Outside Edge Theatre Company

Who we are

Outside Edge Theatre Company is the UK’s only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on improving the lives of people affected by any form of addiction, including their families, carers and champions. For the past twenty years OETC has produced theatre productions about issues related to addiction, from substance misuse to problem gambling, and provided free drama workshops to help people make healthier choices and support their recovery maintenance. We have created over 50 award-winning theatre productions at venues such as Soho Theatre, Riverside Studios, Hoxton Hall, Shoreditch Town Hall and the VAULT Festival.

Our culture and values

Ambition: We want more people to experience life-changing theatre and increase engagement in the arts. We are committed to bringing our work to as many communities as possible and to share information about our unique work with other organisations.

Compassion: We do not judge participants. Our drama activities employ a personal, asset-based approach to identify pre-existing strengths within service users and the local community.

Creative: We engage with problems creatively and think innovatively about how to use theatre as a tool for positive change.

Effective: We are committed to increasing the efficacy of our services through rigorous monitoring and evaluations to ensure the best results and outcomes for participants.

Responsive: We listen to the needs of participants and our community, empowering them to help guide the direction of our organisation.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment where people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences are respected and valued for who they are. Please let us know how we can best support you, including any access requirements or requests for information in an alternative format.