Children with special needs in South Cumbria along with their parents, carers and teachers, will discover the huge difference performing can make to their lives, when Razed Roof Theatre pays them a visit this week (Thursday 30 August).
A special workshop at Ghyllside Primary School will aim to show the youngsters that taking part in performing may be very challenging, but it can also make a real difference to their lives and experience.
Organised by Cumbria County Council's Children's Services and Sedbergh Book Town Literary Trust, the workshop also hopes to inspire professionals and parents to come up with new ideas for the work that they do with the youngsters.
Razed Roof is an inclusive performing arts company for people both with and without learning difficulties and disabilities.
The company is made up of school and college students and the local community of Harlow. They interpret works through choral work, music, dance, drama and mime.
The production the company will be featuring at this week's workshop is called 'A Bridge to the Stars' about a lonely young boy who makes friends with a new arrival in town - but the friendship soon leads to Joel getting stranded 100 feet up on an icy viaduct in the middle of the night.
Carole Nelson, who is responsible for bringing the group to Cumbria, said:
"We're really looking forward to our trip to Cumbria. This workshop reflects the ethos of 'Every Child Matters' and should provide a valuable and interesting experience for all involved."
Carol Abernethy, Cumbria County Council's Team Manager for Children With Disability, said: "Drama can be a useful tool for developing children with special needs. This event should prove both exciting and unique."
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