This list of theatre companies and productions is not comprehensive and inclusion does not imply endorsement or recommendation by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. If you would like to suggest a production or company to be added to this list, send details, including a website if possible, by email

Aesop's Travelling Theatre Company
Specialist in Theatre in Education, ATTC perform in schools, art centres and theatres nationally throughout the year with plays and workshops specifically written and designed for Nursery, Infant and Junior age groups.
Their production 'Not Such an Ugly Duckling' is suitable for ages 2 to 7 years, and adapts the story using puppetry, humour, music and songs to gently conveys the message that bullying is hurtful and wrong.
More information on the ATTC website

Act On Info Theatre Company
Act On Info have been delivering issue-based drama workshops since 1999. Their Anti-Bullying Workshops, which began in partnership with Greater Manchester Healthy Schools Team, are fully interactive using hot seating and forum theatre techniques to allow the pupils to explore the issues of bullying and the roles of 'bully', 'victim' and 'bystander'. Act On Info are experienced in working with an existing anti-bullying policy or helping to revise or devise a new policy. Workshops are available for KS2 and KS3. Act On Info also offer a 'Play in a Day' workshop on the theme of bullying and peer pressure for KS2. The class work with an actor for a full day, performing the play at the end of the day. For more information visit the Act On Info website, ring 07748 870 825, or email info@actoninfo.com

Actionwork
An ABA member, Actionwork produces touring shows and workshops, produces films with young people, and provides seminars for Anti-Bullying Conferences, training for School Governors, INSET for teachers, support for GCSE students, and creative research for government initiatives.
Actionwork specialises in empowerment and peace programmes with young people, including dealing with issues such as bullying, racism, homophobia, and disability. For more details go to the Actionwork website or enquire by email or by phone - 01934 815163

The Anti-Bullying Magician
Uses magic routines, comedy and audience participation to get across the anti-bullying message. The show is designed for Key Stage 1 & 2 children and uses the 'BAND' acronym, which allows the children to easily remember the key points.The BAND acronym stands for:

   B - Bullying is not okay - What is bullying and exploring the types of bullying.
   A - Ask for help - Exploring how to ask for help.
   N - Nobody deserves to be bullied - Why children bully.
   D - do your part - Looking at what the whole school can do to stop bullying from happening.

More information on the Anti-Bullying Magician website

Box Clever
Box Clever's production The Hate Play will be available again from September 2010. The play covers bullying and victimisation and how individuals and groups can make a stand against bullying and hate crime. The Hate Play was used as the starting point for a pioneering anti-bullying project which ran in ten secondary schools in Sutton in autumn 2008. The project culminated in the launch of a website which showcases the students' work and provides suggestions for teachers wanting to harness creativity to address bullying.
Box Clever also offer a workshop called the PSHE Workbox, which uses drama and interactive exercises to explore one of three areas - sex education, bullying or drugs.
020 7357 0550 admin@boxclevertheatre.com

Caught In The Act
Established in 1989, this TIE company works within the national curriculum, in schools and in PRUs, youth clubs, colleges, youth offending teams and prisons. Three anti-bullying projects (for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3) aim to support young people by promoting a positive sense of self and building the confidence to cope with change. Workshops combine performance, facilitated discussion and drama games. There is a strong emphasis on making activities inclusive and co-operative in order to reinforce a sense of mutual support within the group. More information on the Caught in the Act website
Email: jenny@caughtintheact.co.uk
Tel: 01608 659555 www.caughtintheact.co.uk

Collingwood Learning
Educational consultancy based in West Yorkshire, which uses theatre and workshops to address a range of issues in schools, including bullying

Email: lindsay@collingwoodlearning.com

Tel: 01484 681025/  07901 736684

Freedom Theatre UK
Based in Bath, Freedom Theatre took their anti-bullying production 'It Wasn't Me' around the South West during Anti-Bullying Week in 2008 and 2007. This year the production will be touring between 9 November and 20 November.

For more information or to book visit the Freedom Theatre website or use the following contact details:
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1225 851651
Email: info@freedomtheatre.co.uk

Futures Theatre Company
Established since 1992, Futures Theatre company are based in London and deliver touring theatre productions and educational workshop programmes to explore social justice issues. The company tour twice a year and will be touring in autumn 2010 with Fear to Bully an interactive production exploring the transition from primary to secondary school with reference to cyber and text message bullying and Sweet Love touring in Spring 2011 raising awareness of sexual bullying. www.futurestheatrecompany.co.uk for further information.

Loudmouth Education & Training
Loudmouth create and run theatre in education programmes for young people on personal, social and health education and accessible training for adults to aid personal and professional development.
Current programmes include 'Helping Hands: Helping Children to Create Positive Relationships' - which addresses positive relationships, bullying and domestic abuse, and is aimed at years 4, 5 and 6. Loudmouth also provide a domestic abuse awareness programme for local communities.

For more details of these and other programmes, go to the Loudmouth website 

PlayRight Theatre Company
Playright is a Theatre in Education Company based in East Anglia. Their Anti-Bullying Show is annually redesigned to co-ordinate with the theme of Anti-Bullying Week. Currently performing ‘Cyber Attacks’ – where, through interactive workshop sections, Key Stage 2 students help the Anti-Bullying Spy complete a series of missions to help/stop a variety of weird and whacky characters. They not only have to solve cases of Cyber Bullying, but also raise the self esteem of some of the characters in the show.
To get in touch with PlayRight call 07794 621055, email admin@playrighttheatre.co.uk or go to the Playright website

Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company
This company uses performance to help train professionals working with children and young people, as well as putting on productions at conferences and in museums and galleries. 
A recent production on bullying, called From The Edge, was commissioned by Bromley LCSB, and examines a range of issues, including racist and homophobic bullying. The production is available to other organisations throughout the U.K.. For more information go to the Spaniel in the Works website call 01453 751 925 or email

Take Away Theatre
This company has been running an Anti Bullying production "Hope" since 2007. In this time it has reached an audience of over 200,000 young people. It is next available to book during June 2010. ‘Hope’ uses drama and music to tell the story of three young people who are affected by bullying. It is aimed at Key Stage 2 and 3 and can be delivered in Primary or Secondary Schools. The play is informative, thought-provoking and entertaining and can be followed by up to 2 participatory workshops (of up to approximately 75 pupils each). More information can be found on the website or by phone 0800 158 38 40 or email admin@takeawaytheatre.co.uk

Tangere Arts
Based in rural Derbyshire, Tangere Arts tour throughout the East Midlands with theatre and drama projects aimed at young people, particularly in areas of social deprivation and rural isolation. 
Every year the company delivers a programme called "Moving on Up" which supports schools in exploring bullying, transition to secondary school and creating a culture of zero tolerance. The company has worked with Derbyshire County Council's ABC anti-bullying scheme and supported schools to deliver peer counselling support programmes.
Tangere Arts 0845 329 8013 tangere@avah.freeserve.co.uk