Shropshire men to go 'full monty' for charity

A group of men

A troupe of men from Shropshire is preparing to go "full monty" for charity.

Jay Gough from Donnington has assembled a group who plan to strip to overcome confidence and mental health issues.

On August 18, the men will reenact the iconic movie scene on stage to cap off an evening of fun in Telford.

"It means to much to be able to help other people and to make some new friends at the same time," said Mr Gough.

Following a viewing of The Full Monty with his wife, the Telford parish councillor had an inspiration.

The hit 90s film, now a new Disney+ TV series, followed a group of unemployed steelworkers who turned to stripping to earn a living.

Volunteers came forward within 24 hours of appeals on social media and BBC Radio Shropshire.

Mr Gough, a former soldier who experienced PTSD, said the men were supportive of each other's mental health struggles.

Full-time dad Ben Featherstone suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder and psychosis and signed up to "kick anxiety in the teeth".

"I can't think of a better way to do that than strip off with a bunch of good guys on stage and make some good experiences," he said.  "I think this is the final step and the final last bit of the chapter to just nail that part of my life away. ".

Volunteer Darren Hassall expressed his "really, really confidence" that the performance would go "really, really well" after getting to know the other men.

Darren Hassall in union jack face paint
Darren Hassall said he was up for a laugh and raising money for good causes.

The men have called in an expert from Empire Dance Troupe in Telford to choreograph their moves, which will be "as identical to the movie as possible," said Mr Gough.

The event at Casey's Cordingley Hall will also feature singers, a DJ and compère and raise funds for Hope House, Mind and West Mercia Search and Rescue.

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