The phone vibrates…a message…times, numbers, deals…and a warning. All in code. So young and so troubled. At home, in school, on the street. There’s no way out – is there?

CODE, Justice in Motion’s urban odyssey into County Lines and Knife Crime, is a spectacular blend of physical theatre, parkour and trials bike stunts with live rap and music. On an urban playground, skilled athletes and performers show what is happening to our young people exploited by organised drug crime gangs.

We are seeking a youth actor to share the role of Nicky.

Nicky is the main character – playing age 12 – 14 and they can be any gender. The role requires someone with strong acting skills and experience of parkour is required, as well as some skateboarding ability.

CODE uses a blend of physical theatre, parkour, rap and trials bikes to create to create powerful, relatable content which helps young people recognise exploitation and the dangers of county lines and its relationship to knife crime. CODE encourages young people to make informed choices and stay safe.

Character

Nicky

Playing Age 12-14, any gender

Strong acting, and parkour skills required, as well as some skateboarding ability. Main character in the show, the young teenager that is being groomed, and gets involved in county lines.

We’ll also be recruiting for the following roles for this tour:

• Production Manager
• Stage Manager
• Costumer Supervisor

(More details on how to apply for the above positions available soon).

We encourage, and especially welcome applications from people of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds. Travel bursaries are available for selected applicants to make auditions as accessible as possible.

Successful applicants will be required to attend all rehearsal dates and be available for specified dates during the touring period. Details will be available during the audition workshop. Performers will be paid at Equity standard rates. Travel, accommodation and subs are covered during rehearsals and on tour.

Find out more about the production

Audition Workshop 

Dates: Sun 19th April, 11am – 4pm, by invitation only.

Venue: TBC

Rehearsals

Either w/c 18th or 25th May (location tbc) 

Tour Dates

CODE 2026 will be touring Europe (Norway), Edinburgh Festival Fringe and various locations across England, May – Jan 27.

Application 

Deadline: Thursday 2nd April 

To apply, please send your CV, headshot and any relevant links, as well as a covering letter, to let us know why you want to be on the Justice in Motion team, and why on this particular project / CODE to info@justiceinmotion.co.uk

Either written or alternative formats (video or audio, max 3 mins) will be accepted.  

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!