About

Life Class is a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of ageing. With humour and honesty, it explores the changing body and enduring spirit through song, story, and movement.

Featuring a chorus of 35 older Bradford locals alongside 6 professional performers, this 75-minute show at the Loading Bay is a joyful showcase of life’s later years—warts, wisdom, and wonder included.

About 509 Arts

Based in Bradford, 509 Arts creates bold, imaginative work rooted in people and place. From operas to outdoor adventures, we use music, movement, and storytelling to spark conversation and connection. We don’t fit into boxes—we build new ones.

Creative Team

• Book & Lyrics: Al Dix with Mike Kenny

• Music: Richard Taylor

• Chorus Director: Em Whitfield Brooks

• Musical Director: Mark Goggins

• Design: Hannah Sibai (Set & Costume), Paul Slater aka Fabric Lenny (Projection)

Commissioned by Bradford City of Culture 2025

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