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Unearthed helps to raise awareness of Stroke during Action on Stroke Month
1st May 2015
Unearthed helps to raise awareness of Stroke during Action on Stroke Month
A play set in the West Country, Unearthed, will be helping to raise awareness of the impact of stroke during Action on Stroke month. The Production from Folio Theatre will be touring across the South West throughout the month of May.
‘Unearthed’ tells the story of estranged twins Eliza (Lizzie Stables) and Ben, played by actor Jeremy Lloyd (Somerset Born and bred) who are forced back together on a quest to honour the unusual wishes in their late father’s will.
Eliza and Ben’s father suffers a stroke, which renders him severely disabled and the brother and sister’s plans turn upside down. Amy Binley from the Stroke Association adds; “A stroke happens in an instant but its effects last a lifetime.Eliza and Ben’s experience shows the devastating impact that a stroke can have not only on the stroke survivor but also their family.”
Folio Theatre Company has chosen to support two charities through this Production.The Stroke Association and Carers Trust UK.
Amy Binley from the Stroke Association adds; “We are grateful to Folio Theatre Company for inviting us to several of their productions to raise awareness of stroke.During the month of May we aim to raise awareness of stroke and funds to help us continue our work in supporting stroke survivors and their family.”
To find out more about events taking place for Action on Stroke Month near you please visit www.stroke.org.uk/strokemonth.
To find out about ‘Unearthed’ Tour dates you can visit, for more information about the production please visit www.foliotheatre.co.uk
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For interviews, photographs or more information, please contact Cheryl Randeria on 07810 697957.
Notes to editor:
- Unearthed is Produced by Folio Theatre. Starring Lizzie Stables (The Inbetweeners/Miranda) and written by Alys Metcalf (Royal Court Young Writers). Directed by Kim Pearce (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time)
Pictures of the Production can be downloaded from Dropbox here. www.dropbox.com/sh/bz85mszqnrgxfhb/AAD8HH-nYU5SlK0yrz7PCRgJa?dl=0. Please feel free to use whichever is appropriate
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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.
Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
