Our Story

“All the world’s a stage…”

Back in the mists of time, when Arts-based training didn’t yet exist, our co-founders Richard Hahlo and Geoff Church crossed paths at the UK’s National Theatre. Alongside their careers as actors, they were delivering Shakespeare workshops to schools and community groups across the country.

For a long time, the Arts had turned to Business for sponsorship in return for promotional opportunities. But in the mid-1990s, the tide started to turn and businesses realised that the Arts could offer much more. The Arts brought creativity, expert communication, storytelling and improvisational skills — all of which could be useful in a business context. In this changing landscape, Richard and Geoff began developing work which bridged the gap… and in 2003, Dramatic Resources was born.

In the years since, Dramatic Resources has established a global presence with over 50 trainers and a team in nearly every continent. We provide highly practical communication skills training to global corporations and prestigious business schools, helping leaders to navigate everything from difficult 1-1 conversations to large-scale conference presentations.

Today, in the age of AI, our clients value our work more than ever. GenAI may write good copy in a fraction of a second, but it cannot deliver that copy in a memorable, engaging, authentic manner — nor can it get to the heart of a human story. Dramatic Resources understands the importance of turning data into drama, making a message stick with the audience, and changing their perspective. As leaders look toward a future where change is the only constant, they will need a new set of skills… they will need ‘dramatic resources’.