Rutherglen BBC Shetland star to stun Edinburgh Fringe audiences in mental health play

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A Rutherglen actor is preparing to stun audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe by starring in a play that delves into the effects of social media on one's mental health.Craig Barclay, who recently appeared in BBC’s Shetland, will star in ‘Addict’ - an explosive, 60-minute rollercoaster ride portraying the power and perils of social media and its potential impact on mental health.The play explores the consequences of posting online through the eyes of paramedic John, who catapults from an ordinary guy to an overnight sensation when his tweet ignites a viral storm.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He said: “I always strive for new challenges in my career and when Addict came along, I literally jumped at the opportunity. “It’s me for an hour on stage creating a world for the audience to live in where I’m playing multiple characters and switching between them quite fluidly.“It’s challenging but also incredibly fulfilling, and it's