We create theatre 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.

Our interactive workshops encourage residents to reflect on the present day; their thoughts and pearls of wisdom are included in our shows.

Their voices provide the soundtrack to our shows which are animated comically and beautifully by our actors.

Embedded within all of our work is meaningful therapeutic engagement and at the core of everything we do is to bring joy!

We hope to tour two shows in 2027, subject to successful funding bids.

We are sorry that we unable to present Winter Wonderland this year.

Thank you for supporting our work!  

Theatre shows

Winter Wonderland

2024

Featuring the voices of 100 older people living in care, this beautiful show captured memories of Christmas and winters past and spreads a message of hope for the future. Click here to see the trailer.

Subject to successful funding applications, we hope to re-work and tour the show in 2027.

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.

Subject to successful funding applications, we hope to re-work and tour the show in 2027.

What we do

That Theatre Group CIC produces work with and for older people living in care. 

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.  

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  • “My heartfelt thanks for bringing joy and entertainment to my mother in her care home. My mum does not often open her eyes but during your performance both her eyes were open and she was clearly enjoying the show.”

    Care home resident’s daughter

  • “This was a beautiful and powerful experience and had me in tears.”

    Alicia Smith, Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council

  • "It was amazing how, through your work, the residents light up and it helps to motivate staff to have impact in their lives. The achievements are massive."

    St. Bartholomew's Nursing Home, Huyton, Liverpool

  • We are so lucky to be able to have seen That Theatre Group before and we have rebooked them for this year, they are an incredible bunch that our residents adore!

    Woodlands Rest Home Ltd