Autistic Lanarkshire drama group back treading the boards to mark ten year anniversary

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Drama group K-Otic Productions is to tread the boards once more in celebration of its tenth anniversary.The Lanarkshire charity - with classes in East Kilbride, Hamilton and Coatbridge - provides drama classes for adults with learning difficulties and people on the autistic spectrum.K-Otic members design and write all of their own productions themselves, with the group priding itself on being a safe place for those with autism and similar disabilities to build confidence, make new friends and enjoy themselves.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Due to the COVID pandemic, the group was unsure of whether they could perform to an audience this year so three of the classes have been working on movies that have been recorded during class time, while others work on live performances again.K-Otic will be bringing these performances to East Kilbride Arts Centre for a special viewing and 'Oscars' ceremony to celebrate the hard work of its members.While its East Kilbride class will hold its first dramatic performance since the Covid pandemic - 'The Flintsones!' - at the Arts Centre on Sunday, August 21.

Alex Barr told Lanarkshire Live the group provides a safe and inclusive environment for those who wish to learn drama at a pace tailored to the individual.