Based on more than a decade of practice Playing for Time Theatre Company presents the reader with a rich and invaluable resource for using theatre in criminal justice contexts exploring ideas of identity community social justice and the power of the arts. The book analyses and reflects upon the companys evolution and unique model of practice with university students and prisoners working sidebyside led by industry professionals. The work draws on diverse methodologies and approaches with chapters written from multiple perspectives including a forensic psychologist director playwright historian student and exprisoners. Crucially the voices and reflections of participating prisoners are central to the book. Providing unprecedented access to a significant body of prison theatre Playing for Time Theatre Company presents both an overview and analysis of an extensive body of work as well as offering perspectives on the efficacy of arts practice in the UK criminal justice system from 2000 onwards.