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

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
In partnership with the London Borough of Sutton, Box Clever's production 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 two-month programme 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

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 2007, 2008 and 2009. For more information or to book visit the Freedom Theatre website or use the following contact details:
Freedom Theatre UK
5 Stambridge Cottages
Bath
BA1 7NN
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1225 851651
Email: info@freedomtheatre.co.uk

Futures Theatre Company

Futures Theatre Company will be touring with their new play Sweet Love in Spring 2010. Developed with Brook London and previewed at their conference last year, Sweet Love is an interactive performance which aims to raise awareness and understanding around the issue of Sexual Bullying. Touring between 8 March - 2 April 2010 Sweet Love is suitable for those in year groups 8-11. The company  offer schools a supporting programme which includes INSET staff training and accompanying resources. For more information or to book go to the website, ring 020 7928 2832 or email info@futurestheatrecompany.co.uk 

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 or call 0121 4464880
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

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