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'Bridging the theory-practice divide: how theatre can enhance social work education' - Community Care

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Dr Ciarán Murphy @ciaranmmmurphy.bsky.social · 23d

'Bridging the theory-practice divide: how theatre can enhance social work education' - Community Care share.google/4qOlav4aF9HF...

By enabling social workers and students to experience real-world scenarios, theatre-based learning can help prepare them for practice

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · 28d

We have a team heading up to Inverness to take part in a conference exploring the challenges and opportunities associated within a #restorativejustice approach to criminal justice. www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/inverne...

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Inverness event will explore method that helps reduce reoffending rates

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is the event exploring #restorativejustice we are involved in in Inverness later this week… www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/inverne...

A Highland organisation is hoping to use a tried and tested method to reduce reoffending rates in communities.

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ACT NOW - Geese Theatre Company

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Sep 5

We've been reflecting on our ACT NOW project, a partnership with SIFA Fireside, delivering projects with people who have experienced homelessness. With an evaluation from Wolverhampton Uni due shortly, click here for some of our thoughts: www.geese.co.uk/news/act-now... #artandhomlessness

Project Evaluation

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Jul 3

We have been working with the team at SIFA to develop creative opportunities for people with experience of homelessness, under the banner ACT NOW.
Come and see their latest piece for free at the Blue Orange Theatre in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham on 17th July 2025 at 2pm: tinyurl.com/595hb58w

Recruitment, training, more.

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our Staging Recovery ensemble celebrated their 10th birthday today with a shared lunch, some poetry, the premiere of a new film and a q&a session. It was a beautiful thing.

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Jul 1

Great day spent thinking strategy with our SMT and Board. Generous conversations exploring the challenges of #artsinCJS but all full of optimism and hope.

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Tomorrow!

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Jun 12

Interested in the role arts can play in recovery? Join us at a free event on July 2nd in Birmingham as we celebrate 10 years of our Staging Recovery ensemble. Tickets must be booked in advance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staging-re...

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · May 1

Our latest newsletter has landed with recruitment, training, case studies and more... mailchi.mp/062b5dbf613a...

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 28

In the next two weeks we are in two different prisons, delivering two bespoke performances for different conference / training events and developing a new project with our community recovery group, Staging Recovery. Want to be part of this:
www.geese.co.uk/news/we-are-...
#artscjs #prisontheatre

Latest recruitment opportunity and news....

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 25

Come and join our team...

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 22

Come join our team: www.geese.co.uk/news/we-are-...

#appliedtheatre #artscjs #prisontheatre

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 7

We are recruiting for a performer / group facilitator to join our team working across criminal justice settings. After successful completion of a probation period this becomes a permanent position, with salary, 35 days annual leave, pension etc. #appliedtheatre
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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 4

Our latest e-newsletter is out, with information about a vacancy, some forthcoming training and a look back on projects delivered in the last month... mailchi.mp/a97c8b006a5b...

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 3

At @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsEngage25 conference. Interested to hear about a range of projects happening across the UK.

Growing with Substance - Geese Theatre Company

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 28

Great to work with @ciaranmmmurphy.bsky.social presenting our training performance Growing with Substance. Integrating interactive theatre and keynote presentations to train frontline #socialwork practitioners www.geese.co.uk/what-we-do/g...

working with parental substance misuse

Act Now performance at Crescent Theatre

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 26

See below. ACT NOW ensemble’s first ever theatre performance. At the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham this Friday. Get your tickets now…!!!

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Mar 26

Act Now...

... book your free tickets to this Friday's client performance with @geesetheatre.bsky.social at The Crescent Theatre! 🎭

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Following successful filmmaking projects and screenings, our Act Now ensemble are performing their first live piece of theatre next week!

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Online Information Sessions - Geese Theatre Company

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 24

Interested in finding out more about the work of Geese Theatre Company? Intrigued about the use of theatre in prisons? Why not attend one of our Online Information Sessions?
The next session is on Wednesday 9th April at 11am. Book your place: www.geese.co.uk/news/online-...

Our 'Online Information Sessions' are hosted by a Senior Practitioner from Geese

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 20

Over the last 2 years we have worked with our friends @sifafireside.bsky.social to develop creative activities under the title Act Now. For the first time, the Act Now Ensemble will perform at Crescent Theatre - March 28th 2.30pm. Entry is free but pre-booking is essential: shorturl.at/Z4MkZ

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 20

Still time to book onto our training course, taking place in London, next week.

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 6

Still some places left on our training course, exploring our use of theatre and drama in criminal justice settings. For more information or to book your place: www.geese.co.uk/what-we-do/t... #artsincjs #appliedtheatre #prisontheatre #training

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 20

Well, we thought we’d been busy in the last few months so just checked and it’s true: since January 2025 we’ve delivered 26 projects in 16 different prisons. #prisontheatre #artscjs #appliedtheatre

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 6

Kate, thanks for the lovely response. Maybe one day…. Or maybe we could come to you?!