Theatrical Productions

All our productions are written following extensive research, involving a cross section of people from the partnership or client who has commissioned the play. The following provides a summary of The Garnett Foundation’s major theatrical productions:-

Twenty Years Hard Labour - by Amanda Osborne

With the Equality Act becoming law in October, this play provides an excellent landscape against which to position the key issues from the Bill. This face moving, witty, intelligent play puts Equality in Employment on trial, examining roots of legislation and its practical implications and progress. Equality in Employment stands accused of 'disappointing those who have believed in you, those who have fought for you and all those you needed to serve'. The verdict is in the hands of the audience and creates a inspiring forum for debate and discussion as well as delivering some useful insights for professionals in the field of Diversity and Equality, and implications of the new Bill.

I think the play is fantastic and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is extremely powerful.

Audrey Williams – Partner, Eversheds Solicitors

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Getting away with murder - by Ali Adolph

Change programmes and transforming working practices, invariably puts increased pressure on team working. This high impact training play features 4 characters, a customer and three team members, designed to explore effective team working and the vital elements necessary to deliver excellence. Specific issues addressed include working well in a high pressure environment; perceptions, assumptions and mis-communication; how language and behaviour impacts on team cohesion; and developing an inclusive working culture.

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The Challenge - by Lisa Evans

Over the last four years more than 24,000 people have attended events on diversity featuring The Challenge. The play is a full scale, professional theatrical performance. It is written as a training tool following extensive research and is deliberately designed to be provocative. Some of the issues raised include; race/ethnicity, bullying, disability, sexual orientation, stereotypes, ageism and religion.

The Challenge was developed with support from The South East England Development Agency. Organisations involved in the research included, local authorities, fire service, NHS, Royal Navy, RAF, Ford Motor Company and many voluntary sector organisations.

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Raising Your Game - by Amanda Osborne

A 30 minute play exploring management and leadership skills and styles. A team of four characters mirror common behaviours and situations found in the workplace. The play examines the importance of communication and team working, and how a dysfunctional team impedes productivity, and the delivery of an effective service. As the action unfolds we experience how leadership behaviours and styles impact on different people – both positively and negatively. The play provides a platform for transforming the way we currently work and exploring the benefits of collaborative working and team cohesive.

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The Dawning of Eve - by Amanda Osborne

A thought provoking 45 minute theatrical production explores how women shape and influence policing in the 21st century.

Performed for the first time at the Senior Women in Policing 2009 conference, 'The Dawning of Eve' explores why women are 'missing' from top and specialist roles within the police service. The development of this production was supported by National Police Improvement Agency.

An extremely powerful play that mirrors real life experiences from women within the police arena. It cannot fail to provoke discussion and debate about the issues that really affect women.

BAWP

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Every Child Matters - Communication Chords - by Amanda Osborne

A theatrical piece developed with the Lincolnshire Area Child Protection Committee to address and confront sensitive issues within the Every Child Matters agenda. The play addresses the impact of positive and negative communication with children and young people, with an emphasis on diversity and difference.

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The Leap - by Lisa Evans

This award-winning play, was researched and written following collaboration with a partnership of organisations led by The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This specially written powerful theatrical production expresses a number of messages relating to the sensitive issues surrounding diversity such as:- bullying, race, sexual orientation, mental health and age.

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The Monarch, the Peacock and the Chequered Skipper - by Amanda Osborne

A 30 minute theatrical piece written to examine the impact bullying can have on our working environment, how to tackle inappropriate language and behaviour and how to address bullying in all its forms. The play helps provide a catalyst to effect change and positive approaches to managing bullying within the workplace.

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