11-13 Sept 2025

Kailey

Kerry Wright

Who cares for you when your parent is in prison?

Event Details
Date 11-13 Sept 2025
Times 7.30pm
Location Loading Bay
Access
  • BSL interpreted
  • Audio described
  • Wheelchair user access

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.

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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 - Sat 13 Sept

This event will have audio description on Saturday 13 September.

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 Interpreted - Sat 13 Sept

The matinee performance on Saturday 13 September will have an on stage BSL interpreter.

Tickets →

  • AD =  Audio Described
  • BSL =  British Sign Language Interpreted

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