They thought it good

You hear a play

And frame your mind

To mirth and merriment

Which bars a thousand harms

And lengthens life.

Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew

  
 
 
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Theatre in Health

Hearth specialises in the use of professional theatre to raise awareness about current health issues with a particular focus on mental health.

The Hearth Centre’s work in theatre in health includes:

  • Short tours of our current productions which are tailor made to the needs of your organisation.

  • Writing new plays/ theatre programmes.

  • Using drama to research social issues

  • Interactive debates after all our plays using Theatre Forum techniques to explore themes raised by the play

  • Support of professional actors and directors to help community and user groups develop their own plays

The Plays