with an interest in the specialised field of theatre, women and criminal justice.
In this evening seminar Sarah Doxat-Pratt (University of Nottingham) will look at music projects in a prison context, drawing on a year's fieldwork with the Irene Taylor Trust.
Young Vic and Kate Hewitt present a dark comedy set on a prison at Rikers Island.
Synergy Theatre Project and Theatre503 present a production covering faith, death and family strife; written by former prisoner Martin Askew.
The first public performance from Staging Time, Rideout's performing arts residency at HMP Stafford.
Showing at the Royal Court, this devised ensemble performance from Clean Break's members subverts the representation of women in prison.
From Young Vic Taking Part. This new piece, created in collaboration with inmates at HMP Wandsworth, explores the stories of people behind bars and the resilience they need to face a world that moves without them.
Two events at De Montfort University's Cultural eXchanges festival explore art in prisons in Leicester and Staffordshire.
The Koestler Trust's first South East exhibition brings 70 artworks curated by people on probation to Margate's Turner Contemporary.
Written with support from the pastoral team at HMP Forest Bank and based on true experiences, this play and workshop aims to spark discussion about how one decision changes the lives of many.
A new play from Clean Break's Young Artist programme explores youth loneliness in London. Showing as part of Lyric Hammersmith's Evolution festival.
Hear some of the songs and stories of the Distant Voices project, which brings together some of Scotland’s most acclaimed songwriters with people who have experience of the criminal justice system.
The Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance’s first annual conference, held over two days in Newcastle.
Geese Theatre Company offers specialist training for staff working in community or secure settings with patients or service users who have mental health issues or personality disorders.
Poet Lady Unchained hosts another edition of Unchained Nights - an artistic platform for artists with lived experience of the criminal justice system - at Artsadmin's Toynbee Studios.
See live music at HMP Hollesley Bay, created by the residents in collaboration with The Irene Taylor Trust.
An afternoon symposium at HMP Thorn Cross to celebrate the conclusion of Theatre in Prison and Probation's Changing Stories project.
Echoes of Holloway Prison and Journey for Justice showcase three films that explore the stories of HMP Holloway, its people and its closure.
Four popular films present research-based and practical ideas and solutions to give an alternative take on crime, justice and punishment in the 21st century.
This award-winning play from Crowded Room features the true stories of five people whose lives have been transformed by a violent crime and explores the impact of restorative justice.
New event organised by HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), offering a over 150 free opportunities for professional development and networking across the country.
The Prison Choir Project returns to HMP Dartmoor for a production of the musical Guys and Dolls.
A collaborative project and art exhibition from academic Dr Susy Menis, Birkbeck School of Law, and artists Noriko Hisazumi and Fabiana Vigna.
Imagine If Theatre Company invites recruitment agencies and organisations supporting people with convictions to attend this event at HMP Hull.
Run by Tony Cealy, and suited to facilitators and group leaders who want to acquaint themselves with the challenges involved in working with hard to reach groups within prisons, probation and pupil referral units.
Screening of three films and live spoken word from a creative writing and film-making programme developed with probation service users in Lambeth.
Intestinal Fortitude Theatre and Jack Hess present the results of a 14 week prison playwriting project.
Following the success of its first gathering in 2018, the Shakespeare Institute is holding another one-day conference to consider how Shakespeare is used within applied theatre contexts.
This workshop explores the new research evidence on the impact of Shared Reading in secure settings.
One-day symposium bringing together researchers, creative thinkers, artists, and wider communities interested in policing and criminal justice with a particular focus on women’s transnational prison activism.
Clean Break is holding a day of workshops, talks and performances exploring the work of the women and criminal justice theatre company and its Members programme.
Gain an insight into the power of participatory dance theatre practices for working with people in recovery from addiction at Tate Exchange Liverpool.
Hear more about project led by professional artists and RSA Fellows alongside C2C Social Action, a Northamptonshire charity providing support to any individual at any stage of the criminal justice system.
From women's theatre company Clean Break, immersive production Sweatbox is a theatre experience that takes place in a real prison van.
Clean Break's Sweatbox invites you to enter the back of a prison van in which three women inside share their stories of arrival and anticipation as they are transported from court to prison, from prison to prison, from prison to court.
Shakespeare’s tragedy is remixed by Intermission Theatre Company.
Have your say on Arts Council England's final draft 10-year strategy at public consultation events.
Music from the latest band to emerge from the Irene Taylor Trust’s Sounding Out development programme for ex-prisoner musicians.
