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 is now touring to 3o care homes.

This theatrical journey is being documented by students on placement from the Applied Theatre Department from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

The impact of residents’ health and wellbeing forms part of an Action Research project led by the Faculty of Health & Applied Care at Liverpool John Moores University,  

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.

The show is currently touring to 30 care homes in Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and the Wirral, at only £50 per show.

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.  

Help us make a difference with Crowd Funder

  • “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