We create theatre with and for older people living in care.
Current Production
The Maids by Jean Genet
This fast moving twisted game of power and desire was to be Graeme Phillips’ final production as director, following last years’ Krapp’s Last Tape.
The creative team, long-time friends of Graeme, were determined to present the play, and will do so now in his memory. For 33 years, he was Artistic Director of Unity Theatre and was involved in all of our touring productions to care homes in recent years.
The production has embedded a participation programme with refugees and asylum seekers from Afloat, who will explore themes of the play - oppression, isolation and incarceration.
We are also inviting care home residents to make a flower for a loved one they have lost. The flowers will be exhibited in the Unity Theatre and foyer during the week of 13th October. Please contact us if you would like to get involved.
Financially supported by Arts Council England
If you would like to donate to That Theatre Group on a regular basis or make a one off donation, you can do so below.
All donations will go towards the production costs of future shows we’ll be touring to care homes for older people.
In memory of Graeme Phillips MBE, donations received will go towards the costs of The Maids, to ensure we achieve our match funding agreement with Arts Council England, which has supported the production.
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Theatre shows
Winter Wonderland
2024
Featuring the voices of 100 older people living in care, this beautiful show captures memories of Christmas and winters past and spreads a message of hope for the future. To download the programme, please click here and here.
The show toured to 30 care homes in Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and the Wirral, for only £50 per show, thanks to investment from Arts Council England and the generous donations we received through our Crowdfunder Campaign.
Songs for Europe
2023
Originally produced by Peter Ward for Nwoko Arts and commissioned by Culture Liverpool.
While the streets bustled with crowds celebrating Liverpool hosting Eurovision 2023, Songs for Europe brought fun, hope, love and music to scores of older people who couldn’t attend these public events, ensuring they were actively involved in the ‘EuroStreet’ festival.
Krapp’s Last Tape
2024
Samuel Beckett’s classic one act play saw the return to Unity Theatre of Graeme Phillips, MBE. where he was Artistic Director for 33 years. The play garnered a five star review in North West End and was followed by a Q&A to sell-out audience.
Spring into Summer
2022
Originally produced by Peter Ward for Nwoko Arts and commissioned by Culture Liverpool to engage clinically extremely vulnerable people - those shielded through the pandemic.
A 60-minute participatory experience, including a an interactive performance blending movement, music, comedy, visual art, and the sounds of summer. The show toured to 30+ care homes across Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley.
What we do
That Theatre Group CIC produces work with and for older people living in care.
We record the memories of care home residents and use these to create scripts which develop into original professional theatre productions.
We provide meaningful therapeutic engagement for people living with dementia, and encourage older people not only to share their much-loved memories with us, but also to reflect on the present day and communicate their hopes and dreams for the future.
