Tea Break Theatre
FREE regular social theatre group for older adults aged 55+
Members foster new relationships and learn practical drama skills, making new friends and working together to come up with their own drama piece which is then performed to friends and family with tea, biscuits and popcorn!
The programme is designed to reduce feelings of loneliness in older adults and support their social, emotional and physical wellbeing using drama.
For more information and to join a group please contact abena@londonbubble.org.uk | 020 7237 4434
What Happens At Tea Break Theatre?
Facilitated by our staff members and associate artists, participants have 6 weeks to collaboratively create their own theatre piece. We encourage self-expression and creative thinking in every session and empower members to participate and contribute at their own pace, creating a welcoming space where everyone’s voice is valued.
Through a mixture of drama games, poetry, movement, music, and a wide range of storytelling techniques, we support our older adults in developing a script that reflects their ideas, experiences, and imaginations.
Our members really enjoy coming to Tea Break Theatre and the sessions even inspire the launch of our Older Adults Touring Company! You can click here to view past projects.
Where Do We Meet?
Tea Break Theatre groups meet in lounges or gardens of sheltered housing, or community venues, on different days. Tea Break Theatre is currently being hosted in our premises. Full details are below:
- Fridays, 10.30am-12.30pm
- June 20th - July 27th
- London Bubble, 5 Elephant Lane, SE16 4JD
For more information and to join a group please contact abena@londonbubble.org.uk | 020 7237 4434
We would like to thank The Mercer’s Company and Southwark Council for their generous support of the project.
Case Studies & Reports
Tea Break Theatre has been running since 2012 and has also been known as ‘Creative Homes’. Over the years we have collected case studies, reports and writings on the programme. Click to view them down below.
Partner With Us
Alongside our regular programme of sessions, we offer bespoke commissioned projects for public and private sector organisations.
In recent years we have taken Tea Break Theatre to different sheltered housing units across London such as Appleby Blue, Trinity Alms-houses, Frank Wymark House and Ronald Buckingham Court. We have also put on intergenerational projects bringing older adults together with local young people.
If you would like Tea Break Theatre in your community, or to work on a project with older adults please contact our Senior Producer natalie@londonbubble.org.uk or call 020 7237 4434.