GlaxoSmithKline

GSK were looking to put together a challenging development programme to enable their managers to effectively manage their teams working to strict quality standards and procedures. After extensive research, Theatre & developed a programme which looked at organisational ways of working as well as individual behaviours.

"I would like to give Theatre &, many thanks for all the hard work, research and attention to detail which made this such a professional workshop. We've had delegate feedback saying "brilliant, best training ever". My thanks go to everyone who had an input into the preparation and delivery, not forgetting the fabulous actors who brought it to life and of course the tremendous facilitation!"
Wendy Wiggins, GSK.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Royal Borough of Kensington chose to work with Theatre & Development to create a Performance Management training programme. Key to the programme was the provision of credible, challenging training scenarios so that Managers could relate to and fully immerse themselves in the development activities. The focus of the programme was to support managers in dealing with challenging situations, improve people management capabilities and reinforce the benefits of understanding motivational factors in the workplace.

The Theatre & workshops were very positively evaluated and were a great way to inject energy into a rather tired if essential management topic. The quality of the scripts, actors, facilitators and administration were second to none.
Nick Alcock, Corporate Learning and Development Manager.

Yorkshire Coast Homes

Yorkshire Coast Homes chose Theatre & Development to deliver Equality and Diversity training for their Board, employees and contractors. The programme developed for Yorkshire Coast Homes was to raise awareness for Diversity and equality in order to help promote an inclusive working environment and service provision to clients.

"I have received some very positive feedback about the training including the content and the quality of your actors. The training fulfilled our training objectives perfectly."
Debbie Gordon, HR Manager, Yorkshire Coast Homes.

Suffolk Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

The client selected Theatre & to deliver Equality and Diversity training with the objectives of encouraging change and promoting best practice. Scenarios and exercises were developed in order to provide high levels of delegate interaction.

"The feedback from Board members and employees alike is that this is the best training yet! It has remained in people's minds as a positive learning experience. The professionalism, respect and knowledge for the subject are all reasons why we have recommended Theatre & to other organisations".
Sujata Gathani, Equality and Diversity manager, Suffolk Mental Health Partnership Trust.

Lyreco

Lyreco chose to work with Theatre & after hosting a Customer Service / Management Development demonstration. Our particular approach was essential in order to bring to life key behaviours for regional and area sales managers. Our client specifically wanted to focus on demonstrating ‘the right way of doing things’ rather than just talking about it.

“Theatre & did an excellent job of hitting our expectations. Delegates loved the training and we’ve had fantastic about the style of delivery. The facilitator was superb and the actors excellent. All in all a very good experience”.
Gavin Smith, Sales Director, Lyreco

Riversmead Housing Association

Riversmead chose to work with Theatre & as they were looking for more effective, memorable methods of training to the usual classroom style of delivery. A bespoke workshop was developed in order to closely reflect the challenges that employees face on a daily basis yet provide a vehicle for skills development that was realistic and engaging.

I would strongly recommend Theatre & to any organisations who are struggling to get buy in from staff on particular areas of work or initiatives. You walk away feeling that you have been entertained rather than taught, but the messages given actually STICK!

Redditch Borough Council

Redditch Borough Council chose to work with Theatre & Development to create an innovative training programme suitable for all levels of staff. The focus of the programme was to develop an increased understanding of the application of customer service in a diverse society.

"Theatre & Development have taken time to fully appreciate our training needs and have subsequently designed and delivered a very well received programme. Key outcomes demonstrate that assumptions have been challenged and we are on the way to seeing the new Customer Service Charter being fully embedded".
Sam Rose, Redditch Borough Council.

Blackburn with Darwen PCT

The client chose Theatre & to work with them in collaboration at their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) conference. Blackburn with Darwen PCT were looking for a training provider to make an impact with a subject that people find difficult to talk about, but in a way that encouraged delegate participation in a safe yet interactive way. Having previously seen Theatre & at a demonstration, the client felt out training methods would be the perfect vehicle for this conference event.

"We received fantastic feedback from the event with every delegate rating Theatre & either a 4 or 5 out of 5 for impact, understanding, delivery and engagement. Theatre & created a mood and environment that encouraged people to talk about a difficult subject".
Christine Hartley, Diversity & E, Human Rights Project Officer, Blackburn with Darwen PCT.

