11-13 Sept 2025
Kailey
Kerry Wright
Who cares for you when your parent is in prison?
KAILEY is a bold comedy-drama about an 18-year-old navigating life alone while her mum’s in prison. A funny, and unflinching look at society’s forgotten youth.
Kailey’s mum’s been sent to prison, and she needs to grow up – fast. She’s just turned eighteen; first job, her own place, big nights out. This might just be freedom after all. But when you’re young and your parent is taken away, who do you turn to when things get a little too messy?
Inspired by writer Kerry Wright’s own lived experience, KAILEY is a bold new play that shines a light on society’s forgotten young people. Funny and searingly honest, KAILEY doesn’t ask for sympathy; it demands you look closer.
Visit Loading Bay
Loading Bay is a brand new pop-up arts venue in Bradford City Centre for Bradford 2025.
Join us on Duke Street as we bring a true Bradford 2025 buzz to the heart of the city.
Access
Join our access scheme to view access tickets or contact our Ticketing team for more information.Sign up →
Sign up to our Access Scheme at www.bradford2025.co.uk/accessibility to view our access tickets or contact our Ticketing team for further assistance.
Get in touch: www.bradford2025.co.uk/contact
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair spaces and essential companion tickets are available for this event.
Contact our Ticketing team on [email protected] or call 01274 053100 to book.
See our opening times.
Audio described
Audio description in English available for some performances. See below to book tickets or contact [email protected]
Audio description is provided through Sennheiser Connect – a mobile app that provides access to hearing loop and audio description services using personal or venue-provided devices.
Mobile phones with the app pre-installed are available at the venue ticket office, and neck-worn induction loops are offered for hearing aid users with a “T” telecoil setting.
BSL interpretated
The matinee performance on 13 September will have an on stage BSL interpreter.
Tickets →
- BSL = British Sign Language Interpreted
Related Events
21 Sep 2025
Language is a Queer Thing Showcase
Six queer poets from India and the UK take to the stage to explore how language can be reclaimed, refashioned, and made bigger, to hold queer lives and longings.
20 Sep 2025
CSL Poetry Shorts: Words in the Wild
Explore the powerful connection between nature-connectedness, poems and wellbeing.
20 Sep 2025
CSL Poetry Shorts: Migration and Belonging
The story of Bradford, like so much of the UK, is the story of migration.
21 Sep 2025
CSL Poetry Gala: Part II
10 of the Core Poets
The second part of our very special events with the Core CSL Poets on the same bill for the first time.
20 Sep 2025
CSL Poetry Gala: Part I
A very special line up with our Core CSL Poets on the same bill for the first time.
20 Sep 2025
