Falkirk Shakespeare Project to perform original play at Edinburgh Fringe

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That this House congratulates the Falkirk Shakespeare Project, a group of Falkirk teenagers, on their achievement in producing and performing their original play, Get Thee to a Nursery, at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival; commends their dedication and creativity in developing a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s text from a child’s perspective; recognises the leadership of their drama teacher, Alex Norcott, in fostering their talents; notes that the production showcases the remarkable artistic abilities of young people from Falkirk; acknowledges the importance of supporting emerging designers and performers in Scotland’s world-renowned arts scene; and wishes the young team, a collaboration of pupils from four Falkirk schools, every success with additional performances at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in their future artistic endeavours.