A story of oppression and resilience.
Bad Lads tells the gripping and devastating true story of the boys held at Medomsley Youth Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s. Sold to the public as a “short, sharp shock” for wayward youth, the reality hid something much darker.
At a time when the cry for accountability is louder than ever, Bad Lads demands remembrance and calls for justice for these working-class men.
All shows will integrate British Sign Language (BSL), audio description, creative captions and presented in a relaxed environment.
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Post-Show Discussion
Friday 7 November
This performance will be shortly followed by a 30-minute discussion. The panel will include Jenny Sealey (Director), Dr Susan O’Rourke (Clinical Psychologist and a catalyst for the project) and members of the company.
Contains strong language and references to the play and the true testimonies of its contributors.
BSL interpreted by Craig Painting and held in a relaxed environment, with house lights up.
/"A hard-hitting look at justice and class - dares you not to look away!"The Stage
/"Accessible, striking, and captivating"The Spy in the Stalls
/"Rarely does a play address atrocities in such a head-on way. The effect is earth-shattering…"Northern Arts Review
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Meet the Cast
Performance Interpreter
Younger Jackie
Older Jackie
Creatives
Director
Writer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Captions & Video Designer
Wellbeing Practitioner
Audio Description Consultant
BSL Consultant
Movement Director
Voice Coach
Stage Manager
Technical Stage Manager
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