Autistic children to stage variety show for Channel 4 documentary
Channel 4 has commissioned a four-part series in which nine autistic children will work together to produce their own variety show, to be performed at a West End theatre.
Young, Autistic and Proud is being made by Love Productions, and will feature the families of the nine children, who come together to help the youngsters in their mission.
Simon Dickson, deputy head of documentaries, said: “Channel 4 has a long tradition of broadcasting programmes about the challenges faced by people with autism. This series, with its emphasis on life-enhancing transformation, takes that commitment to a new level. Uniquely, it’s all about what the autistic children can achieve, not what they cannot. It’s a powerful, inspiring watch.”
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