Bedari held a three day theatre training workshop from the 4th to the 6th of August 2008. The workshop was held at the Bedari office in Islamabad and was attended by 8 people. The Communications and Advocacy Manager of Bedari (Mr Safeer Ullah Khan) acted as the trainer. The participants went through a variety of activities aimed at improving communication skills, breaking inhibitions, decreasing body stiffness, using theatre in awareness raising campaigns, understanding the basic concepts of theatre and acting and increasing confidence. Examples of activities include various role play exercises, team building and improvisation.

The feedback received from the participants was unanimously positive. Most of the participants were of the view that the time was short and it was suggested by the participants that the time for the training should be increased by at least two days. It has been suggested that the participants should be able to give a short performance at the end of the training.

Bedari has taken these suggestions seriously and would incorporate them in its future training programs.