South London's favourite chicken franchise is lending its support to a one-man play set in its outlets across Lewisham.

Actor and Playwright Corey Bovell's new production, Chicken Burger n Chips, discusses relationships, gentrification and knife crime in the borough, featuring Morley's heavily as a location.

The fast-food-chain, which has more than 40 shops across south London, is funding an allocation of tickets for young people and providing numerous branded props for the show, taking place at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre.

Shan Selvendran, Managing Director of Morley’s Chicken, said: “Morley’s is excited to support Chicken Burger n Chips. Like Corey, Morley’s was born in South London.

"We are a proud part of the community that calls us its own.

"As the play shows, fried chicken is important to many South Londoners.

"Some things are more important than fried chicken. Too many in our community have been affected by knife crime.

"We are keen to support causes that address this issue.

“'Chicken-shop culture' has been discussed in a lot of badly informed and prejudiced media comment, which depicts all young chicken shop customers as gang members.

"Chicken Burger n Chips pays homage to the real South London and our community, while confronting the way knife crime has stopped people reaching their potential.”

The play is running from Tuesday March 10 until Saturday March 14.

In addition to Morley's Chicken, the project is supported by Arts Council England, Oisel Productions, Rua Arts, The Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting and AfterHours.

Maeve O’Neill from Rua Arts, producer of Chicken Burger n Chips, said: “We are delighted that Morley’s Chicken have shown real interest and engaged with this production.

"We’re grateful for their generous support, which, alongside support from After Hours Restaurant, enables 40 young people from the local community to see the play.

"Morley's Chicken shops are part of South London's culture and feature as an integral location within this story.

"To have the support of local businesses is fantastic and helps ensure that this story reaches and resonates with the very community in which it is set.”