This session explores the realities of working in the creative sector, equipping students with the knowledge to recognise unacceptable behaviour, understand their rights, and navigate professional environments with confidence.
Why train with Tonic? We are a leading training provider, offering courses designed specifically for the arts and creative environments. But crucially, each time you book a course with Tonic you also help support our work driving change across the industry. Win, win.
“I found the discussions were open and embraced perspectives very well, within an accessible framework.”
This workshop equips students with the knowledge and confidence to navigate professional environments safely and responsibly. Focusing on key issues including bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination, participants will develop a clearer understanding of unacceptable behaviour, workplace expectations, and the protections available to them within the industry. Through discussion, practical exercises, and industry-specific scenarios, students will explore reporting routes, duty of care, and strategies for advocating for themselves and others – helping to foster safer, more respectful, and inclusive creative working environments.
Participate session. Photo by Justin Slee Photography
What we’ll cover
What the law says about harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination, including the Equality Act 2010
The range of ways unacceptable behaviour could practically play out in a performing arts industry context
Blurry boundaries and barriers to speaking up
Duty of care and reporting routes
Advocating for yourself – and who else is there to do this for you
You’ll come away with
Greater understanding of what the law says around harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination
Greater confidence in understanding what this could look like within the performing arts, and the complexities around blurred boundaries and unhealthy cultural norms
More clarity on who and where you could go to if you feel unsure about something in the workplace
Increased confidence in advocating for your rights in the workplace
Yes, please email info@tonictheatre.co.uk to arrange a time to discuss your needs with a member of the team.
Yes, we would be happy to discuss bundling this course with others that we offer. We can also create bespoke sessions just for you. Find out more on our bespoke training page or email info@tonictheatre.co.uk to discuss what we can do for you.
Participateis Tonic’s programme of training created specifically for schools, colleges and conservatoires in the performing arts. It’s designed to help both students and staff address a range of topics in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion, to help them cultivate a safer and more inclusive training environment, and to provide advice and tools they can take with them. Find out more
Participate. Training created specifically for students of performing arts colleges and conservatoires, and their teachers.
All enquiries welcome! If you are interested in booking this course, or just need some more information, please complete the form below and one of our team will be in touch. Or email us direct at info@tonictheatre.co.uk.
