About

Public Interest is a major new work about freedom, justice and youth culture in the 21st century. Created for Bradford 2025 by Common/Wealth, and performed by a cast of rappers and DJs from Bradford, Public Interest explores the criminalisation of young people across society – and how knowing our rights can give us the power we need to shape our future.

Public Interest 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. Vivid and electrifying, this world-premiere show will capture and celebrate what it means to be young in the UK today.

Image: © Daniel Johnson Gray

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