Crossing The Line

A powerful drama about the devasting impact of county lines and the fight to escape.

Crossing the Line is a powerful new play, inspired by a true story. Adapted from Tia Fisher’s award-winning verse novel and devised with input from young people, it explores the destructive impact of county lines and the strength that can be found in the face of it.

Erik’s life has fallen apart since his dad died. Money is tight, his baby sisters demand all his Mum’s attention, and concentrating on homework feels impossible.

As he turns away from school and friends, Erik’s bad behaviour attracts the wrong crowd. He’s excited by hanging with a new crew and what seems like easy money for trainers and a phone. But Erik is quickly sucked in to a dark world of drug-dealing, violence and lies, risking not just his own safety, but that of his whole family.

Creative team

Alex Hardie (Erik)
Shyam Patel (Ravi and various characters)
Rachael Cummins (Mum and various characters)
Ralph Prosser (Mr Robinson and various characters)

Based on the novel by Tia Fisher
Adapted for the stage by Helena McBurney
Directed by Katie Thompson

A St George’s Theatre production, supported by Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, The National Lottery Community Fund, Red Socks Charitable Trust, Adam and Tracy Darling, Melanie Darling and Chadwicks.