Clean Break Theatre Company

We're thrilled to introduce our Patron, Lia Williams, reading the story of one of Clean Break's Members for our Big Give campaign. Coercive control is often overlooked when thinking about abuse, but it is so prevalent. Since being at Clean Break, this Member has reclaimed her love of writing, after having her passion squashed by an abusive partner: "Now I can write what I like, when I like, as long as I like or as little as I like." Help more women find their voices and thrive. Give as little as £1 and see your donation doubled today, at no extra cost to you: bit.ly/CBBG24

Clean Break's Big Give Christmas Challenge is now LIVE! This year we have set our target to £40,000, our most ambitious challenge ever. From now until midday on 10 December, every donation you make will be doubled by our champion funder. This #GivingTuesday, support Clean Break so we can help more women break free from cycles of violence and criminalisation, and forge new creative pathways for themselves. Double your donation: bit.ly/CBBG24

How can the arts help break the cycle of gender-based violence and criminalisation? It's 24 hours until our Big Give Christmas Challenge begins, and day seven of this year's #16Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. In this article, Clean Break's Head of Participation/Deputy CEO and a Clean Break Member share their unique perspectives on how survivors are swept into the criminal justice system, and how Clean Break can help break this cycle of harm. Read:

One week until Clean Break's Big Night Out, and we have TWO exciting new acts! West End Stars Bronté Barbé and Alice Ellen Wright will be joining us on stage, singing musical highlights and festive favourites. Clean Break's Big Night out is set to be a fabulously entertaining evening, which supports Clean Break's groundbreaking work, using theatre to change the lives of women who have been criminalised. Book your tickets: bit.ly/CBBNOtickets

Clean Break's Big Give Christmas Challenge starts on Tuesday! This year, our campaign platforms stories from women who have overcome experiences of violence and abuse, with the support of our Members programme. To protect their anonymity, we have three inspirational Clean Break community members reading their stories. All donations to Clean Break will be doubled from 3 to 10 December. Make sure you follow Clean Break and keep a look out for our campaign video on Tuesday 3 December. #16Days #ChristmasChallenge #GivingTuesday

Our popular trauma informed practice training for the theatre industry is back in January. Join Clean Break for our Leading with Kindness workshop, and learn decades of experience creating authentic work which tells important, challenging stories from in and beyond the criminal justice system. Sign up: https://ow.ly/T7hO50UgTZe

We're looking for a Development Coordinator (maternity cover) to support Clean Break's fundraising. This is an exciting opportunity to gain development experience and be part of our groundbreaking work, using theatre to change women's lives. Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/oXtx50Ua7UR

Are you a front line worker, working with women who have experience of the criminal justice system or who are at risk? Find out about Clean Break's Members Programme at our information session in Kentish Town. Thursday 28 November, 10am - 1pm. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/H1AU50U8Tg3

We're excited to let you know about our VIP pre-show and interval reception at Clean Break's Big Night Out, hosted by our Patron, Zawe Ashton. ✨ Enjoy complimentary refreshments and canapes before the show ✨ Live background music from Posy Sterling and Eden Rose, Clean Break Members who will be sharing their vocal talents ✨ The lounge will also be open during the interval, so you can skip those queues! Choose 'band A' when booking your tickets: bit.ly/CBBNOtickets

Announcing Scenes from Lost Mothers, a new production from Clean Break and University of Hertfordshire. The play shines a light on the real experiences of women navigating pregnancy and separation from their babies while in prison, designed for professional and educational settings. Scenes from Lost Mothers brings to life the findings of the Lost Mothers project, research project led by Dr Laura Abbott , in partnership with Birth Companions and their lived experience team. Available to book for dates in February and March 2025: bit.ly/CBLostMothers 📸: Ayesha Antoine in [BLANK] by Alice Birch at the Donmar Warehouse. Image credit: Helen Maybanks