in celebration of 10 years of bubble's older adults programme
On June 1st 2023, our community of Older Adults took over London Bubble’s social media and Head Quarters to showcase their creative offerings. The day included performances from London Bubble’s Over 55s drama groups, a Tea Break Theatre workshop demonstration and activities in The Rotherhithe Shed. After that, a delicious Afro-Caribbean lunch was served then we rounded up the day with a rehearsal room party; complete with a DJ, dancing and games.
PERFORMANCES and activities
- Guests were invited to participate in the Tea Break Theatre demonstration, held by our Harry Lambourn group.
- Our Friday Tea Break Theatre group performed their play Financial Times which explored the cost of living crisis, money and power.
- Guests were invited to drop into The Rotherhithe Shed anytime of the day to create a small token of remembrance, look at illustrations of sheddists stories, and listen to audio of their memories of health and safety in the work place, and how it’s changed over the years.
- The other Tea Break Theatre group performed their piece Looser Women: a chat show featuring a handful of trailblazing women throughout history.
- Guests had the chance to do the Harry Lambourn Treasure Hunt which led them on a mini discovery adventure around the building.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer: Annys Whyatt
Resident Artist: Cecilia Garcia-Barnard
Facilitators: Alicia Pope, Arianne Carless-Lock, Cecilia Garcia-Barnard, Devon Myers, Jade Dowsett-Roberts, Lauren Anika, Marie Vickers, Michael Breakey
Designer: Amelia Bird
Musician: Charlie Garcia-Barnard
Videographer: Allen McGlynn
Photographer: Annys W. Photography
Caterer: Feli’s Daughter Unique Catering
With special thanks to participants DJ Walker and James for providing music at the party!
And what did people have to say about the event?
I found my confidence in performing and my reading is better than it was before.
I came for Looser Women and I was NOT disappointed! Looser Women should be on the telly.
It's a laugh, entertaining, nice and friendly all round!
Excellent!!! The Older Adults were amazing. I was cracking up with laughter. It’s great to see older adults out and about enjoying themselves and being creative. Loved it!
- took part
over 55s performed at the event, either on stage or as storytellers in the shed.
- Attendees
people came along to enjoy the event.
- live stream
views clocked up on the Instagram live that we posted of the three event performances.
Event Resources
- Didn't come along? Click here to see what you missed!
- Photo Gallery
