Unbroken: Easter Play on Disability & Inclusion

0:00It's March 27. From your city to your ears, this is Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI, Encore with the story. A new passion play called Unbroken takes center states this Easter Saturday in Princess Street Gardens, West Edinburgh. Set for April 4 at 2pm, it re-imagines the Easter story by centering Jesus' relationships with disabled people and the lessons they offer today. Produced by Cutting Edge Theatre, it's free and open to all, no tickets needed. This annual event has run every Easter Saturday since 2005, drawing crowds up to 4,000 strong. Each year brings a fresh take from a big community team of all faiths and backgrounds, making it one of Scotland's largest regular theatre, productions. The cast blends disabled and non-disabled performers, including nine actors from the company's INSPIR program, which trains disabled people for, theatre roles. It frames the story through Peter the Apostle, played by David McBeath, whose real-life daughter

1:01has Down syndrome and stars as Yayao, acted by Amelia, Houseall, who shares that experience. Scottish Nigerian teacher Michael Oghiti returns as Jesus for his second year. Director Suzanne Loftus highlights how the play challenges views on disability, stressing everyone's value and creativity despite barriers. The production adapts rehearsals for full support and features built-in British Sign Language Interpretation, audio descriptions, and helpers for. Audience members, with its focus on inclusion and community, unbroken promises to be the most accessible Easter play yet, inviting everyone to Princess Street Gardens, for a powerful message of love and purpose. Check Easterplay.org for more details.