British actor and armed forces champion Ray Winstone is supporting the Bravo 22 Company's project at Newcastle Theatre Royal.

The initiative aims to inspire veterans to take part in the production, working alongside professionals for a performance in December 2016. Veteran Steve Shaw commented 'When I signed up to Bravo 22 I saw it as an opportunity to do something I'd never done before. After my injury I was made to feel like I was superfluous to life, but getting involved in this project proved that I have a voice. I would wholeheartedly urge other people to get involved in projects like this. When we fall down we pick ourselves up – and this project has proved that it works and it helps people'.