congrats to synergy theatre and my sister esther. the long road was so successful that it is back for another run at soho theatre from 10-29 november. i only wrote a short post on it last time but it is brilliant. accompanying the run will be a series of talks on reforming criminal justice as follows…

11 November, 6.30pm 
YOUTH INJUSTICE: Is it criminal to lock up our children and, if so, how do we deal with the reported increase in violent youth crime?  Including: Mary Foley (launched the campaign, Stop Da Violence, following the murder of her teenage daughter), Rev Nims Obunge (Chief Executive of The Peace Alliance) and Lucie Russell (Director of SmartJustice).

18 November, 6.30pm 
RESTORING JUSTICE: A radical reform or soft option, what does Restorative Justice really mean for victims and perpetrators?  Including: Sir Charles Pollard (Chairman of Restorative Solutions and former Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police), Jo Berry (daughter of Sir Anthony Berry MP who was killed in the IRA Brighton Bombing) alongside Pat Magee (former IRA activist released under the Good Friday Agreement) who have both been actively involved in peace work.

25 November, 6.30pm 
BEYOND JUSTICE: In a punishment-obsessed society, how can ex-offenders re-integrate into their communities?  Including: Julie Taylor (Director of Offender Management Strategy for the Ministry of Justice), Nick Herbert MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Justice) alongside an
ex-offender.

Talks: £5 (£3) Buy tickets for any performance and pay £3 for a talk