Community In Mind
At Drama In Mind CIC, we believe strong communities are key to the growth and wellbeing of children and young people. We recognise that every parent and carer’s role is unique, and that sometimes extra support is needed to help families thrive.
We’re excited to launch our wider community outreach programmes to include adults, Parents & Carers. These programmes are designed to build stronger connections between home and community through inclusive, supportive, and engaging opportunities. We’ll also be offering specialist SENDCo support for families who need a professional ear to better understand and meet their child’s needs.
Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply connect with others, we’re here to support you through:
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Creative workshops
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Informal meetups to share experiences and build community
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One-to-one support calls for advice, encouragement, or a listening ear, particularly for Parents/Carers
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Volunteer opportunities to be part of our work
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Interactive projects engaging hard-to-reach adults
Together, we can nurture confident, creative, and resilient communities—with families at the heart of it all.
Take a look at our latest projects below - for further information and bookings, please email info@dramainmind.co.uk
Next Up Live: Mini's
A Stage to Shine, Build Confidence and Have Fun
Next Up Live: Mini's is a performance event created especially for children and young people aged 3–16 years. It provides a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment where young performers can develop confidence, gain valuable stage experience, and celebrate their creativity
Whether it's their very first performance or they're already building their skills, every child is encouraged to step onto the stage, express themselves, and enjoy the excitement of performing in front of a live audience.
Every performer is celebrated for being themselves, with a focus on encouragement, confidence, and having fun in a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
What You Can Perform
We welcome a wide range of performances, including:
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Singing
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Dancing
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Acting
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Spoken Word
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Poetry
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Creative Performance
Event Details
Date: NEW DATES COMING SOON!!
Time: COMING SOON!!
Venue: COMING SOON!!
Age: 3–16 years
Admission: COMING SOON!!
Questions? Email info@dramainmind.co.uk
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us, support our young performers, and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of live entertainment as we celebrate the next generation of local talent.
No registration or ticket is required to attend as an audience member. Simply come along, enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, and show your support for our talented young performers as they take to the stage.
Important: All performers must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult for the duration of the event. Performance registrations must also be completed by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult on behalf of the child.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PERFORMANCE.
INNER BEAUTY
A Safe Space to Connect, Reflect and Grow
Inner Beauty is a creative wellbeing programme for young women and young mums, designed to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and create meaningful connections. Through self-defence, creative activities, reflection, and peer support, participants are encouraged to recognise their strengths, find their voice, and develop a more positive relationship with themselves.
What We Do:
Self-Defence for Inner and Outer Confidence
Our self-defence sessions help participants feel stronger, safer, and more confident. Focusing on practical skills, personal boundaries, and self-belief, these sessions are suitable for complete beginners. No experience is necessary—we start exactly where you are at and support you every step of the way.
Group Discussions & Reflection
Facilitated discussions and reflective activities provide a safe space to share experiences, build connections, and explore topics such as confidence, wellbeing, relationships, and personal goals.
Role-Play & Interactive Learning
Using drama-based techniques and role-play, participants can practise communication, boundary-setting, and decision-making in a supportive environment, helping to build confidence and resilience.
Creative Expression
Through drama, storytelling, creative writing, and art, participants can express themselves, explore their identity, and celebrate their individuality in a positive and empowering way.
The Outcome
Inner Beauty helps young women and young mums build confidence from the inside out. By combining movement, creativity, reflection, and connection, participants develop practical skills, stronger self-belief, and supportive relationships. Ultimately, learning that growth begins by showing up exactly as you are.
COMING SOON!
DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON!
Next Up: Live - OPEN MIC
A Stage to Perform, Connect and Grow
Next Up: Live - Open Mic is a performance event designed to celebrate local talent and provide a welcoming, supportive space for performers to build confidence, gain experience, and connect with others through the arts.
This event invites performers of all ages to take to the stage in front of a live audience — whether you are stepping up for the very first time or are an experienced performer looking to develop your craft.
What You Can Perform
We welcome a wide range of performances, including:
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Singing
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Acting
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Spoken Word
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Poetry
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Creative Performance
Every performer is encouraged to express themselves in a supportive and inclusive environment where creativity and individuality are celebrated.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 22nd August
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Casco Lounge, Lakeside, Essex
Age: 16 + (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Admission: Free
Audience members are also welcome to attend and enjoy an evening of live entertainment while cheering on local performers.
