We create theatre with and for older people living in care.
Recent Production
The Maids by Jean Genet
Thank you to so many people who made this production so beautiful and memorable!
The brilliant creative team produced the play with love, passion and bucket loads of talent. Their efforts were rewarded by a FIVE STAR review in North West End, and by the hundreds of comments on Instagram and Facebook.
Thank you to the refugees and asylum seekers from Afloat Theatre who participated in four weeks of workshops exploring the themes of the play and creating a moving exhibition in the foyer of the Unity Theatre,
Thank you to the 8 care homes whose residents created the most beautiful flowers in memory of a loved one who is no longer with use. Their artwork certainly brightened up the public spaces in the theatre..
Thank you to Arts Council England for financial support, and thank you to those who donated towards the production costs of the play.
If you would like to donate to That Theatre Group CIC 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.
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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.
