Atkins arrives, who Shell perceives as a threat to her standing in the prison. Yvonne has successfully smuggled in alcohol and cigarettes and the inmates have an impromptu party. The alcohol prompts Nikki to flirt with Helen, who rebuffs her. It is revealed that Fenner is a sexual predator who sneaks into inmate's rooms after hours ("The Key"). He assaults Shell and then forces his way into Rachel's room. The following morning, Rachel is found hanged in her cell. The unsympathetic behaviour of the prison officers prompts a protest ("That's The Way It Is") which escalates into an all-out riot. Act II After the riot, the inmates are on lockdown, and lament their confinement ("Freedom Road"). Fenner convinces Number One to offer him the job of wing governor ("The Future Is Bright"), but Helen is prepared to fight for her job at tribunal. The lockdown ends and after a power struggle, Shell and Denny are assigned to the canteen, prompting a hunger strike led by Yvonne. Helen negotiates for Julie to speak to her son, and she confessed to lying about where she is ("Sorry"). Nikki visits Helen in her office. After a tense encounter, interrupted by Justin, they both individually struggle with their feelings for each other ("Every Night"). Justin visits Helen's home, where she rebuffs his advances and confesses that Nikki got under her skin. Back at the prison, Yvonne befriends Denny and tells the Julies of her attraction to Justin ("All Banged Up"). Drugs are found at the prison in Shell's possession, planted by Fenner in an attempt to discredit Helen. She decides to join Justin and Nikki's attempt to save Helen's career ("The Baddest And The Best"). Shell, Nikki and Justin embark on a sting to catch Fenner where Shell has to seduce him ("First Lady"). It succeeds, but Shell also sets fire to the cell ("The Baddest And The Best (Reprise)"). There's a celebration for Denny's 21st birthday, and Yvonne has arranged a fireworks display. Nikki and Helen confess their feelings for each other ("This Is My Life"). A helicopter appearsYvonne has arranged for a prison break using her husband's criminal connections. She takes Denny with her to "serve their time" in Spain. Characters The musical features a mix of adapted television characters and original creations. Helen Stewart, Nikki Wade, Shell Dockley, Denny Blood, Crystal Gordon, Noreen Biggs, the two Julies, and Yvonne Atkins all