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 20 young people 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: 11-21 June 2025
Where: Bradford City Centre Venue TBA
Running time & age restriction TBC
Tickets: TBA on Bradford 2025
Company information
Performed by TBA
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
Music Consultant – Ian McQuaid
Lighting Designer – Andy Purves
Creative Producer – Ezra Nash
In partnership with JENGbA
further company credits to be announced.
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Casting Info:
PERFORMERS WANTED – RAPPERS / DJS / MUSICIANS
Common Wealth are looking for people (aged 18-30) to perform in an exciting new play. We’re looking for rappers, DJ’s & musicians who have a lot to say about media, politics and music. We’re creating a theatre show that explores the criminalisation of young people & feels like a club night, featuring drill, bassline, grime and other genres.
We’re interested in meeting people who love music, who have opinions, and want to be part of making change. You will be interested in sharing your perspectives on the world. No acting experience necessary.
PAYMENT
Core cast fee – approx £4000
Supporting cast fee – approx £1400
You’ll need flexible availability MARCH – JUNE 2025
WORKSHOP AUDITIONS
Tues 15 Oct 1-3PM – Girlington Community Centre, BD8 9NN 6-8PM – Great Horton Community Hub, BD7 3PE
Wed 9 Oct 1-3PM – Thornbury Centre, BD3 8JX
Wed 16 Oct 3:30-5PM – Huggy’s Gym, BD5 7DU 6-8PM – West Bowling Youth Initiative, BD5 8EH
Thurs 17 Oct 10AM-12PM – Frizinghall Centre, BD9 4HX 6-8PM – Common Space, BD1 3JT
Sat 19 Oct 2-4PM – Common Space, BD1 3JT
For more info email [email protected] or you can turn up at any of the workshops.