The Prize
All registered performers will have the opportunity to compete for the Season Winner's Prize, which includes a £50 cash prize, recognition as Season Winner, and additional performance opportunities.
The Outcome
Currently funded by Drama in Mind, Next Up: Live - Open Mic is more than a performance night. It is a platform for performers to develop confidence, gain valuable stage experience, and become part of a creative community that encourages self-expression and personal growth. Whether you are performing or coming along to support, we look forward to welcoming you to an evening that celebrates creativity, confidence, and local talent.
SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE FLYER OR CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PERFORMANCE.
Let's T.A.L.K. Youth Project
Our new launch, Let’s T.A.L.K (Training through Acting, Learning and Knowledge) Youth introduces NEET young people to careers working with children and teens. Through drama and role play, participants explore real-life youth work scenarios, build practical skills, gain knowledge and confidence to take the next step toward training or employment, potentially working with DRAMA IN MIND C.I.C.
Explore. Learn. Act.
A FREE interactive programme for young people aged 16–24
Are you curious about working with young people?
Interested in drama, creativity, or making a real difference in your community?
Let’s TALK Youth is your chance to explore what working in the youth sector is really like.
What is Let’s T.A.L.K. Youth?
Let’s TALK Youth is an interactive training programme designed to give you real insight into youth work. It’s discussion-based, practical, and creative — helping you understand the realities, responsibilities and rewards of supporting young people using drama as a tool.
This programme also gives you space to decide whether youth work, support work or community-based roles could be a future career path for you.
How does it work?
✔ Group discussions
✔ Drama & role play
✔ Real-life scenarios
✔ Creative activities
You’ll explore common themes, expectations and challenges faced by people working with young people today — in a supportive, relaxed environment.
Who delivers the programme?
Our workshops are delivered by:
🎭 Actors & performing artists
🤝 Experienced Support Workers
🧠 Practitioners with SEN experience
All sessions are part of our Community in Mind provision.
What will you learn?
The programme is made up of 6 interactive modules, covering key topics within youth and community work.
Throughout the sessions, you’ll take part in assessment questions using drama and role play to create realistic situations from the youth sector.
👉 There are no exams — just opportunities to show your understanding, ideas and current experience.
Why take part?
✔ Learn about the young people and communities we support
✔ Build confidence, communication and teamwork skills
✔ Explore a possible career in youth or support work
✔ Gain insight into real-life youth sector experiences
✔ Have your voice heard sharing thoughts, ideas and solutions to support young people in a creative, safe space.
Who is it for?
✅ Young people aged 16–24
✅ No previous experience needed
✅ Ideal if you’re exploring career options or personal development
Your experiences can make a difference. Your input is valuable. Let’s TALK Youth.
New Launch!
Welcome to Belong
Our programme uses drama-based learning, roleplay, and creative expression to help participants build confidence, strengthen English skills, and better understand everyday UK systems—like booking GP appointments or accessing local services.
Through fun, interactive workshops, people can practise real-life situations in a safe space, explore their own stories, and connect with others through creativity. It’s about learning new skills while also building friendships and confidence along the way.
The journey ends with a community sharing event, where participants celebrate their progress—whether through a short performance, creative displays, or personal reflections. This final event brings people together and shines a light on the voices and experiences of our community.
Parent & Carer Outreach Programmes
This project is designed to build stronger connections between home and community through inclusive, supportive, and engaging opportunities. We’ll also be offering specialist SENDCo support for families who need a professional ear to better understand and meet their child’s needs.
Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply connect with others, we’re here to support you through:
🎨 Creative workshops to enjoy with your child
☕ Informal meetups to share experiences and build community
🤝 One-to-one support calls for advice, encouragement, or a listening ear
🙋♀️ Volunteer opportunities to be part of our work
Together, we can nurture confident, creative, and resilient young people—with families at the heart of it all.
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For further information about any of these projects, please contact us via email:
Stand By Me
We are launching a new project called ‘Stand By Me’ aimed at reaching young adults (up to 24 yrs old) experiencing isolation and loneliness, particularly those who have few or no family or friends. This lack of social contact can deeply affect emotional health, motivation, and overall quality of life.
Through creative drama-based workshops, gentle storytelling, and interactive group activities, we aim to:
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Spark meaningful conversations and shared laughter whilst sharing our stories and life's ups and downs
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Help participants build confidence and express themselves.
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Offer companionship and a sense of belonging.
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Relieve feelings of isolation and promote positive mental well-being.