Bearface Theatre Cic

BearFace Theatre CIC invites genuine voice, personal exploration and the co creation of contemporary reactive work in a variety of spaces. We design and deliver tailor made participatory arts programmes using a range of creative methods to lift the voices of those who feel unheard. Sharing message through inclusive high-quality performance, storytelling and bespoke applied theatre projects we strive to affect positive social change for people who are often living on the margins of society. We aim to platform work wherever possible with an intention to open up a dialogue creating further opportunities for debate, conversation and connection. Taking a strengths-based and trauma informed approach, we believe in joyful, vibrant communication that is grounded by mutual respect, genuineness, empathy and positive regard for one another. We learn to nurture these values as a group, leading us to produce creative work that refracts old perceptions and thinking, developing personal, social and cultural shifts in perspective. The foundation of our work ethic is primarily based on connection and we continue to develop ‘through the gate’ initiatives that promote the strengthening of community ties. Where we appreciate the intricacies and challenges of multi-agency working we strongly believe in creating sustainable support networks. Working with a whole system approach we can learn from and therefore complement one another Currently working with. Women on Probation (Creating Change Programme 2017 - ongoing) HMP Winchester (Applied theatre project 2018 - ongoing) Women in prison HMP Send PIPE unit (Creative expression 2019 - ongoing) Swanwick Lodge secure Children's home (2018 - ongoing) Adults with learning disabilities (Cultural Pathways - entry to employment 2017 - 2019) At risk young people (Horizon 20:20 - Pupil referral unit arts programme 2017- 2019) Families experiencing abuse and violence from their young people (Break 4 Change Hampshire 2016 - 2019)