Cross the Line 2026

Cross The Line is a theatre intervention production based on county lines within West London, in a collaboration between the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham’s (GVEU) Gangs Violence Exploitation Unit.

The production received the 2025 award for Excellence in Arts Education at the UK Theatre Awards, and uses the power of theatre to develop understanding, empathy, and knowledge for young people across the borough around gang culture and exploitation. Cross The Line is an educational intervention for young people to support the reduction of future crime within West London.

When Tyler meets G, he thinks he might finally have made a new friend. One who helps him and his sister pay the electric bill, who teaches him to walk with confidence, who fights back against his bullies. So when G asks for something in return, something simple, how can Tyler say no? After all, it’s just a favour between friends – isn’t it?

Coming back for a second year in 2026, the production will once again tour primary schools, youth clubs and pupil referral units within Hammersmith and Fulham. This will be followed by a season in the Lyric’s Studio theatre, including dedicated LBHF schools performances and public performances open to all.

This production is designed for Year 6 and Year 7 students. For teachers and youth workers in Hammersmith and Fulham, please email learning@lyric.co.uk if you’d like to request the production visit you on the tour or to book free tickets to the dedicated LBHF performances.

Public performances are now on sale. Tickets from £10.