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How 25 working-class Manchester kids became a theatre troupe – and could help change the face of British acting

How 25 working-class Manchester kids became a theatre troupe – and could help change the face of British acting
At a time of crisis when it comes to class diversity in the UK’s performing arts, a collaboration between a theatre and a not-for-profit organisation has resulted in one of the most exciting original plays in the country, reports Maira Butt. ‘We’re big, we’re bold, we’re northern,’ boasts its director

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