Chase Recovery hits Newcastle Under Lyme in style!

Chase Recovery team member celebrating success in Newcastle Under Lyme.

What a proud moment it was to officially launch Chase Recovery in Newcastle-under-Lyme on Thursday 30th April. The sense of community there is already overwhelming and to meet so many people all at different stages of the Freedom Programme filled the room with nothing but Hope, Freedom & Purpose. If anyone would like to reach […]

Wake Up, Sammy! Cara’s on the radio….

Wake Up Sammy with vibrant concert scene and motivational message.

…but ‘The Buggles’ were wrong, video DIDN’T kill the radio star! Cara Cox, director of The Detox Factor’s upcoming production of Wake Up, Sammy! was recently interviewed by Jason Forrest on WCRfm and asked all about the play, appearing soon at Stafford’s Gatehouse Theatre. Check out the full interview on Instagram using the link below: […]

Wake Up, Sammy! Getting closer….

Detox Theatre Wake Up Sammy - Recovery & Wellness Event.

Recovery does not happen in isolation — it happens in communities. Wake Up Sammy is a powerful piece of community theatre that brings lived experience to the stage, exploring addiction, detox, friendship, and resilience in a way that statistics never can. This is an opportunity to see the human reality behind local recovery systems. See write […]

The Detox Factor presents…

Wake Up Sammy with vibrant concert scene and motivational message.

Check out The Detox Factors awesome new promo video for the upcoming, amazing 2 day production of… WAKE UP, SAMMY! Click here to watch the video on Facebook or for further details check out our events page. …Robins appear when loved ones are near.

ITV NEWS – The Recovery Games 2025

Man filming ITV News at The Recovery Games 2025, outdoor sports event.

Our very own JP went to the Recovery Games with Cara Cox, Alex Blax, Ben M & Alex W from Chase Recovery. JP managed to get an interview on ITV news!

Recovery Street Film Festival Finals!

A huge congratulations to The Detox Factor for making it to this years finals of the Recovery Street Film Festival, with a little help from Voices at 62! đź’śđź’śđź’ś Watch our entry here:

This Friday…In TECHNICOLOUR!

Animated bird character enjoying popcorn at a movie theatre with "Detox Factor" sign in background.

We have the unveiling, the unmasking, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… This years entry to the Recovery Street Film Festival is going to get shown for the first time EVER! Join us at 1:30pm for a showcase of some of The Detox Factor’s finest work that led up this momentous marvellous masterpiece! https://rsff.co.uk/

!!!Sold Out!!!

Wake Up Sammy! event poster with "Sold Out" overlay, promoting a concert at Crown Theatre.

The Detox Factor’s first ever live theatre show, “Wake Up, Sammy!” has sold out! The crew have been working tirelessly to prepare for the “One Night Only” performance. Along with guests from: Voices @ 62 SUIT (Service User Involvement Team) The BAC O’Connor The Phizackleas Vicky Tollace & Family and our very own Jp & […]

Amazing Rehearsal at The Detox Factor!

Celebrating team success outside at The Detox Factor with a lively group photo.

Amazing Rehearsal at The Detox Factor today. We’re really blessed to have our friends from SUIT – Service User Involvement Team come down to join us and get involved!Robins appear when loved ones are near…Tickets Available Now!https://www.crownwharftheatre.org.uk/

Rehearsals have begun!

Rehearsal image for Chase Recovery theatre production, highlighting teamwork and preparation.

Do you love performing? Whether you’re an experienced actor or just looking to try something new, we want YOU to be part of our exciting new theatre show! No experience needed. Just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. A chance to create magic on stage, and be part of a fantastic team. Come along, […]

The Detox Factor – Lyrical Awakening

Group of diverse people in an urban tunnel, supporting recovery efforts.

The Detox Factor has burst into 2025 with their latest project, “The Lyrical Awakening” It started as a creative writing process but has turned into something much, much more. Stay tuned to see where this one is heading. #Rule62 Don’t take yourself to damned seriously

Don’t suffer in silence

suffer in silence

https://youtu.be/2ay7QYu2YKo?si=RoNxfCs3P4imxcta This emotional music video tells the story of a family torn apart by addiction and somebody finding hope through the love of a recovery community. We’d like to thank everyone involved in our Christmas project this year! Please reach out for help if you’re struggling. There are people who care on your own front […]

SUIT Success

SUIT Performance

JP and Cara entertained fantastically at the SUIT performance. The event was created by our clients at SUIT, with the brilliant guidance of Neil, Artistic Director of the Arena Theatre, SUIT‘s Creative Arts Lead Christiane, and volunteer Warren. performance.

Monster Mashed

It’s that time of year and we have a trick and treat in store you! Please enjoy our latest production… Monster Mashed! Mark Dodd Alex Black Pauline Mccartie Viv Groves Nicky Brooks Cj Mcflurry Murray Alex Wheatley Haile Rice Derek Moon Cara Cox John Paul Chapman  

Times Like These..

Times like these

Cara Cox & John Paul Chapman have been causing a disturbance again. They’ve taken the Foo Fighters classic and flipped it into something of their own to remember everyone we’ve lost along the way. You can listen to “Times Like These” here

Busy Month

We Do Recover

Filming the next Detox Factor project at The Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford at the end of the month. And finally….they’re shooting a video for “We Do Recover”. Stay tuned! You can listen to the audio track  below..

Fear Visualised

fear

A long time JP classic has been given a refresh by way of a lyric video. Now you needn’t just listen – you can now watch it!

We won the Recovery Street Film Festival

Recovery Street Film Festival 2023 Entry The film we are entering show’s the journey of someone in addiction. Being in trouble at a very early age, trying to fit in with the older crowd and how 20 years later they are still getting into the same kind of trouble. Upon finding a recovery community this […]