We create theatre with and for older people living in care.
Company in Residence
Our team of creatives is currently based in Green Heys Care Home for 10 weeks, delivering activities with residents, their loved ones and staff. Whilst there we created “Winter Wonderland” which toured to 3o care homes.
This theatrical journey was documented by students on placement from the Applied Theatre Department from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
The impact of residents’ health and wellbeing formed part of an Action Research project led by the Faculty of Health & Applied Care at Liverpool John Moores University, The report is available here.
A huge thank you to all of our partners for making this happen, and especially to Green Heys staff and residents who have so warmly welcomed us.
Our work was recently featured on Local UK TV.
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 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.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, he now resides in care. However he’s far from done!
Spring into Summer
2022
Originally produced by 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 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.
