Darlington theatre group helping to change lives

Members of a theatre group for adults with learning disabilities say the organisation has changed their lives.

STAGE Darlington CIC runs activities intended to "build confidence and self-esteem, and promote a sense of self-worth".

The group recently worked on a production entitled The Pirates of Salt Bay - a swashbuckling mix of theatre and film which premiered at a local cinema.

One cast member, 49-year-old Barrie Foster, said seeing himself on the big screen made him "proud".

Video by Aja Dodd and Adam Clarkson.

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