A powerful production is bring home the stark facts of underage drinking. Smashed, an international educational theatre production by Collingwood Learning and supported by Diageo, is visiting schools throughout Greater Manchester. The programme, which is in its 20th year, aims to educate students about the causes and consequences of underage drinking through interactive performances.
Smashed combines live theatre performances, interactive workshops, and digital experiences to educate young people about the dangers of alcohol use. Professional actors present a 25-minute performance, followed by a 35-minute workshop where participants reflect on the themes and answer questions about the choices made by the characters. The programme aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 'fostering a culture of health and well-being among adolescents.
' In the 2023/24 school year, Smashed reached over 80,000 students in Great Britain (Image: Supplied) In the 2023–2024 school year, 73 per cent of students in Great Britain said they were 'less likely to drink alcohol underage following the Smashed performance.' Nuno Teles, managing director at Diageo GB, said: "I am so proud that ‘Smashed’ has reached its twentieth year in Great Britain. "This really is a testament to the incredible impact of the programme worldwide, consistently delivering a fantastic learning experience for young people with a proven significant increase in understanding of the dangers of underage d.
