Tenner Bag aims to illuminate the lived reality of working-class communities in post-riot Teesside, centering stories too often sidelined in mainstream theatre. It confronts audiences with raw, authentic characters grappling with grief, loyalty, and survival, encouraging empathy through visceral, unflinching storytelling. By pairing immersive staging with community talkbacks, the production fosters dialogue around systemic neglect, trauma, and the resilience required to carry on