BEHAVIOUR CHANGE THROUGH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
WE CREATE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE REAL CHANGE HAPPENS
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WE ARE SIDESTREAM
Forget questionnaires, tick box exercises and passive learning
Real change happens through visceral, under-the-skin experiences that create lasting memories.
We craft immersive, evidence-based environments that provoke sustainable behavioural shifts.
Workshops | Training | Immersive Experiences
OUR MISSION
OUR SERVICES ARE SPLIT INTO THREE CATEGORIES
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS ARE IDEAL FOR TEAMS OF UP TO 100 PEOPLE WITH CLOSE-KNIT COLLABORATION, HANDS-ON LEARNING AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT.
Our award-winning immersive simulations cater to large scale audiences, delivering impactful experiences and creating lasting memories for corporate functions of up to 300 participants.
FOR BESPOKE INTERVENTIONS, JUST GET IN TOUCH AND WE WILL TAILOR-MAKE EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR.
What makes us different & where we add value
MOST TRAINING OR E-LEARNING PROVIDERS DELIVER OUTCOMES AT SURFACE LEVELS 1 & 2.
1: THE BIASED POST-EVENT SURVEY
DID YOU ENJOY THE TRAINING ON A SCALE FROM 1–5? (AND MOST IMPORTANTLY – WERE THE SANDWICHES ANY GOOD?)
2: THE SHORT-TERM MEMORY TEST
BACK TO SCHOOL. THE DREADED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST THAT YOU IMMEDIATELY FORGET. (HOW MANY QUESTIONS CAN YOU GUESS OFF THE BAT?)
THAT IS NOT ENOUGH!
WE BELIEVE IN ORDER TO DRIVE VERIFIABLE BEHAVIOUR CHANGE AND DELIVER REAL VALUE IN ORGANISATIONS, YOU MUST GO BENEATH THE SURFACE. THIS IS WHY OUR METHOD ALWAYS INCLUDES TWO ADDITIONAL STEPS:
3: BEHAVIOURS
WITHOUT BEHAVIOURS ANY TRAINING IS A “TICK BOX” EXERCISE. CHANGE HAPPENS THROUGH ACTION. THAT’S WHY WE USE EVIDENCE-BASED COGNITIVE TOOLS AND PRACTICE-BASED TECHNIQUES FROM THE WORLD OF IMMERSIVE THEATRE.
4: SIMULATIONS
ANY TRAINING THAT AIMS TO SPARK BEHAVIOUR CHANGE HAS TO BE ORIENTED ON REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. THAT’S WHY WE USE OUR AWARD-WINNING EXPERTISE IN CRAFTING VISCERAL, REALISTIC AND FUN SIMULATIONS, THAT CREATE LASTING IMPACT AND MEMORIES.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR ORGANISATIONS WHO WANT MORE THAN JUST TICK-BOX TRAINING.
WE CRAFT BOLD, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE THINKING, SHIFT BEHAVIOURS, AND DELIVER MEASURABLE, LASTING TRANSFORMATION.
NO PASSIVE LECTURES. JUST ENGAGING, SURPRISING, AND PLAYFUL LEARNING THAT GETS UNDER THE SKIN. BECAUSE WE REMEMBER WHAT MAKES US FEEL ALIVE.
Designed to shift mindsets and challenge set ways of thinking.
THE DEATH OF JANE DOE – EXPLORING MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA AND ITS IMPACT AT THE WORKPLACE.
THE ACCUSED – A 1950S MURDER TRIAL REVEALING WORKPLACE SEXISM AND BIAS.
TOP OF THE COPS – A 1980s IMMERSIVE PUNK GIG, EXPLORING DISRUPTION, REPUTATION MANAGEMENT, AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY.
THE UNFOLDING – A LIVE AUCTION CHALLENGING BINARY THINKING AND MORAL PARADOXES.
MARVELOUS IDEAS - AN IDEATION CHALLENGE USING MARVEL’S UNUSED SUPER-HEROES.
STREAMER THINGS - A D&D-INSPIRED SIMULATION FOR FIRST-MOVERS, FIRST FOLLOWERS AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY.
THE INNOVATION TOOLKIT - PART 1 - CREATIVE COLLABORATION FOR CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY – USING IMMERSIVE THEATRE TECHNIQUES FOR INCREASING CREATIVE SKILLS AND WORKING IN TEAMS.
PART 2 - IDEATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY – USING STORYTELLING EXERCISES FOR BUILDING DIVERGENT THINKING SKILLS.
PUBLIC SPEAKING & CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP - STRENGTHENING PRESENTATION SKILLS AND AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT WITH COGNITIVE TOOLS.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL & RESILIENCE WORKSHOP - BUILDING A RESILIENT MINDSET THROUGH “REWIND, REWIRE, RESTART.”
FUTURE-PROOFING THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY - A SCENARIO WEEK ON AI REGULATION IN FILM AND TV.
THE SELLAFIELD SIMULATION - A STRATEGY ECOSYSTEM NAVIGATING A HIGH-STAKES ENVIRONMENT WITH NO ROOM FOR MISTAKES.
OUR WORK IS AWARD WINNING
CORPCOMMS AWARD “BEST COMMS FOR A PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATION” - "THE DEATH OF JANE DOE".
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AWARD - "TOP OF THE COPS".
Frequently Asked Questions
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Any organisation looking for high-impact training that truly changes behaviour — that’s who we work with.
But if you’re only looking for training or e-learning to tick off your employees’ yearly compliance record, or if a certificate is all you want, we’re not the right company for you.
If that’s not the case — and you’re ready to go beyond the basics — whether you’re in tech, finance, healthcare, public services, or any other sector, we’re here to create something extraordinary for you.
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Simple. Book a call, and let’s explore how we can drive change together.
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No. Everything we do is tailored to your needs. If you want a pre -packaged solution, e-learning platform, video-library, AI-bot badly simulating humans, survey, or branded certificate, there’ll be other training providers that can help you.
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Something no AI platform can ever give you — a truly human experience, led by skilled professionals.
An immersive simulation is a hands-on, interactive way to learn by doing. It places people in realistic, high-pressure situations where they must think fast, solve problems, and make smart decisions.
We draw inspiration from theatre and the dramatic arts to design experiences that are engaging, emotional, and unforgettable. These simulations help teams build skills that transfer directly to real workplace challenges — and we have the experience and results to prove it.
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We can run experiences in-person, online, or hybrid - wherever they’ll be most effective.
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Our training goes beyond theory — participants take part, experiment, and put their learning into action. This leads to better understanding, stronger teamwork, and sharper problem-solving skills that make a real difference across the organisation.
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