Synergy Theatre Project is more than just a theatre company. Formed over 20 years ago they work across theatre and the criminal justice system, including within prisons putting on work with prisoners, whilst the shows they put on will often include ex-prisoners in both the cast and creative roles.

That's certainly true of their next show, Providers, a new play about family, money and what we do when we don’t have enough of it. Not only does the cast include ex-prisoners alongside professional actors, but so does the backstage team.

We chat with Artistic Director Esther Baker about why Synergy does what it does, what it's like working in prisons, and quite why in an ideal world the company just wouldn't exist!

Providers comes to Brixton House 25 - 29 March. Further information available here.