Pilot Theatre present

Noughts & Crosses

By Malorie Blackman

Tue 10 - Sat 14 Mar, 2026 Archive

A captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.

“Why love, if losing hurts so much?”

Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love.

It is forbidden.

Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides.

A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge. As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger.

This gripping Romeo and Juliet story is by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman, adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz and directed by Esther Richardson.

Finalist for Best Show for Children and Young People, UK Theatre Awards.

Schools workshops and online learning resources are available alongside this production.

Please visit pilot-theatre.com for more information.

Venue

Main House

Overview

Time: 7:00pm, 10:30am & 2:00pm

Performance duration: 2 hours & 30 minutes (including interval)

Age guidance: 14+

Advisories: This production includes depictions of racism and its impact on physical and mental health, alcoholism, bullying, capital punishment, and violence (including domestic violence).
It also contains mild sexual content, some strong language, and references to sexual violence and suicide.
In addition, the show features loud noises, haze, and strobe lighting.