Right/s

An ambitious, large-scale performance: part documentary-theatre, part large-scale immersive event, made by Common Wealth and Commissioned by Bradford 2025 City of Culture. Right/s asks the question – are we all innocent until proven guilty?

At times a club night, a courtroom, a citizen’s assembly – with action happening simultaneously.

Performed by a cast of rappers and DJ’s from Bradford, Right/s invites the audience to imagine possibilities as it tackles the serious subjects of freedom and justice, exploring the criminalisation of young people across society –and how knowing our rights can give us the power we need to shape our future.

Right/s takes us on an immersive journey from club night to courtroom and beyond, with testimony and true-life stories from young people – and a sound-score featuring drill, bassline, grime, afrobeat and house from some of the country’s most exciting artists. This vivid and electrifying world-premiere show will capture and celebrate what it means to be young in the UK today.

Show information

When: 21 – 31 May 2025

Where: Bradford City Centre Venue TBA

Running time & age restriction TBC

Tickets: TBA on Bradford 2025

Company information

Writer – Zia Ahmed
Director – Evie Manning
Associate Director – Dermot Daly
Dramaturg – Kirsty Housley
Production Manager – Tom Robbins
Designer – Sascha Gilmour
Choreographer – May McQuade
Composers – J3 & Wojciech Rusin
Video Designer – Catherine Woodhouse
Lighting Designer – Andy Purves
Creative Producer – Ezra Nash

Research & Development with the Performance Collective

In partnership with JENGbA

Further company credits to be announced.