Join Cardboard Citizens at the Bristol Old Vic for a one-day taster and insight into its approach to Forum Theatre and other Theatre of the Oppressed tools.
See new music from participants on the Irene Taylor Trust’s Music in Prisons programme at HMP Risley, during a one-off concert at the prison.
See an exhibition of work and documentary screening from Miss Represented, a Brighton-based arts collective of young women experiencing challenging life situations.
Exhibition of Koestler Arts at Snape Maltings. Part of Re:Lease, which marks 20 years of the Snape Maltings' work at local prison HMP Warren Hill.
Play exploring mental health and human rights in the prison system, drawing on workshops with prisoners and former prisoners and in partnership with historians at University College Dublin.
Snape Maltings marks 20 years’ work with HMP Warren Hill with a day of performances and workshops.
An exhibition of art produced from the Special Unit 74 and HMP Humber's GRAFT Studio, in partnership with Novus and the University of Hull.
To kick-start National Recovery Month 2019, Liverpool John Moores University's conference profiles the work of the UK arts-based recovery community.
Prison Reading Groups and Give A Book host their annual celebration of what books can do behind bars.
Every year the Women's Support Centre, Woking hosts an Art Awards for women to submit artwork from in prison or through visiting the Centre. The entries are exhibited at the Lightbox Gallery.
A selection of Clean Break's writers come together to share what they have learnt from working on the complex theme of women and crime.
Artists Edmund Clark, Roxana Allison, and Pablo Allison talk about their experience of photography in criminal justice settings with Redeye.
An immersive theatre and dining experience at The Clink Restaurant in HMP Cardiff, developed by Papertrail and the Sherman Theatre.
The Koestler Trust's exhibition of art entered in to its annual awards will this year be curated by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch.
Prodigal Arts invites you to a private view of high-quality original artwork, prints and cards for sale, produced by prisoners from HMP Leyhill Prison. With music from Changing Tunes.
Information events from Clinks for anyone interested in applying to HM Prison and Probation Service's next grant funding programme for 2020-2022.
A new play from Futures Theatre and Somalia Seaton, shaped by the stories of women with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
See two new works in development from former Clean Break members Sonya Hale and Daisy King at The Bunker Theatre.
Koestler Arts presents a series of events to coincide with its annual exhibition at Southbank Centre.
Presented by Tale Be Told Theatre for the One Festival of Homeless Arts, On Hold is a take on the housing crisis from the viewpoint of families living in temporary accommodation.
Geese Theatre Company presents Playing the Game, a theatre of testimony piece using material from a series of drama workshops and interviews at HMP Peterborough.
A special Synergy Theatre Project event at The Royal Court Theatre, showcasing this year's Koestler Award-winning plays.
Discussion of arts in prison chaired by Ikon Gallery's artist in residence at HMP Grendon, Dean Kelland.
Yorkshire-based theatre company Imagine If is bringing its new production, Jadek, to theatres and prisons across the country.
Creative art pieces produced by men from five prisons across the North West and North Wales will be presented in Tate Exchange at Tate Liverpool.
An exhibition of art by Novus learners in North West prisons, inspired by the work of Keith Haring. For Tate Exchange.
Winner of the 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize, Shook examines the young men society shuts away.
Odd Arts is hosting Geo Britto, one of the first generations of students who trained with Augusto Boal in Brazil, for a three-day training workshop.
An exhibition and panel discussion celebrating the first edition of Dance Club, a dance and choreography course run at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
A kaleidoscopic view of what happens when a woman goes to prison, from Clean Break and Donmar Warehouse.
A one-day training course from Clean Break on how it uses playwriting in prisons to develop skills and confidence for women, and the commission process.
Good Vibrations' play-throughs are the culmination of its gamelan music courses, which help people in prison to develop crucial life and work skills such as communication and team-working.
The Irene Taylor Trust is holding a series of public performances to showcase its various projects creating original music with people in contact with the criminal justice system.
Rideout’s new show, In Plain Sight, is an interactive improvised promenade performance that explores the experiences of those who find themselves sleeping rough.
An installation at Ripon Prison and Police Museum that shares the experiences of current and historic female prisoners through audio, textile and photography.
Slides from the Art and HMP Grendon exhibition and a screening Samuel Beckett's Film (1965). With Ikon Gallery's artist in residence, Dean Kelland.
Written by Hassan Abdulrazzak and researched in collaboration with Prisoners Abroad, Synergy Theatre Project's latest play shows at Soho Theatre in London.
