A Shortened Story

Devon-based play puts mental health in the spotlight with laughter and tears

A young theatre group is aiming to raise awareness and funds for a mental health charity with a specially-written play based in Devon. The Humour and Tears Theatre Company (HAT) are performing ‘A Shortened Story’, which focuses on dementia, for the first time in the county. All the cast are volunteering their time to stage this highly topical event.

The comedic tragedy opens in the...