Justice in Motion will perform their latest show, 'CODE', at the John Madejski Academy on October 12 at 12pm and 3pm.

The show tells the story of how children are being used by drug dealers in their trade, aiming to raise awareness of these issues within the community.

The performance is part of a wider initiative by Justice in Motion, a physical theatre and dance group, to tackle contemporary social issues.

Parkour and stunts will take part in the performanceParkour and stunts will take part in the performance (Image: Isha Photography)

The show, which is centred around the concept of 'county lines', uses parkour, bike stunts, and athletic choreography to narrate the plight of vulnerable teenagers coerced into the underground drug industry.

The narrative is further enhanced by the acting roles of 15-year-old Esra Marmet and 14-year-old Lauren, who play central characters in the story.

The performances are set to be visually stimulating, combining different forms of physical art to tell the story of a young person ensnared by a gang and forced into drug running.

The performance will also follow the narrative of two teenagers Esra Marmet and LaurenThe performance will also follow the narrative of two teenagers Esra Marmet and Lauren (Image: Isha Photography)

The event is sponsored by the Reading Community Safety Partnership, Create Reading, Brighter Futures for Children, and Reading Borough Council, as part of the Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership's 'Stay True to You' campaign.

Councillor Karen Rowland, lead councillor for environmental services and community safety at Reading Borough Council, said: "I am so thrilled that we are able to bring Justice in Motion’s CODE performance back to Reading this year.

"Last year’s performance was some of the best and most eye-opening theatre, addressing real-life issues, I’ve seen in years.

"I cannot stress just how entertaining and impactful this theatre experience will be for young people and parents to see."

The show is also linked to a wider initiative to combat County Lines.

Since the government's County Lines Programme began in 2019, more than 5,000 county lines have been closed, 15,500 people arrested, and 8,000 individuals referred by police for safeguarding.

Justice in Motion's CODE 2024 UK tour aims to educate audiences about youth exploitation and the signs to look out for.

The show is also linked to a digital resource, the CODE app, providing information on county lines and support resources around the UK.