Behind the Headlines presents: The Iron Rice Bowl

A truly unique and inspiring evening of theatre, dance, music, art, comedy and the classics, representing the work of Human Rights Watch.

Including a new sketch by Martin Crimp and performances from Khalid Abdalla, Tunji Lucas, Helen McCrory, Thandie Newton, Sophie Okonedo and two principal dancers of the Rambert Dance Company. With music performances from Chartwell Dutiro and Randolph and Byron. Artists supporting the evening include Anish Kapoor and Ai Wei Wei.

Directed by Simon Godwin and dramaturgy by Martin Crimp.

Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organisations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world. To learn more about our work or to make a donation, visit www.hrw.org.

Photo: A 29-year-old Zimbabwean refugee lives with her baby in dire poverty in Johannesburg, South Africa. © 2011 Getty Images