What an amazing event we had on Saturday 7th December! We had the pleasure of celebrating 5 fantastic community drama groups, who shared moving stories, highlighted issues, and performed hilarious improvisation.
‘A sense of joy, an uplifting event’.
– Audience member feedback
Who performed?
Creative Voices – A safe, welcoming group for older people who identify as LGBTQ+
Solace drama – A drama and movement group for people who are seeking asylum/ refugees
Generation Squad – A drama group for older & younger people to meet and create stories
Carer’s stories – A space for unpaid carers to share their stories
Joyful Drama – A friendly drama group for all to laugh and have fun
It was such a privilege to see such talent, bravery and joy from our communities in Leeds and beyond. Drama and play is such an important part of life – it can bring us closer, it can relieve stress, and it can help us share stories that need to be heard. A huge well done to all who were involved, you make us all proud of our incredible community!
Can I read/hear the stories?
Yes! We have some videos of the performance, photos and stories, scroll below.
Read our unpaid carer’s stories here: https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/carers-leeds-blog/
Can I join in?
Of course! Our groups are free to attend – please contact Sarah to join –sarah@fallintoplace.co.uk
A huge thanks to our funders – Leeds City Council, for funding this special live event. Thanks also to Foyle Foundation, Creative Ageing Fund (Leeds Older People’s Forum) and National Lottery for supporting our ongoing community groups.
Last & not least – a huge thanks to everyone who came – you were a brilliant, supportive audience, and it wouldn’t have been the same without you all!
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