Bussing Out
Launches 2 February 2026
An immersive installation, shining a light on a hidden chapter of local and national history
Event information
IOU Creation Centre, Dean Clough, Halifax
FREE
Bussing Out Artist Talk
Wednesday 11 February 6pm-7:30pm
IOU Creation Centre, Dean Clough, HX3 5AX
Dr Shabina Aslam in conversation with IOU Creative Director, Richard Warburton
Free but reserve your place HERE
Bussing Out Family Day
Monday 16 February, 10am–2pm
IOU Creation Centre, Dean Clough, HX3 5AX
A playful, creative space for families to explore together.
Drop in at any point during the day and stay as long as you like.
All activities are free and open to families of all backgrounds.
Drop in session – no need to book
IOU Labs Presents: Bussing Out
Bussing Out is an immersive art installation set in the top deck of a 70s bus, produced by University of Bradford-based arts organisation, Theatre in the Mill, written and directed by Artistic Director Dr Shabina Aslam
Taking place between 1965 and 1980, ‘bussing out’ was an educational policy, that stated no school should have more than 30 per cent immigrants on roll, or they had to be taken to other schools.
The project brings to life memories of those affected by bussing out via a bus journey through Bradford, alongside animation and black and white photographs, shown through the windows of the bus, during an 18-minute art installation also featuring audio of young passengers talking on the last day of school.
You are invited to spend time in the space with the sequences, create your own connections and narratives, and to embrace the stillness.
Together, the sequences and sound create a visual space that celebrates interpretation, misinterpretation, allowing you to develop your own narratives and become an active participant in the experience.
Bussing Out is available for group bookings between 3-13 Feb – please EMAIL for booking details.
Suitable for ages 8 +
FREE Bussing Out Artist Talk-
Wednesday 11 February 2026, 6pm-7.30pm
Dr Shabina Aslam in conversation with IOU Creative Director, Richard Warburton
IOU Creation Centre
Free but reserve your place HERE
FREE Bussing Out Family Day
Monday 16 February, 10am–2pm
Join us for a special Family Day — a playful, creative space for families to explore together.
Recommended for ages 8+, the day includes hands on activities inspired by Bussing Out, inviting children and grownups to imagine, make and share stories side by side.
Families can step onto the installation, take part in creative workshops suitable for all ages, and enjoy time together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Drop in at any point during the day and stay as long as you like.
All activities are free and open to families of all backgrounds.
