Dates & Times

Fri 14 Nov 2025
7:00pm
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Pay What You Decide
Sat 15 Nov 2025
7:00pm
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Pay What You Decide

Pay What You Decide Info

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.

The system has failed these working-class men. At a time when the cry for accountability is louder than ever, Bad Lads demands remembrance and calls for justice.

Content Warnings:· Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Strong Language, incarceration

A Graeae production in association with Live Theatre. A new play by Mike Kenny, created from the testimonies of the Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey.

All performances will be audio described, creatively captioned and presented in a relaxed environment.  

  • Access Information - Theatre

    Seat size

    In our theatre the seats are 38cm (15″) wide and 44.5cm (17½”) deep. The seats are 44cm (171/3”) from the floor, and have an 8cm (3”) gap between seats.

    Armrests

    Seats have armrests on either side of the seat which cannot be removed completely. Seats on rows A, C and D have armrests which can be folded away and slot between the seat backs. On all other rows armrests are fixed and cannot be folded or removed.

    Legroom

    There is 30cm (112/3“) of legroom in front of each seat, with additional legroom in rows D and L, and in Box 1 and Box 2.

    Further information

    If you have any questions about accessibility our Box Office team are always happy to help and can be contacted on 01642 525199 or by emailing [email protected] - you can also tell us about your access requirements when prompted to do so during the online booking process.

  • Companion Ticket Scheme

    A free ticket is available to a companion accompanying a disabled person to an event, where it is an access requirement. To book a companion ticket or accessible seating as part of your order please contact the Box Office team on 01642 525199 or email [email protected]

    You can tell us about any other access requirements you have at the time of booking.