SMASHED LIVE & ONLINE
A Standout Year for Alcohol Education in Great Britain
Smashed Live & Online
A Standout Year for Alcohol Education in Great Britain
In this blog, our bookings coordinator Meg Hampshaw reflects on the impact and success of Smashed for students in Great Britain this year, with thousands of young people gaining the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions.
In this blog, our bookings coordinator Meg Hampshaw reflects on the impact and success of Smashed for students in Great Britain this year, with thousands of young people gaining the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions.
Smashed is Collingwood’s global, award winning free alcohol education programme. Educating young people on the dangers of underage drinking and empowering them to make the right choices. The programme now reaches millions of young people across more than 30 countries, each adapting the experience to their own cultural context while staying true to the mission: meaningful, accessible alcohol education for all. You can find out more about our global programme here: Home – Smashed Project
Our Smashed Live programme is delivered to KS3 students through the use of powerful live theatre and interactive workshops. Led by our brilliant actor facilitators, the experience goes far beyond a lesson about alcohol. It opens up honest conversations about:
• Friendships
• Family pressures
• Mental health
• Academic and social expectations
• The power of informed choices
The revamped visual presentation introduced this year was met with enthusiasm from both students and teachers. Adding an engaging new dimension to an already lively and impactful show.
Smashed Online continues to grow as a flexible, year round resource for teachers. Our filmed version of the programme has been especially popular with both KS3 and KS4 students, giving schools the opportunity to deliver impactful alcohol education whenever it fits their curriculum.
This year, our team hit the road for an incredible 38 week tour, travelling nearly 7,000 miles across Great Britain. From Aberdeen to Cornwall, and from Cardiff to Newcastle, spanning around 28 areas across the UK!
In the 2025/2026 academic year, we reached:
• 74,000+ students through Smashed Live
• 4,000+ additional students through Smashed Online
A year of big achievements, and even bigger impact.
Smashed is Collingwood’s global, award winning free alcohol education programme. Educating young people on the dangers of underage drinking and empowering them to make the right choices. The programme now reaches millions of young people across more than 30 countries, each adapting the experience to their own cultural context while staying true to the mission: meaningful, accessible alcohol education for all. You can find out more about our global programme here: Home – Smashed Project
Our Smashed Live programme is delivered to KS3 students through the use of powerful live theatre and interactive workshops. Led by our brilliant actor facilitators, the experience goes far beyond a lesson about alcohol. It opens up honest conversations about:
• Friendships
• Family pressures
• Mental health
• Academic and social expectations
• The power of informed choices
The revamped visual presentation introduced this year was met with enthusiasm from both students and teachers. Adding an engaging new dimension to an already lively and impactful show.
Smashed Online continues to grow as a flexible, year round resource for teachers. Our filmed version of the programme has been especially popular with both KS3 and KS4 students, giving schools the opportunity to deliver impactful alcohol education whenever it fits their curriculum.
“This year, our team hit the road for an incredible 38 week tour, travelling nearly 7,000 miles across Great Britain. From Aberdeen to Cornwall, and from Cardiff to Newcastle, spanning around 28 areas across the UK! “
In the 2025/2026 academic year, we reached:
• 310+ schools
• 74,000+ students through Smashed Live
• 4,000+ additional students through Smashed Online
That brings us to a remarkable 78,000+ young people reached this year. A year of big achievements, and even bigger impact.
We also delivered Smashed Live in a number of SEN and PRU settings, tailoring the experience to ensure every student could engage fully and confidently with the session and facilitators.
“A huge thank you for having the team come in and deliver the workshop to our students. Both staff and students were highly complimentary following the session.”
– Devon Secondary School
Anonymous evaluations help us make sure we’re staying on track with the material that we deliver, keeping it fresh and evolving the session into something more. This year, we’re thrilled to share that:
• 91% of students said they enjoyed the programme
• 86% agreed theatre is a powerful way to explore difficult topics
• 92% of teachers said they would welcome Smashed back into their school
We also delivered Smashed Live in a number of SEN and PRU settings, tailoring the experience to ensure every student could engage fully and confidently with the session and facilitators.
“A huge thank you for having the team come in and deliver the workshop to our students. Both staff and students were highly complimentary following the session.”
Devon Secondary School
Anonymous evaluations help us make sure we’re staying on track with the material that we deliver, keeping it fresh and evolving the session into something more. This year, we’re thrilled to share that:
• 91% of students said they feel equipped to make the right choices about alcohol.
• 86% agreed theatre is a powerful way to explore difficult topics.
• 92% of teachers said they would welcome Smashed back into their school
“Our learners benefit hugely from such engaging, well structured and informative sessions, with facilitators who conducted the workshops with the utmost professionalism and expertise. We hope to invite you back again in the next academic year.”
North Wales Secondary School
We’re incredibly grateful for the clients, partners, and supporters who stand behind Smashed. This year, we welcomed visits from local MPs, councillors and CAPS representatives.
To every teacher who welcomed us into their school, every student who shared their thoughts, every actor who brought the story to life, and every member of our team – thank you. Your support makes it possible to deliver this impactful experience to young people across Great Britain. Here’s to another year of positive change!
“Our learners benefit hugely from such engaging, well structured and informative sessions, with facilitators who conducted the workshops with the utmost professionalism and expertise. We hope to invite you back again in the next academic year.”
North Wales Secondary School
We’re incredibly grateful for the clients, partners, and supporters who stand behind Smashed. This year, we welcomed visits from local MPs, councillors and CAPS representatives.
To every teacher who welcomed us into their school, every student who shared their thoughts, every actor who brought the story to life, and every member of our team – thank you. Your support makes it possible to deliver this impactful experience to young people across Great Britain. Here’s to another year of positive change!
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