Theatrical Productions

The following provides a summary of The Garnett Foundation’s major theatrical productions:-

Twenty Years Hard Labour - by Amanda Osborne

A thought provoking play that puts Equality in Employment on trial, ideal for senior level conferences, HR events, diversity celebrations, award events and training conferences. 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 fantastic forum for debate and discussion as well as delivering some useful insights for professionals in the field of Diversity and Equality. The piece was devised as the centre point of a celebratory evening for the Wainwright Trust.

The Challenge - by Lisa Evans.

Over the last three years more than 18,000 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.

The Mast - by Lisa Evans.

The Mast has been developed after extensive research and discussions with Senior Leaders in the private and public sectors and acts as a catalyst to dramatically improve Leadership Development Programmes.

This 45 minute production challenges leaders to explore their own language and behaviour and fine tune the way they interact with others and inspire them to improve their leadership performances. It demonstrates the effects and consequences of negative leadership patterns and portrays a model of inspired leadership that motivates individuals with lasting effects.

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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.

The Leap - by Lisa Evans

This award-winning play, was researched and written following collaboration with a partnership of organisations led by The Royal London 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.

This project won the PPMA (Public Sector People Managers' Association, previously SOCPO) coveted Gold level award for long term sustainable improvement in the diversity performance of an organisation.

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.

Zip up your Mouth - by Robin Hooper

Zip up your Mouth is designed specifically to tackle diversity issues within the housing sector supported by the Housing Corporation. Developed following extensive research, the play forms part of a project which looked at supporting the housing sector to deliver their statutory duties, whilst celebrating diversity and was inspired by the recommendations of the Race and Housing Inquiry. Over 3500 people have now experienced this stimulating production.

Your Money or Your Life - by Ali Adolph

A 30 minute theatrical production written following in-depth research which specifically addresses issues relating to gender. The play presents a realistic window into the challenges female staff face within the workplace. Your Money or Your Life provides a stimulating platform for further discussions provoking empathy and empowerment and leading to exploration of solutions.

Fair weather - by Ali Adolph

This 40 minute theatrical piece was commissioned by APCOA and focuses on the experience of Parking Attendants and their relationship with the public.

It aims to improve their interpersonal skills and find strategies to handle extreme confrontation and abuse.

This project won the British Parking Awards 2006 category for Innovation. It also won the 'Overall Winners award' and in the opinion of the judges the work represented "the single most outstanding example of excellence in the UK parking industry."

Ham Omelette - by Daniel Philpott

A specially written theatrical piece designed to highlight the need for customer led products and services. The play deliberately provokes the emotions of those with the responsibility for employing and developing people and illustrates the themes of commercial awareness and communication.