Departure for Culture, Media and Sport

DCMS chose to work with Theatre & after a recommendation from a council colleague as well as attending one of our demonstrations. Equally important was the Theatre & ability to develop bespoke scenarios and exercises which closely reflected the organisation culture of DCMS and therefore more accurately met their learning needs. The particular programmes were Diversity and Equality Awareness for all employees as well as a diversity training for managers.

"Culture challenging, professional and accessible. I have already recommended Theatre & to other government departments".
Marc Fearnley, HR Learning & Development Manager.

ECITB

Theatre & Learning were contracted for the second consecutive year by the ECITB to provide Engineering Construction focused theatre based presentations to Year 9 and 10 students in selected areas across the UK during an 18 week tour.

The aim of the presentation was to explore and promote careers in Engineering Construction and challenge gender and ethnic stereotypes. The presentation would additionally portray the 3 main progression routes into the industry and promote the 'goengineer' website.

Feedback from schools:

"I was absolutely delighted by everything from the organisation of the event to the delivery. Students really enjoyed it and we would love to have the presentation again next year".
David , Carmel RC Technology college.

"Many thanks for the presentation which was extremely well delivered and entertaining, as well as highly informative. The S2 presentation went really well and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed it and responded well. We felt that it was an extremely worthwhile event, especially for the S2 pupils."
Valerie Gauld (PT Pupil Support), Renfrew High School.

"A brief note of thanks to you for doing all of the arrangements for the 3 actors to carry out such a brilliant performance today - where do they get all that energy from?? The quick changes they had to do and all that vital information packed into about 45 minutes was unbelievable."
Cath Hartcliffe Engineering Community College (Bridge Learning Campus).

View an extract from the Construct Your Life/Engineer Your Future Roadshow 2008 an 18 week tour to Year 9 and Year 10 students in selected regions, nationwide.

School College Collaboration Project

Theatre & Learning are pleased to have been able to support the work of Careers Scotland/Skills Development Scotland on the School College Collaboration project; travelling the length and breadth of Scotland delivering workshops and presentations to Skills for Work Students from Stranraer to Shetland.

Clips and feedback on this dynamic presentation, from both students and staff, can be found on the Careers Scotland Website. Launch Podcasts

Aim Higher

Theatre & Learning were delighted to support the work of Oldham and Rochdale Aimhighers with an innovative Options choice presentation that introduced and explained the new Diploma to more than 3000 yr 9 students.

Additionally the highly entertaining performance used relevant media and cultural references to convey the importance of developing an open culture of life-long learning. The performance explored all of the routes open to young people after Year 11 with particular reference to Further and Higher Education. It encouraged all students, regardless of their Learning Style, to think carefully about their option choices and Aimhigher. It also stresses the help and support available through the Connexions Service.

First Direct

Theatre & Development worked with First Direct in order to deliver training for their in-house training team focusing on diversity and equality – specifically looking at the issues raised and the impact from a trainers perspective. The training also addressed the needs for trainers to role model best practice behaviours.

“Theatre & offered a high impact delivery through drama-based scenarios and delegate participation. What a different and engaging way of training our people”.
Karen McGowan, First Direct

National Museums Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool partnered with Theatre & Development to script and design an innovative training programme with the goal of raising all employees understanding of the application of diversity and equality to their specific job roles.

“I would unreservedly recommend Theatre & to any organisation. From the outset, working with the exploratory questionnaires and focus groups through to the design and workshop development, culminating in the eventual delivery and feedback of the programme. Theatre & have not only been reliable and responsive but have delivered a superb training experience”.
Mary Kenny, National Museums Liverpool

University of Essex

Theatre & Development worked with the University of Essex to develop a bespoke training programme to focus on bullying and harassment as part of National Ban Bullying week. The training workshops were attended by students and staff alike. The client was looking for an innovative effective way of raising emotive issues to raise awareness levels and really make a difference.

“I liked the professionalism of the Company, The preparation and research was very thorough and changes were accommodated to suit our agenda. Excellent actors and perceptive facilitator, we found the training to be cost effective and a perfect way to reach a wide audience. We have already recommended Theatre & to other partner institutions.”
Karen Stephenson, Equality and Diversity Unit