Underneath the glow of the stained-glass windows of Burnham’s St Peter’s Church a theatre group for actors with learning disabilities will perform its 25th annual production. Tackling Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, The Friendly Bombs Theatre Company will invite audiences on an emotive journey of jealousy and revenge using its award-winning blend of physical and spoken drama. Making classical literature more accessible is the original and existing aim of Friendly Bombs’ founders Richard Hodges and Ted Dutton. Emily Hyland, a former actor who used to sit in the audience as a Friendly Bombs fan, is now a volunteer and a big believer in this style of drama. Neil, a versatile actor who doesn’t mind tragedy or comedy, said that being part of the Friendly Bombs has helped him in so many ways.

Source: Express June 09, 2023 09:43 UTC