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery and Soft Touch Arts invite you to visit their second ‘Unlocked’ exhibition. The art on display was created by prisoners at HMP Leicester, HMP Stocken and by people on probation.
Manchester City Council and Odd Arts present an interactive drama performance to explore "Blame and belonging" for young people.
A Culture of Care: Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance national conference 2020
One-day training course from Clean Break for theatre artists and practitioners interested in the art of creating safe and transformative women-only spaces.
This one-day symposium explores the six-year prison university Shakespeare Trilogy project. Delegates will discuss the potential for new and innovative creative partnerships within the arts, higher education and the criminal justice system.
We’re six months into the global pandemic, and the future remains uncertain. Join us for a virtual hang out where we'll discuss, share and learn from each other during these challenging times.
Join us for a free information session on Arts Council England's Project Grants and hear from Richard Ings, the NCJAA’s Relationship Manager at ACE and the London Area champion for Arts in Health, Wellbeing & Criminal Justice, and John McMahon, Arts Council lead for Arts and Health.
This free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
This free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
This free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
Find out more about Geese Theatre's work in criminal justice and social welfare settings at this free online Q&A with their expert practitioners.
Join poet Lady Unchained and filmmaker Tracy Kiryango for a Q&A and screening of their new short film The Forgotten People, about racial inequality in UK prisons.
Hear from panellists who have been affected by the criminal justice system and used creative expression to make sense of their experiences and challenge issues in criminal justice.
Theatre company Imagine If are inviting people working in the criminal justice system to a free online workshop to share their experiences and get creative.
Join Birth Companions and Clean Break online for a special International Women’s Day event featuring performances and discussions.
Join Odd Arts and Company Chameleon for an interactive symposium on their unique dance drama project in secure settings
Join others interested in arts and youth justice for an afternoon of keynote speakers and focused workshops from seasoned professionals.
This webinar brings together artists, policy makers, and campaigning organisations to consider how arts practices can inform the recovery and transformation of the prison service during and beyond Covid-19.
As museums and galleries begin to reopen, Koestler Arts presents three new exhibitions of artwork by people in the criminal justice system.
Join us to launch our new guide, Creativity in a restricted regime: a guide for prison staff, with speakers from across the sector.
Learn more about how Shakespeare is used in criminal justice settings around the world with this conversation as part of the Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance launch.
Join an expert practitioner from Geese Theatre Company to find out more and ask your questions about their theatre work in criminal justice and social welfare settings.
Theatre company imagine if's new show devised by prison leavers debuts this August.
An online panel from Ripon Museums will feature speakers from the voluntary sector, academia and the prison service.
Koestler Arts' UK exhibition is back at the Southbank Centre, with pieces reflecting on loss, relationships and prison life created during the pandemic.
Theatre company imagine if’s latest production My Old Man goes on tour across the UK this autumn.
Changing Tunes presents an evening of live music performed by ex-prison residents, showcasing artists represented by their new label.
This online course provides an insight into theatre company Clean Break's work for theatre practitioners and students.
Poet Lady Unchained returns to host an evening of live music and poetry by artists with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
A new play based on real stories from women with loved ones in prison premieres in Brighton this November.
This year’s conference takes place online over three days and is packed full of workshops, talks and panel discussions.
An innovative photography project by Novus learners from HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross is being showcased at Liverpool's Open Eye Gallery.
Join a range of speakers to discuss access challenges faced by arts practitioners working in secure settings.
Join authors, poets and artists for a celebration of the power of words to build us up, to tear us down, to heal and to effect positive change.
The NCJAA welcomes you all to be part of this important discussion and to connect and learn about how we can move forward together in this new world.
4 April | Online | free How can we help more people to see that? How can we build support for action and investment in these areas? These are the […]
Date Tuesday 12 September 2023, 10:00 - 13:00 Location Online Are you new to working or volunteering in the criminal justice system? Do you have volunteers or staff members who […]
This event is co-delivered in partnership with Clinks Area Development Officer for the North and Northumbria University. We ae delighted to announce that Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuiness will provide the key note address.
A day of presentations, discussions and workshops on the arts in criminal justice, featuring findings from the Inspiring Futures project.
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) are working alongside Clinks Women’s Network and member organisation BearFace Theatre to bring you an exciting event that will bring together practitioners and organisations working, or with an interest in working with women in criminal justice through the arts or other ways.
Tuesday 26 March | 16:00 - 18:00 | Online | Free In this year’s Anne Peaker lecture we will publicly share the findings of the Inspiring Futures research project for the […]