Touching and funny pandemic poem by Burnley theatre school students is unique way to thank keyworkers and parents

Musical theatre students, who have been prevented from doing what they love during the pandemic, have recorded a touching, funny and inspirational poem.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 17th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2020, 09:38 BST
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Keen to do something a little bit different to cheer themselves and everyone else up, children from Burnley based Basics Theatre School recorded the verse to encourage people to stay strong with the message 'we are all in this together.'

With messages of thanks for keyworkers, including the NHS, delivery drivers, supermarket workers, emergency services and farmers the talented youngsters even gave a special mention to parents for looking after them.

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Principal Andy Cooke said: "There's still no singing, dancing or acting filling our studio yet but overcoming many techniical difficulties these students have created something so special together. even from way over two metres apart and we are super proud of them."

Students from Burnley's Basics Theatre School have recorded a poem remotely to help bring some smiles as the lockdown continues (photo by Andy Ford)Students from Burnley's Basics Theatre School have recorded a poem remotely to help bring some smiles as the lockdown continues (photo by Andy Ford)
Students from Burnley's Basics Theatre School have recorded a poem remotely to help bring some smiles as the lockdown continues (photo by Andy Ford)

"They wanted to say stay strong everybody, we're stilll fighting this."

In the poem the youngsters also appealed for everyone to stay safe and continue with social distancing so they can get back to their theatre school and start performing together again in person.

Formed 30 years ago Basics students are drawn from Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley and are all between the ages of four and 19.

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