Courtroom Drama Unfolds

Originating from the Kent Law School, A Question of Consent is an innovative event that brings the intensity of a courtroom drama to the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury. This thought-provoking production is the brainchild of the law school, which has crafted a gripping narrative that raises important questions about responsibility and accountability.

The story begins with Charlie Ogden, a first-year student at Gulbenkian University, who meets the defendants, Jordan Ashe and Ellis Dance, in a bar. A night of drinking and heroin use ends in tragedy when Charlie dies from an overdose, leaving behind a complex web of questions and doubts. The central question that drives the plot is: who injected the heroin into Charlie? This is the dilemma that the audience, acting as the jury, must grapple with as they listen to the testimonies of witnesses and the arguments presented by the barristers.

On Thursday, 4 February 2027, the Gulbenkian Arts Centre will host this unique event, where a real judge will preside over the proceedings, and the verdict will be decided by a jury selected from the audience. The barristers and witnesses are all students or former students of the law school, bringing an added layer of authenticity to the performance. As the trial unfolds, the audience will be fully immersed in the drama, weighing the evidence and considering the arguments presented to them.

The event's climax will come when the jury delivers its verdict, and the actors will then reveal what really happened, providing a sense of closure and resolution to the story. This innovative approach to storytelling makes A Question of Consent a truly engaging and thought-provoking experience. Tickets are with the button beside the article.

The Gulbenkian Arts Centre provides an ideal setting for this event, offering a unique blend of entertainment and education. By exploring complex themes and issues through the lens of a courtroom drama, A Question of Consent encourages the audience to think critically about the consequences of our actions and the importance of consent. As the audience participates in the trial, they will be drawn into a world of moral ambiguity and uncertainty, where the lines between right and wrong are blurred.