ALT Black text on a white background, reads as follows: The appalling scenes of violence that have taken place in the UK over the last ten days has often felt like we are living in another country from the one we hoped we were living in. Strange Town has always and always will stand for kindness and inclusion. Everyone is welcome to join in, take part and enjoy. Strange Town will always strive to be a safe space for everyone. Strange Town supports, encourages and enhances young people’s lives. At this challenging time for many young people Strange Town also offers support to parents and, through its touring company, to teachers and schools. Strange Town utterly rejects the violence, racism, intolerance and hate that we have seen on the streets of the UK and stands with those who have been impacted by the recent events. Always remember that there are more good people than bad in the world and that hate will never drive out love.

ALT A stage manager sits in a darkened space looking intently at a glowing laptop

ALT A theatre director takes questions from a group of teenage actors.

ALT A teenager holds a clapperboard in front of a film camera onstage.

ALT 4 young performers stand with scripts in their hands, either looking at their lines and thinking about what comes next, one is in action speaking.