First Act was a pilot project for people with experience of the criminal justice system in Birmingham, exploring themes such as family, freedom, and the future. The project was a partnership between Geese Theatre Company and Ingeus Justice Services delivered in four inter-linked phases:
– Information and demonstration sessions for Ingeus staff
– Drop in taster sessions for potential participants
– A series of 12 workshop sessions, increasing in intensity, culminating in a performance to an invited audience at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
– Potential referral for participants into Geese’s Staging Recovery Ensemble
This phased approach was taken to allow participants to get the most out of the experience and to help embed this new project within the service. The project, as a whole, helped to create a positive community, friendship, and a sense of belonging.
Commissioned by
Ingeus Justice Services
