A Co Tyrone theatre group for those with learning disabilities has been delighted with a video message sent to them by a former Dr Who.
Christopher Eccleston, who played the iconic TV character in its BBC series Ninth Doctor, sent the message to Omagh group Skyzadalimit ahead of their performance of Circus: The Musical in the Waterfront in Belfast.
Skysdalimit will see their performance on stage on Saturday 12 November, having already performed at the Helix Theatre in Dublin.
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The charity group has been on the go in the Co Tyrone town for the last decade, giving those with learning disabilities and autism locally a space to express their acting talent.
The former Doctor sent the message encouraging people to come out and support the group.
“I wanted to send my love to the Skyzdalimit theatre company, who are going to be opening a show called Circus: The Musical,” Eccleston said.
“It’s going to Dublin and Belfast Waterfront and we would love it if you would show your support.
“It’s an incredible bunch of actors from Omagh, a very special bunch and we think you’re gonna love the show.
“So see you in Dublin or see you in Belfast, but make sure you see it. Lots of love to everyone at Skyzdalimit.”
Speaking to Belfast Live last month, coordinator Pearse McCloskey said he was looking forward to bringing the shows to a wider audience.
“We’ve had quite a lot of public support for it and we’re trying to get the message out as best we can.
”We’re trying to attract a crowd who normally wouldn’t go to see an inclusive show. We want to see others who may be intellectually disabled or autistic there as well so they can see that they can get on the stage themselves.
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