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A Woman’s Place
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In 2010, Citizens Learning delivered two multi-artform projects in Scottish Prisons, as part of the Scottish Arts Council funded Inspiring Change initiative. The first brought drama and arts to female prisoners in HMP Greenock.
Greenock Prison. Through drama, music, textiles and storytelling, prisoners explored the place of women in society and created final performances which were 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 worked with over 30 female prisoners and was 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 planned 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
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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.
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Claire Northorpe ★★★★★
7th December 2010
I work With a group from this theartre doing "A Woman's Place" and it was the best experance of my life. I would advace any one thinking about doing it to just bite the bluit and do it you will love it. And i would like to say a big hi to the girls at the theartre and say a big "THANK YOU " xx claire xx
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Elly Goodman ★★★★★
2nd February 2011
Claire! we were so happy to read your message on our webpage and often think about our time working on 'A Womans's Place' which was a very special project to us, something we'll not forget. We'd be keen to get in touch with you (I'll send you my email address) - so please email me or call the office on 0141 418 6270. Wishing you well - Elly and Kate xxx