Search User account menu Staying safe info Culture on Call Collections Education News Contact HMP WINCHESTER Breadcrumb Hampshire Cultural Trust Social impact Criminal Justice HMP Winchester At HMP Winchester BearFace Theatre CIC, with support from Hampshire Cultural Trust, are continuing to deliver creative, active and participatory workshop programmes to positively affect prisoner’s attitudes, thinking and behaviour. Each programme is bespoke and unique and based on the individual and collective stories, ideas, values and experiences of the group. The outcome is different each time and does not always result in a performance but at the end of the programme the men share their work with other prisoners, staff and an invited audience followed by a questions and answers session. Following a successful pilot programme in 2018, further programmes were delivered throughout 2019. The most recent programme worked with men from the West Hill Resettlement Unit and presented, ‘Stuck in the System’ a performance of poems and spoken word about their lived experience. Feedback from ‘Stuck in the System’ participants: “I have been given the opportunity to share and create with my peers and actually see the end product. Looking back on the journey it is empowering to see the impact each person had in making this production what it was.” “This is the first time I have finished anything – I worked with my anxiety and found a way to work and contribute that was comfortable for me. I am important.” Invited audience member: “I cried! Also connected with a deeper understanding. Angry at how people get stuck in the system. “ The Spring 2020 programme was interrupted by Covid 19, but all partners are poised and eager for this successful arts intervention to resume in Autumn 2021. This poem was produced by the group before lockdown. JOY I want to be a better dad To help those in my path I want to be fulfilled I want all the cake…the metaphorical cake To be understood…for people to hear me I WANT PEOPLE TO HEAR ME I want to not want what I want Not want what I want I don’t want to want I want to be in a better place On a beach…alone Peace of mind & happiness I want to not need or want more than I’ve got I want to be free I want perpetual joy Joy…I want joy Joy is love for one another It’s waking up each morning It’s waking up each morning without the drama Walking down the stairs at Xmas with your kids begging to open their presents Joy…it’s in the desire for something New friends who I can sign with It’s no arguments Joy is freedom, freedom of expression It’s my son asking, “when you coming home?” Knowing that he’s never alone Joy is when my head feels clear & looking up is easy Joy is always my mum, always my family When I’m man of the house It’s the way someone looks at you When they appreciate your company Joy is Laughing Loving Laughing & loving And believing it It’s also a high welfare cheese burger, A chocolate milkshake & chips! StucK in the System How You Se Me, How You Don't drawing Previous Next SUPPORT US MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY Help our local museums, galleries and arts centres bring inspiring cultural experiences to our doorstep. DONATE NOW ABOUT US EXPLORE OUR WORK Our venues are safe and inclusive spaces, and we work closely with local and national partners to put collections, communities, and their stories at the heart of all we do. LEARN MORE Sign up to stay connected with news from Hampshire Cultural Trust First name Last name Your email address HAMPSHIRE CULTURAL TRUST Established as an independent charity in 2014, we promote Hampshire as a county that offers outstanding cultural experiences to both its residents and visitors. From museums to galleries to arts centres, we manage and support 26 venues across the county. LINKS News Work for us Cookies policy Privacy policy Accessibility Disclaimer Safeguarding policy Terms and conditions Useful info Concessions and discounts Image reproduction and licensing Your Ticketsolve account Your Digitickets account CONTACT US Hampshire Cultural Trust Chilcomb House Chilcomb Lane Winchester SO23 8RB 01962 678140 Send us a message Registered Charity no: 1158583 Registered Company no: 08986225 © 2021 Hampshire Cultural Trust.