Synergy Theatre Project

13/04/2026

‘I love Synergy and want to be in everything’ Participant 🤩

A few moments from our free Introduction to Acting workshop in partnership with last week. 

Over three days, young people aged 13–17 joined us to try something new, build confidence, and get a feel for what acting is all about.

No experience needed. Just curiosity, energy, and a willingness to give it a go.

‘This felt like a safe place for the kids to be’ Parent

📸 Lidia Crisafulli

25/03/2026

People in prison are often reduced to numbers - a statistic in a report or a line in a document. Theatre does something those reports can’t.

When stories are shared live, in a room full of people, they stop being abstract and they become human.

Read more in this article from Positive News:�

A theatre project brings prisoners to the stage, challenging how society sees them – and how they see themselves

27/02/2026

24 hours. One brief. No time to overthink…

This week, seven writers stepped into our Rapid Response workshop for ages 50+. They took inspiration from Lifers by Evan Placey and each created brand new scene in just one day. Esther directed, and we welcomed Peter Wight and James Backway from the cast to do the readings.

Fast, instinctive, and rooted in lived experience - this is what happens when you give writers the space (and the clock) to respond in real time.

‘I loved it - can we do it again?’ Frank �
‘I loved how quick the turnaround was. It really lit a fire under me’ JR

‘The words bounced off the page. They moved swiftly and elegantly and with feeling. There was a great freshness to the work’ Peter

‘It was so satisfying to revisit the world of Lifers. It was a joy.’ James

05/02/2026

We’re proud to share that Lifers has been shortlisted for an Etties Drama Award 🖤

The Etties celebrate the shows that take risks, work small, and hit hard - the kind of theatre that lives and breathes in fringe spaces.

To be recognised alongside such bold, intimate work means a lot to us.

Huge thanks to for the nod, and to everyone who made Lifers what it is.

03/02/2026

We buried the wonderful, big hearted, creative, wild, one off Irish traveller Damo yesterday. He wrote our first film The Rains of Fear which you can catch on our YouTube. He blazed brightly 😭💔❤️

19/12/2025

2025, you were a whirlwind!

From unforgettable performances and writing, to bold new stories and creative workshops for all ages, we couldn’t have done it without our brilliant artists, audiences, and supporters.

Here’s to everyone who’s been part of the ride - thank you for making it a year to remember.

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03/12/2025

Behind every Synergy project is a community of people who’ve lived it. These portraits shine a light on the talent we work with - participants and creatives building new skills, new stories and new paths.
 
📸 Thanks so much to .studios for taking these beautiful shots. 

1. Alan
2. Anthony
3. Caroline
4. Clare
5. Daniella
6. Frank
7. Kofi
8. Natasha
9. Saadi
10. Sharon
11. Sue

01/12/2025

Our podcast workshop participants have been busy these past few weeks.

Led by the brilliant the groups have been planning, debating and recording their episodes and .

Aston, Amani, Theresa and Simeon took on modern art. 
Alex and Dean tackled the criminal justice system.
Quite big topics then.

Femi’s now off to weave the magic in the edit, and we’ll all regroup in a couple of weeks to hear the finished podcasts for the first time.

Sounding seriously good already. 🎧📻📡

30/10/2025

Creative masterclasses for ages 12–17 this November. Acting 🎭 Movement 💃 Improvisation 😂 Writing ✍️ Filmmaking 🎥

Each session’s different - real skills, real confidence, taught by real artists.

Taking place in North and South London.

Improvisation:
Wednesday 5 November, 6-8pm:  (Elephant)
Wednesday 12 November, 6-8pm:  

Physical Theatre:
Monday 17 November, 6-8pm:  
Tuesday 18 November, 6-8pm: Victoria Hall, Harrow

Writing for TV:
Wednesday 26 November, 6-8pm: Online

Filmmaking:
Thursday 27 November, 6-8pm: Victoria Hall, Harrow
Friday 28 November, 6-8pm: Southwark Playhouse (Borough)


To book email [email protected] or call 020 3475 5758



 


 


26/10/2025

What a ride. From first script read to final curtain call - Lifers has stormed . Massive respect to everyone who built this production - on stage, backstage, inside and out.

We came. We grafted. We told the story.

23/10/2025

🎤 Ever thought you could make a room laugh? Now’s your chance.

Synergy’s Comedy Skills Lab is coming to - eight sessions of stand-up, sketch, and storytelling led by writer/actor Ben Salmon. No fluff. Just finding your funny.

You’ll train where the pros perform - and finish with a sharing onstage infront of a live audience.

🗓 Fridays, 2 – 4pm from Nov 14 – Dec 19 2025
📍 21 Dean St, London
📧 Apply by 10 Nov: [email protected]



 
 
 


21/10/2025

Last night we hosted a panel discussion after the show asking: Can dignity survive a life sentence?

With voices from both sides of the prison gate - including former governors, reformers, and those with lived experience - this conversation dug deep into what rehabilitation really means.

🎙️ Thank you to our panellists:
• Lynn Saunders OBE - Professor of Applied Criminology, Derby University & former Governor, HMP Whatton
• Simon Scott - Head of Business Development, User Voice, serving a life sentence on licence
• Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.) - Chief Executive, Howard League for Penal Reform
• Kay White - Head of Service South at Recoop, Recoop