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A Woman’s Place
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In 2010, Citizens Learning is delivering two multi-artform projects in Scottish Prisons, as part of the Scottish Arts Council funded Inspiring Change initiative. The first will bring drama and arts to female prisoners in HMP Greenock.
Greenock Prison. Through drama, music, textiles and storytelling, prisoners will explore the place of women in society to create final performances which will be shown to other inmates and staff at Greenock, as well as their family, friends and specially invited guests on 15-16 April.
A Woman’s Place will work with over 30 female prisoners and will be managed by a female team which includes Directors Elly Goodman and Kate Black, Singer/Songwriter Carol Laula, Designer Rachel Mimiec, Writer Lynda Radley and Costume Designer Lynda Gray.
A joint statement from Jim Tough (Scottish Arts Council) and Mike Ewart (Scottish Prison Service) said:
“Human creativity is the engine by which we innovate, grow and define how we wish to live our lives.”
By introducing the possibility of change to some of the most vulnerable and damaged in our communities, the Citizens Theatre hopes to make a significant contribution to their rehabilitation. We aim to inspire change, by helping to develop new skills, attitudes and opportunities. The statement went on to say:
“The arts develop perceptual abilities and individuals’ recognition of their relationship to others; drama, theatre and performance allow exploration of role-playing and self-confidence; the patterns inherent in music can encourage development of language and communication skills. Creative activity builds trust, co-operation and respect”.
Listen to Elly talking about the project on AudioBoo.
Inspiring Change project in HMP Greenock
- 11 March – 16 April 2010
Dates
The Citizens Theatre is one of seven Scottish arts organisations which make up the Inspiring Change arts in prisons consortium.
Read about our Barlinnie Prison project.
Read the Inspiring Change press release.
