Clean Break Theatre Company

New role: Collective Project Manager This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a groundbreaking new project. We are building something bold: a collective of women and organisations working side by side to end the unjust, unsafe and unfair use of remand against women in the UK. We need a leader who is not only strategic and organised, but also deeply committed to the power of lived experience, coproduction, and intersectional feminist principles. Find out more and apply through Women in Prison: https://lnkd.in/dQVwe8Jh

Read about the insights we uncovered from our arts and culture sector-wide survey on trauma informed practice. 🔍 In this article in Arts Professional, Head of Participation and Deputy CEO Jacqueline Stewart breaks down our research findings, and explains why Clean Break is a leader in this field. https://lnkd.in/eM6dy9qe

Celebrating Eddy Queens The Clean Break community is heartbroken and devastated by the passing of the vibrant, talented powerhouse, Eddy Queens. Eddy joined Clean Break in 2009, and was an integral part of our company for over 15 years. She was the embodiment of Clean Break's values, believing so deeply in the power of art to transform women's lives, because she herself had lived it. She used her own life experiences and her creative voice to make a profound difference for countless women. As an artist, as part of Nubian CoheARTs, she shared the message that women need not be defined by the challenges they have faced, and that creativity can be a way forward. As a fierce advocate, she committed herself to personally supporting women through their own recoveries. It is hard to imagine Clean Break's walls without Eddy's infectious laughter bouncing around them. But it is safe to say, the impact of her energy and brilliance is so great that it will continue to be felt by everyone who walks through our doors. We send our love and deepest sympathies to Eddy's family, friends and everyone who is impacted by her passing. In the next few weeks, we will be holding a gathering for Clean Break community members. If you would like to attend, please get in touch at [email protected] and we will share the details with you. Photo: Eddy Queens in Through This Mist, Clean Break, by Helen Murray

Commissioned writers are embedded into the fabric of Clean Break, which is why we’re putting the spotlight on them in a new, ongoing series on our Knowledge Hub - starting with a special #BlackHistoryMonth edition. In three short videos, playwright and dramaturg Somebody Jones shares: 💡 The powerful story behind her name 👩🏽💻 What it’s like writing with Clean Break 💪🏾 Her thoughts on the #BHM 2025 theme: Standing Firm in #PowerandPride Watch now on Clean Break’s Knowledge Hub: bit.ly/MeetSomebodyJones

I talk a lot about the exceptional Clean Break Theatre Company. I ran a half marathon for them in March and my admiration for their work just grows and grows throughout my time on their board. Now we are plotting an evening of JOY in December infused with fun, ferocious, female energy. This was one of my favourite nights last year and it is now a calendar staple. Raising vital funds for women who have faced unimaginable challenges through their interactions with the criminal justice system. We need PEOPLE. We need PRIZES. We need PUBLICITY. 📅 8th December 2025 📍The Other Palace, Victoria ⏰ 7pm If you are Victoria-based, or able to access sponsorship or prizes, or simply fancy losing yourself to an evening of hope to launch your Christmas season please get in touch. We would love for this to be spectacular 🪩

Coming up next week: build creative facilitation techniques into your practice Our Creative Facilitation training focuses on using theatre practices to safely bring creativity into your work as a facilitator or frontline practitioner of any kind. Gain the tools you need to deliver inspiring creative workshops, or to bring creative interventions into group work and 1-to-1 sessions. Limited spaces available, book here: https://lnkd.in/etsJRcpv

Bitesize Learning: Self-limiting Beliefs at Work Clean Break’s expertise makes us uniquely placed to support women in achieving their professional goals. In a new short video on our Knowledge Hub, Artistic Director and Joint CEO Anna Herrmann shares advice on identifying and overcoming ‘self-limiting beliefs’ - inspired by our Achieving Greater Impact training for women in the workplace. Watch for free on Clean Break’s Knowledge Hub: bit.ly/CBBLSelfLimiting

Clean Break’s Big Night Out is back! ✨ A seriously funny night of comedy, music and more, supporting theatre that changes women’s lives. Expect hilarious women, festive hits, sing-along moments, and the fun, vibrant community energy that you'll only find at a Clean Break event. Every ticket purchased will directly fund Clean Break's work, transforming women’s lives through theatre. Join us at The Other Palace theatre on 8 December, tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/CBBNO25

Bitesize Learning: Three creative activity tips for frontline workers 💡 Up next in our new series, Associate Artistic Director and Training Facilitator Lakesha Arie- Angelo shares three activities which we use on Clean Break’s Members Programme. These activities can support 1-to-1 or group work. They a great way to help people express feelings which can be hard to explain, and tap into the healing power of creativity. Watch the full video for free on Clean Break's Knowledge Hub: https://lnkd.in/eucmvAid