'I stepped into lead role with a few hours of prep'
Teacher Craig Mather says he had never seen the play or met the cast before taking to the stage.
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"It's live theatre and you have to be ready for anything and everything."
— Craig Mather , Celebrity
"I think the audience was well and truly onside by that point."
— Craig Mather , Celebrity
"We are incredibly grateful to Craig Mather who stepped into the role of Robbie at a moment's notice."
— Steve Mannix , Executive
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Teacher Craig Mather says he had never seen the play or met the cast before taking to the stage.
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