Criminal Justice

“This is really good, really helpful, you are helping us understand more about how we feel, and ​I am learning to communicate instead of being aggressive and physical.”​

“​Thank you for changing the way I think.”

“I want to join some kind of drama group when I get out. It's not just performing, but being able to share and talk the way you do, to try things out. I learned more doing it this way than any other course I've ever done.”

“​Odd Arts has given me the tools and the knowledge to communicate in a peaceful manner... I believe that these skills will help us in our everyday encounters with people whether its family, social or professional, or even random encounters... Learning these skills could be the difference between encounters ending peacefully or violently. Thank you to Odd Arts team for teaching us to be more aware of our communication skills and how to use them.”

“They now have the confidence to look at the issues in their lives, identify triggers to their behaviour and move forward in a positive manner.”

“The tradition of forum theatre has its roots in political activism. It aims to transform passivity, or misdirected activity, such as explosions of rage, into purposeful action thereby developing the self-awareness, will and agency to transform circumstances.”