The participatory arts change lives.
Our work.
Probation
Since 2021 we have been delivering weekly creative arts sessions in the Probation Activity Hubs in Sheffield, Leed, York and Manchester. The image above is a mural designed and installed in the Sheffield hub.
Youth Justice
Our work in Youth Justice is built around our long-term partnership with Manchester Youth Justice Service and is generously supported by Youth Music.
Prisons
Starting in 2024, our new prison based arts programme is funded by Public Health England which sees us delivering creative arts residency projects in all fifteen of the NW regional prisons.
Training & Teaching
Training and professional development are core to our existence. We established the UK's longest running (and best) undergraduate training course in Prison Theatre at the University of Manchester. We also deliver training courses in applied music practice. In all of our training, we are seeking to develop a balanced understanding of practice and theory, investing in their professional development and offering support that extends way beyond the classroom or lecture theatre.