Hot Seats - Recovery Group

A powerful evening of real-life recovery stories shaped through Hot Seats, an innovative and uniquely safeguarded group role play programme.

This event brings together individuals with lived experience who have completed an 18-week Hot Seats programme. Using fictional characters, participants explore and challenge negative internal dialogue with a focus on achieving more positive life outcomes. All sessions take place within a fully anonymous setting, where no personal history is disclosed.

This approach creates a safer, less emotionally charged environment, enabling deeper reflection, stronger engagement, and meaningful personal insight.

The evening will consist of a live script reading by participants (approximately 45–60 minutes), followed by a 30-minute Q&A where audience members can hear directly from participants and the delivery team about the programme, its impact, and how it supports positive change.

WHO THIS IS FOR

• Participant friends & family
• Individuals considering engaging with the programme
• Professionals or organisations interested in referral pathways
• Funders or partners looking to understand the model and its impact
• Theatre lovers interested in something a bit different

Whether attending from lived experience or professional interest, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how Hot Seats supports emotional wellbeing, builds self-awareness, and helps people move towards more positive life outcomes.

For more information about attending or hosting a group, please email info@ccc.scot