BEHIND THE HEADLINES – a powerful evening of theatre representing Human Rights Watch’s work in bringing greater justice and security to the oppressed around the world.

Directed by Simon Godwin with Martin Crimp as Dramaturge, the evening promises to be entertaining and informative with Human Rights Watch’s rigorous reporting underpinning the performances of a stellar cast of actors, musicians and artists. A rare gathering of performers whose joint calibre is not often witnessed on one stage in one evening.

Performers for 2011 included: Khalid Abdalla, Chartwell Dutiro, Tunji Lucas, Helen McCrory, Thandie Newton, Sophie Okonedo, Randolph and Byron and two principal dancers of the Rambert Dance Company.

Artists supporting the evening include Anish Kapoor and Ai Wei Wei.

If you are interested in Cries from the Heart 2012, please email londonoutreach@hrw.org