"Crime of the Century" Theatre Production by Chickenshed Theatre

The Chickenshed Theatre and London Met School of Social Science & Professions present:

"Crime of the Century" - 11th March 2024

This free in-person theatre event is scheduled for the following time slots:

• 10am
• 2pm

Choose a specific time and come join us on 11th March!

It is open to all students and staff within the School, including external visitors.
Be sure to get your tickets early, as only a limited number is available.

HOW TO FIND US

The event will take place at London Met, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB.

GREEN ZONE: BE3-02 ROOM

The bulding is a few minutes' walk from Holloway Road Tube station.

Duration of show: 45mins

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

Following three tragic deaths of teenagers associated with Chickenshed, the company embarked on producing a piece of theatre that could be used as a positive tool in the fight against the savagery of knife crime and gang violence. One of the teenagers was Shaquille Smith who at 14 years of age was the youngest child to die as a result of knife crime in the UK in 2008. Both Shaquille’s cousins, Daniel Banton and Jojo Morrall, became personally involved in the performance of the piece.

The resulting show, Crime of the Century, completed a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe festival to rave reviews from the arts press and since 2008 it has continued to tour to schools, colleges, universities, community centres, pupil referral units and prisons.

“…if the twenty first century will be remembered as the time we let our children kill each other, Chickenshed will be remembered as the theatre company who had the guts to ask how and why.” Time Out ****

Chickenshed has used this project to work with victims of violence and their families, perpetrators, the police, local authorities and community outreach centres. It is a potent tool for social change. The workshops, along with the performance develop a positive understanding of the conditions which lead to youth alienation and knife crime. Workshops are designed to encourage young people to discuss their fears and concerns, alongside hopes and aspirations for the future. We ensure that individuals are heard, their issues explored as we develop an empowered sense of how to effect change.

“It would be senseless for this production not to tour every senior school in Britain. The poignancy and power of Chickenshed’s piece earns it the right to be noticed and commended; not only by theatre critics but by politicians.” What’s on Stage *****

Content warning: Contains knife crime, the experiences of victims and perpetrators and gang-related youth violence.

EXTERNAL VISITORS

If you are an external visitor (not a student or staff of London Met), staff will be on hand in the reception area to offer you further assistance and guide you through the building. You are strongly advised to come 10 minutes before the performance starts.You will be asked to show your Eventbrite registration.

There is no need to print your e-ticket – just show tickets on your phone to our staff.

For additional enquiries, please contact: Anna Jakobczak, a.jakobczak@londonmet.ac.uk