University of Birmingham HMP Gartree

Researcher Rowan MacKenzie from the Shakespeare Institute started volunteering in HMP Gartree in early 2018, facilitating drama workshops and working towards a performance of Macbeth. From this, the Gallow Field Players was formed – a theatre company who work with Rowan to put on performances of Shakespeare plays for their families, and prison and university staff – to rave reviews! You can read more about the partnership here.