Important: This is a discounted offer. Further payment is required to obtain your tickets through a third-party website after booking on our platform (see details in the pricing information section below).

Can words be the greatest escape?

Welcome to HMP Ditchfield, where every week a group of prisoners are challenged to write their own plays. From boxing rings to the Brazilian rainforest, from painful pasts to wildly imaginative futures, these men discover that theatre is more than words on a page—it’s a lifeline, a way to reclaim their voices.

But when creativity clashes with control, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and laughter gives way to rebellion.

Witty, raw, and full of heart, Penned Up is a powerful celebration of storytelling, second chances, and the unexpected bonds that form behind bars.

Written by award-winning playwright Danusia Iwaszko, drawing on over 15 years of experience teaching playwriting in prisons, Penned Up offers an unflinching look at life inside.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of vouchers (one voucher is equal to one ticket) and await an email from us confirming your order. This email will contain further information, this is NOT a ticket.

2. Open your booking confirmation and follow the instructions to redeem your ticket(s) using the unique link or code provided. You must redeem your ticket(s) as soon as you have purchased your voucher to avoid disappointment.

3. Once you have redeemed your ticket(s) and received them via email, take them with you and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• One voucher is equal to one ticket

• Vouchers provide you access to discounted tickets on a third-party site

• Tickets retail at £20 (£18 for concessions), this voucher provides you with a link/code to reduce them to £10 (£9 for concessions)

Additional Information

• Running time: 2 hours + interval

• Contains strong language

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here