"I use an interdisciplinary lens to observe, analyse and interpret work designed and facilitated by BearFace Theatre CIC (BFT). This involves drawing on evidence based practice and theory from Applied Theatre, Applied Criminology, Sociology and Psychology. BFT uses a process that is co produced and ultimately participant led. This is achieved by establishing a safe and informal learning space that promotes play and spontaneous interactions within a group, allowing participants’ to deconstruct their identities through a guided process, enabling groups to share their lived experiences within an ethical and forward looking framework, ensuring individuals and the collective are protected from reliving previous lived trauma.”