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TALENTED: Autism's Got Talent Roadshow at Teesside University.
PERFORMERS taking part in ‘Autism’s Got Talent’ show received a standing ovation from a packed house at Teesside University.
Devised by Anna Kennedy OBE, Daisy Chain patron and autism campaigner, this was the first time the show had come to Teesside since it began four years ago.
And thanks to her links to the area, the Daisy Chain charity provided five acts for the spectacular show.
Chief executive Judith Haysmore said: “They were so brave to get on stage in front of a full theatre and deliver exceptional performances. More importantly, they really enjoyed themselves and had everyone smiling and clapping along.”
One singer, Martin Finn, who has severe autism and never speaks sang his heart out on stage to communicate through music. While Scott James, who has Asperger’s Syndrome and was a virtual recluse before reaching the bootcamp stage of X Factor in 2009, also took part.
There were dancers, musicians and a choir, each with their own story, which they strove to relate through performance. Emotion often ran high and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
“We are so proud to have been a part of the show with Anna Kennedy and Teesside University,” she added. “We look forward to putting on an event like this again in the future.”
SOURCE: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/13794643.Autistic_performers_bring_the_house_down/
TALENTED: Autism's Got Talent Roadshow at Teesside University.
PERFORMERS taking part in ‘Autism’s Got Talent’ show received a standing ovation from a packed house at Teesside University.
Devised by Anna Kennedy OBE, Daisy Chain patron and autism campaigner, this was the first time the show had come to Teesside since it began four years ago.
And thanks to her links to the area, the Daisy Chain charity provided five acts for the spectacular show.
Chief executive Judith Haysmore said: “They were so brave to get on stage in front of a full theatre and deliver exceptional performances. More importantly, they really enjoyed themselves and had everyone smiling and clapping along.”
One singer, Martin Finn, who has severe autism and never speaks sang his heart out on stage to communicate through music. While Scott James, who has Asperger’s Syndrome and was a virtual recluse before reaching the bootcamp stage of X Factor in 2009, also took part.
There were dancers, musicians and a choir, each with their own story, which they strove to relate through performance. Emotion often ran high and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
“We are so proud to have been a part of the show with Anna Kennedy and Teesside University,” she added. “We look forward to putting on an event like this again in the future.”
SOURCE: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/13794643.Autistic_performers_bring_the_house_down/
