An independent company led by a Keighley resident has announced it is now casting for its 2014 production.

King Cobra Theatre, which was set up to work with West Yorkshire actors who have learning disabilities, is planning to stage a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry V. The company’s creative director, Brian Wakeling, said: “This is to tie in with the Scottish Independence Referendum later in the year. We would particularly welcome applications from actors with learning disabilities.”

Mr Wakeling, who lives in Oakworth Road, founded King Cobra Theatre in 1999. For further details visit kingcobratheatre.org.uk