The Trials

In a future when air has become unbreathable, three adult Defendants fight to clear their names. Called to account as the generation responsible for the crisis that’s unfolding, they are being judged by a Jury of twelve teenagers—those paying the price for the actions of their elders. With their own futures hanging in the balance, are they seeking justice—or revenge?

This story of responsibility and climate crisis gives a voice to the young people who have no choice but to live with its consequences. This community co-production with Mansfield Palace enlists young people from Nottingham and Mansfield to play the part of The Jury alongside three professional actors.