Forum Theatre Workshops & Drama-Based Learning
Training that people actually remember.
Most workplace training is forgettable. Forum theatre is not. Our professional actors play out the scenarios your managers face every day: conflict, difficult conversations, and inappropriate behaviour.
Your team watches, pauses the action, questions the characters, and tries different approaches. No one gets put on the spot. The actors handle that, while delegates leave with skills they can use immediately, and a clear sense of what they want to do differently.
We deliver in-person, virtually, and in hybrid formats. Bespoke or ready-to-run, we tailor everything to your organisation. We have been doing this for over 20 years. Want to see it for yourself? You can book a free 45-minute taster session for your organisation.
Testimonials
"It brought the theory of the module to life in a way that was memorable, meaningful and incredibly practical. Delegates were able to interact directly with the characters, ask questions, pause the action, and explore how to turn a non-productive conversation into a constructive and empathetic one."Freya Wilcox, CNA Hardy Insurance
"It was great working with the Resound team. In the lead up to the event they really took the time to understand our charity and the specific challenges our staff experiences. On the day the real-world examples paired with a healthy dash of humour to fully engage our Managers helped the learning to land in a memorable way once they went back to their settings."Jo Pike, YMCA
Professional Corporate Role-Play Actors
Real conversations. Real learning.
Reading about a difficult conversation is one thing. Actually having one is another. The gap between them is where confidence either builds or stalls, and practice is the only thing that closes it.
Our professional actors work alongside your trainers to give people that practice. They play colleagues, direct reports, customers, or whoever the scenario calls for. They are consistent, believable, and highly skilled at reading the room.
After each conversation, they provide feedback that is honest, kind, and focused on practical growth. We work with management development programmes, leadership courses, and assessment centres across the UK and virtually.
Testimonials
"It was really important for me that these scenarios felt real and that we moved away from traditional slide decks for this type of training. The feedback has been fantastic, and we look forward to working with you again in the future."Katy Thorpe, Global People Director, Kinly
"At Oldham College, we place a strong emphasis on management development. We invited Gill and her team to deliver workshops on difficult conversations at a time when the College was going through significant change. Our aim was to equip managers with the confidence and skills to handle conversations around change, performance and personal matters effectively.
Initially, I was unsure how the theatre-based approach would be received. However, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Participants found the sessions highly engaging, practical and relevant, with many describing them as the most useful soft skills training they had attended.
Gill and her team were professional, engaging and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them and look forward to working with them again in the future."
Video Resources
Short films. Big impact.
Our training videos are made with professional actors and built around the situations managers face every day: banter that crosses a line, performance conversations that go wrong, or the small moments that become big problems.
They are short, highly watchable, and easy to drop directly into a training session or use as a standalone reflection resource.
Testimonials
"Amazing videos which touch sensitive topics that managers face every day. Perfect in length, with real people you can relate to."Rachel Begbie, Regional Director of Human Resources EMEA, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
"A heartfelt thank you for the videos you shared! I’m truly impressed by how high-quality and practical this resource is for managers. Honestly, my only regret is that, after many years working in managerial training, I hadn’t discovered your channel sooner :)Kateryna Vasylieva FLPI
Thank you again, and I wish you all the best as you continue developing this amazing work!"
All our videos are free and on YouTube.
What we do
Learning & development business.
Resound is a learning and development business. We work with corporate, public sector, and third-sector organisations across the UK and globally, using drama, professional actors, and expert facilitation to make training truly land.
Our experience has shown us that what makes the real difference is not just the method: it is how closely we collaborate with our clients. We take the time to understand your organisation, your culture, and what your people are actually dealing with day-to-day. That is how we produce results that last.
If you want to do something different with your learning and development, the first step is a simple conversation.
Testimonials
"Many participants said it was the best training they had ever undertaken. Gill expertly facilitated the events and was very skilful in deploying her knowledge of the subject matter and the needs of our organisation."Pete Feldon, London Borough of Enfield, Adult Social Care
"They are simply the best I've ever worked with. Their modern, outside-the-box approach has made such a difference."Beata Szarka, A2Dominion
Our Dedicated Services
Specialist actor-led training programmes
Explore our full range of tailored workplace drama, simulation, and conversational learning solutions:
Actor-Led Corporate Training →
Drama-based learning and professional actors creating lasting behavioural change across organisations.
Forum Theatre Workshops →
Interactive theatre where participants direct the action safely from their seats with zero role-play pressure.
Corporate Role-Play Actors →
Skilled actors for one-to-one management simulations, assessment centres, and tough conversational rehearsals.
Business Simulations →
Realistic organizational simulations developing business judgement, commercial awareness, and leadership decision-making.
Leadership & Management Development →
Experiential leadership programmes moving beyond theory to cultivate authentic conversational courage.
Performance Management Training →
Help managers tackle underperformance early, hold constructive reviews, and navigate difficult feedback.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training →
Active bystander intervention and cultural compliance with the UK Worker Protection Act.
Get in Touch with Resound
Organise a taster or enquire
Complete this form to send your enquiry directly to Gill Brabner at Resound Training.