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Outside Edge Theatre Company
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Beneficiaries
- Women
- Carers
- People with mental health issues
- People recovering from substance misuse
Activities
- Arts and cultural activities
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Substance misuse
Description
Outside Edge Theatre Company is the UK’s only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on substance misuse and addiction. For almost twenty years OETC has toured cutting edge theatre productions and offered free drama workshops to help people support their recovery maintenance. Founded in 1999 by Phil Fox, who was an actor and recovering heroin addict, the work of the company builds from Phil’s own experience of theatre leading from addiction to recovery. The company continues to work from the premise that engaging in performance and exploring issues through drama has the ability to bring about positive change in the lives of people affected by addiction. We support people affected by substance misuse to reach and recognise their potential, find an identity and build skills and confidence in order to support recovery at all stages.