Sir Ian McKellen sends message to Burnley Youth Theatre

Burnley Express

Burnley-born actor Sir Ian McKellen who has starred in films such  Lord of the Rings, X-Men and The Da Vinci Code has sent a message of thanks to Burnley Youth Theatre as they celebrate 50 years since opening.

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00:00 Hello, Ed Sheeran McKellen. Oh, I wish I were there with you. I'm sure you're having a wonderful

00:07 time and make sure that you do. I don't think there's any more important part of a kid's

00:14 education than being introduced to the theatre as a theatre guard and as a participator,

00:21 actor, backstage, directing, it doesn't matter what, just to be in touch with how plays are

00:27 written and performed and enjoyed is a valuable life lesson. So thank you Burnley Youth Theatre

00:35 for the last 50 years and everyone there today, celebrate and have a wonderful time and look

00:43 forward to the next half century. Bye bye.

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