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 backdrop 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 a sense of joy!
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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. 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 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.
