Bedlam 2026: "Can We Talk?"
Midlands Arts CentreCannon Hill Park, Birmingham
Sat 7 Nov · 16:30
About this event
Can We Talk? is a powerful new 30-minute theatre production exploring the growing relationship between young people, artificial intelligence and mental health. Set within a British South Asian family, the play examines what happens when a teenager begins turning to AI for emotional support instead of the people who care about them, raising important questions about connection, communication and the future of human relationships. Written by Rochi Rampal and developed through consultation with young people, parents, headteachers and mental health professionals, Can We Talk? draws on lived experiences and contemporary conversations around AI, wellbeing and digital relationships. Directed by Bhavik Parmar, Executive Director of Sampad, the production forms part of BEDLAM 2026, inviting audiences to reflect, discuss and debate one of the most urgent issues facing young people today.
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