Using the arts in prison.

To help change lives.


Testimonials

  • Its been a beautiful thing, therapy in a way and given us the opportunity to be ourselves.

    Cast member, Rio’s Extraordinary Christmas, 2019

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After Time

Watch Kestrel alumni Brian talk about his experience of performing with Kestrel in Broken Dreams at the Royal Court Theatre in 2017, while completing his sentence at Category D prison HMP Springhill.

This film formed part of a series of four short films made by our Associate Artist Dorothy Allen-Pickard, exploring the complexities of navigating life after a prison sentence.

Explore Our Projects

Understand the projects we run and the intentions behind them.

Magnify

In August 2024, a cast of six Kestrel alumni actors created Magnify, a show from scratch, performed at the New Diorama Theatre to sold out audiences. Watch the cast and directors reflect on the creative process.