Marston is excited to announce a new partnership with the Synergy Theatre Project ("Synergy").
Synergy is an important charity that works towards rehabilitation of prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk through theatre, writing and live performance.
It produces plays in prisons performed, staged and often written by prisoners, most of whom have had no previous experience of theatre. Professional productions are also regularly staged at venues across the country, including the famous Soho Theatre.
Marston chose Synergy as its Champion Charity due to its unique and creative approach in rehabilitating ex-offenders. Active participation in Synergy's projects develops practical, psychological and social skills that are essential to rehabilitation and social integration. In addition, Synergy provides training and some paid employment to ex-prisoners in order to increase employability and help break the cycle of offending.
By also presenting work in the public arena, Synergy aims to challenge perceptions and create opportunity for dialogue between prisoners and the public. On average, 80 per cent of Synergy's audiences attend post show discussions.
Synergy's General Manager, Jennie McClure, commented: "We are delighted that the Marston Group has made Synergy Theatre Project their champion charity and are able to offer us financial support on a regular basis. Their enthusiasm and commitment to our work will be invaluable and will allow us to develop the work we do with prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending, and make a real difference to their prospects and aspirations."
Jennette Piekuta, Marston Special Projects Coordinator, said: "We are excited by the new partnership, and look forward to supporting Synergy in its inspirational and important work - in a practical as well as financial sense."
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Visit Synergy's website to learn more about their work.
For further information please contact Charlene Kumar, Corporate Communications Executive, on 01992 703784.
Monday 22nd August 2011
