A Eurovision-themed theatre performance created by care home residents will premiere at Unity Theatre before touring care homes across Liverpool City Region.
Nwoko Arts presents Songs for Europe, a one-of-a-kind experience as part of the EuroStreet programme. The new theatre piece has been created by and for care home residents, particularly those living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, and their loved ones.
The show includes a brand new song, Hope Love Music, inspired by memories of 150 older people, which includes their voices, during a two-week programme of workshops in 15 care homes led by Luke Thomas and Dora Colquhoun from ADHD, the Musical. The song promises a highly contagious sing-a-long chorus with plans to submit it to the BBC to represent the UK in 2024.
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This 60-minute participatory experience involves music, comedy and the sounds of Eurovision with it eventually touring 20 care homes, beginning at Stonedale Lodge in Norris Green on May 1.
The piece was created through personal interviews with residents and their thoughts about the themes of Eurovision and their memories of the fashions, hairstyles and the music of the 1950s-80s.
Songs for Europe will premiere at Unity Theatre on April 28 and 29 at 2pm and 5pm for people living with dementia and other neurological diseases, living in their own homes. Tickets are £10, and accompanying carers go for free.
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