This February, Nottingham Playhouse will be staging a brand new production, inspired by events that took place in Nottingham in 2010, when an undercover police officer was revealed to have been posing as an activist for 7 years and spying on the group on behalf of the Met Police. Any Means Necessary has been written by Kefi Chadwick after years of research and interviews with the people affected by this case, and it’s a play that gets right to the heart of the human story behind the headlines.

Friday 5 February – Saturday 20 February (not Sundays).

Join Veggies Crew on Saturday 6th February & Radical Routes members on Friday 19th February.

On Tuesday 26th January, Sumac hosted an evening with Kefi & Merrick Badger, one of the environmental activists who has been working with others targeted by Britain’s political secret police, exposing other officers, and campaigning for truth & justice.

More free, pre-show talks, discussions & workshops will be held throughout the run.

Thursday 11 Feb at 6pm: Pre-Show Talk with John Hess, Helen Steel and Bruce Kent

Thursday 11 Feb: Post-Show Discussion with director Giles Croft and members of the cast

Saturday 13 Feb at 6:30pm: How To Confirm A Cop: The experience of the Undercover Research Group

Wednesday 17 Feb at 6:30pm: Pre-Show Talk with writer Kefi Chadwick and activist Merrick Badger

Monday 31st February: Separately to the Playhouse production, the Undercover Research Group is holding a roundtable discussion for political activists – left wing, blacklisted, anarchist, labour or union, environmental or animal rights, anti-fascist, peace and justice campaigners – who were spied on by undercover police or have strong reasons to believe they were. If you want to attend please send an email via these event details.

Radical Routes Gathering performance – Friday 19th February

The hosting of the Radical Routes Gathering in Nottingham gives an ideal opportunity to see an exciting drama, covering issues of concern to Radical Routes members.

The Friday 19th February performance is recommended for Radical Routes attendees. We’ll have food available for early arrivals, alongside the registration desk at Sumac. Please book your own tickets directly from the box office.

If you are not arriving until Saturday and book for the play on that day, be sure to let Veggies know that you’ll need your evening meal in good time.

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