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DRAMA · MOOD AWARENESS · CONFIDENCE
Acting Up!
A high-energy workshop where young people learn to notice, name and navigate their moods.
Designed for every young person—not only those already asking for support—Acting Up! makes emotional wellbeing practical, memorable and safe to explore together.
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LEARN BYDOING
THE FOUR MOOD STATES
Energy changes. Feelings shift. Skills help.
Through movement, observation and reflection, young people explore how quickly we can move between four familiar mood states—sometimes in the blink of an eye.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ROOM
Notice. Reflect. Choose.
Detect the mood
Young people observe body language, energy and expression to identify how a friend may be feeling.
Reflect it safely
Drama gives the group a playful, structured way to recognise and mirror different emotional states.
Change the direction
Together, they identify realistic actions that could help someone move towards a more manageable mood.
PSYCHODRAMA · ROLE-PLAY · REFLECTION
A safe space to rehearse real life.
Young people face complicated friendships, social pressure, boundaries and difficult choices every day. Through carefully facilitated psychodrama and role-play, Acting Up! lets them explore those situations at a safe distance—without having to disclose personal experiences or get everything right the first time.
They can pause a scene, consider another person’s perspective, try a different response and see how the outcome changes.
LEARNING THAT LASTS
Practical tools for real moments.
The high-energy workshop is followed by a second class that reinforces the techniques. Young people practise applying them to stress, anxiety and low mood—including exams, friendships and everyday pressure.
“Many students told us they would use what they had learned to manage their anxiety before their exams.”
BRING ACTING UP! TO YOUR SETTING
Tell us about your young people.
We can discuss your group, aims, dates, access needs and the right format for your setting.
- Schools and colleges
- Community organisations
- Youth groups and events