'Bromley Bedlam Bethlehem' explores mental illness within families

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'Bromley Bedlam Bethlehem' explores mental illness within families

Based on real-life experiences, a new play exploring mental illness within families, and how it can transcend generations is about to premiere in the capital.

Bromley Bedlam Bethlehem takes audiences from the 1940s to modern times, following three related characters.

It's been created by sisters Rachel and Hannah Tookey.

Bromley Bedlam Bethlehem is on at the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington from today until the 25th of May.

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