In June 2024, six medics stood trial in Snaresbrook Crown Court for causing criminal damage

Or, as they argued, for trying to preserve human life and prevent suffering.

CCTV footage showed the medics cracking the windows of the multinational investment bank J P Morgan.

The medics pleaded “not guilty”

What had led highly-respected doctors and nurses to take this action? And once they had explained their reasons, would the jury acquit them?

The medics’ defence contained some of the most urgent, personal and persuasive arguments yet heard on the subject of public health and climate change.

At the Southbank Centre, Purcell Room

Wednesday 21st – Saturday 24th January 7.45pm.

Saturday 24th January 3.30pm.

Sunday 25th January 4pm (captioned performance).

There will be an audio described introduction sent out prior to the performance.

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Tickets £12

Ticket price includes a Southbank Centre restoration levy of £2 per ticket.

Southbank Centre booking fees apply online (£3.50) and over the phone (£4). There are no booking fees for in-person bookings, Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles.

Cast: Jack Riddiford, James Corrigan, Helen Schlesinger, Kirsty Bushell, Lucy Briers, Michael Simkins, Sarah Malin, Sean Gilder.

Lighting Designer: Paule Constable.

Sound Designer: Genevieve Dawson.

Movement Director: Anna Morrissey.

Associate Director: Hannah Hauer-King.

Stage Manager: Lorna Earl.

In Case of Emergency is a collaboration between playwright April De Angelis, artist Clare Patey and Director Ian Rickson – members of the Hard Art Collective – and journalist Robert Butler, who attended the trial. It is produced by Empathy Museum and is supported by Open Society Foundations, Coral and Brian Eno.