Chickenshed's explosive dance theatre company turns its attention to the proliferation of knife crime amongst young people.

"I shanked him
D'ya hear what I am saying?
I shanked him"

Crime of the Century is a compelling physical dance theatre piece that follows the stark journey, from the build up to the terrible consequences, of one fatal moment.

Using words, movement and projection alongside a contemporary score of hip-hop and dance music, Crime of the Century packs a frightening punch. The story is based on interviews with victims, perpetrators, families, surgeons, police officers and ex-offenders.

With a cast of ten, the creators of "as the mother of a brown boy..." have produced another piece of relevent social theatre tackling issues that many shy away from. "as the mother of a brown boy..." was nominated for two theatre awards at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2007 and received quotes including:

"Spectacular - flawless - excellent" Ed Fest Magazine
"Vivid and compelling" Time Out, Critics Choice

Chickenshed, London 9th-11th July;

Zoo Southside, Edinburgh 7th-30th August at 14.45pm (1 hour, not Wednesdays) £10 / £8 concessions
Previews 7th and 8th August £5

Access Performances:
Sign interpreted performance - 15th August
Caption performances - 21st, 22nd, 23rd August

General ticket sales:
Chickenshed box office: 0208 292 9222
Edinburgh Festival Fringe box office: 0131 226 0000 or visit www.edfringe.com
Zoo Venues box office: 0131 662 6892 or email boxoffice@zoovenues.co.uk for reservations