Deborah Haythorne

Dramatherapist. Co founder and CEO of Roundabout dramatherapy charity. She/Her

[Rowan Tree DT @rowantreedt]

🎁 A gentle reminder this Christmas
For traumatised children, excitement can feel just like stress.

Keeping it low-key isn’t “spoiling Christmas”, it’s helping children feel safe.

Keep routines • talk through plans • build in quiet time • reduce pressure

#ChristmasSupport

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

We round up our #ChristmasCracker countdown with two jokes. The first is from team member, dramatherapist Andy Holloway and Roundabout supporter James Lark. If you are a fan of #chess this one one for you! 🤣Thank you Andy and James
https://t.co/kT72ekor6l

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

And our second #ChristmasCracker is from actor and playwright #LukeNorris. Our thanks to Luke for donating our final joke of 2025. Please support our work in 2026 and donate via @JustGiving. Thank you
https://t.co/WCI9NlGOx5

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

Now what do you call a smelly Santa?
Colin has the answer! Thank you for donating today's #ChristmasCracker Colin!
@RealBobMortimer @BillBailey @HarryHill
https://t.co/TzXJNag3kA

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

Call for more #dramatherapy provision for young people.

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?🎅🎅🎅
Can you guess the answer to today's #ChristmasCracker joke from Nick and Charlie? A big thank you to Nick and Charlie from @FWtheatre for donating the joke.
https://t.co/scEjyJUfiv

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

It's Day 17 of @roundaboutdrama's festive fundraiser. We're thrilled to share today's #ChristmasCracker, a joke from new supporter, Mike Wozniak @mrmikewozniakn @avalonent Our thanks to Mike.
If you love Mike's joke, please consider donating. Thank you 💚
https://t.co/9a5MsjpvaJ

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

Lovely to be joined by Lynn Cedar and Hazel, who came into the office for a festive visit today to wish everyone at Roundabout Happy Christmas.

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

Knock knock
Who's there?
Anna
Anna who?......
Thank's to our patron Matthew Spencer, for this festive knock knock joke #ChristmasCracker https://t.co/WA6wdQkK1V

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

It is already time for our 14th #ChristmasCracker. Today's joke comes from our very own Deputy CEO Adam Atlasi. A big thank you to Adam. https://t.co/gUkjGfFDQZ

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

A man walks into a doctor's surgery & he has a pancake on his head, a burger on his shoulder a strip of bacon over each ear....
Thank you to #JoBrand for ending the week with a fab #ChristmasCracker. If Jo's joke's made you laugh please consider donating. https://t.co/EdLr3hPwhJ

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

Today's #ChristmasCracker is from a very familiar character for #HarryPotter fans. Our thanks to Ian Redford for donating today's joke. https://t.co/CCNnsm3ob3

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

@britishlibrary @SuttonLibraries @WellcomeLibrary @EpsomLibrary @cheamlibrary Today's charity #ChristmasCracker is especially for all the #librarians out there. If you enjoy @roundaboutdrama's joke please can you share. Thank you 📚📚📚
https://t.co/ncJMWjEBMJ

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

We're thrilled to end the week with a #ChristmasCracker joke from new supporter, actor Mark Heap, a great way to start your Friday! Our thanks to Mark.
If you love the joke, please consider taking a moment to donate. Thank you 💚 https://t.co/RYDDt2xKNc

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

"#Supervision gives leaders time to pause so they can shift from firefighting to reflective decision-making When decisions are made from a calmer more holistic place they are more likely to be in pupils best interests" Grt interview with Toby @EdSupportUK https://t.co/uqKphVcJpX

[Community Action Sutton @ComActionSutton]

@roundaboutdrama have launched their Christmas Cracker Appeal, a small donation could help them fill the crackers with puppets, sensory putty, story books, art materials and much more.
Make a donation here https://t.co/f9tb4MgpgY.
#FestiveFundraising #SupportLocal

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped to donate to our #charity collection last night #LondonBridge @TfL we raised an amazing £1006.40! Thank you to the station staff Raheem & Linda for their warm welcome.
A big thank you to our choirs including the London Concert Chorus

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

What better way to cheer up your journey to work or school than a #ChristmasCracker joke. Here is actress Frances Mayli Mccann with today's festive #fundraiser. Our thanks to long term charity supporter Frances for this gem!
https://t.co/7fnezkmg1T

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

What is the most Christmassy dinosaur? 🦖
Thank you to @shelfcomedy for today's joke and surprise guest!
Please support our #festivefundraiser, Roundabout's #ChristmasCracker.
We are so grateful for your donations.
Thank you 💚#jokes #LOL
https://t.co/MuYGQaIVmR

[Roundabout Drama @roundaboutdrama]

It's day 3 of of @roundaboutdrama's #ChristmasCracker festive #fundraiser and we are delighted to introduce new supporters @shelfcomedy, who have kindly donated today's #joke, which we know you will love. Our thanks to them 💚 @UnitedAgents
https://t.co/Skli9EGzpD