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Dementia Friendly
Proud to be dementia friendly
These events and performances are suitable for people living with dementia, their family and friends.
Claire Symonds, Head of Creative Engagement Dawn-Claire Irvine, Creative Engagement Manager (Dementia Friendly Lead) Alex Howard, DementiaArts Editor and Creative Engagement Support Ailis Paterson, Creative Engagement Support
Songwriting Sprint
Tue 12 October Mon 8 November Tue 14 December Mon 1O January
2.00pm – 3.00pm Live session on Zoom
A fun way to connect with others in our dementia friendly community who love music and lyrics. Each month, different themes provide the stimulus to share your stories and ideas with musician, Gus Harrower and the Capital Theatres team. In a quick 45 minutes, we write group songs set to familiar melodies which are then performed by Edinburgh’s dementia inclusive Forget Me Notes singers at our monthly Together In Song concerts. Cost Free
To book please email dawn.irvine@capitaltheatres.com
Together In Song
Mon 11 October Tue 16 November Mon 13 December
2.00pm – 3.00pm Live session on Zoom
Capital Theatres presents this series of dementia inclusive concerts in partnership with The Forget Me Notes Project. Each month, we live stream across Scotland, celebrating life’s stories through a series of playlists picked, songs written and also performed by people with lived experience of dementia who will be joined on stage by dancers from local dance schools. As we slowly emerge from one of the toughest periods of our lives, let’s join together and spread the joy and connection found through music. Cost Free
To book please email dawn.irvine@capitaltheatres.com
Tea and ‘Jam’
Mon 27 September Mon 25 October Mon 29 November Mon 31 January
11.00am-11.50am Live session on Zoom
Our monthly, dementia friendly celebration of music making and talent sharing. Everyone is welcome for this uplifting session of singing and dancing in your living room, gently led by professional musician, Gus Harrower. Participants are encouraged to bring along their instruments, singing voices, song suggestions and any other talent you would like to share. An energetic ‘jam’ session to kickstart your afternoon. Cost Free
To book please email dawn.irvine@capitaltheatres.com
Brew and Blether Special Event
Tue 5 October
2.30pm-3.30pm Live session on Zoom
Join us online for a special workshop with Scottish Ballet followed by a brew and blether. To celebrate the arrival of Starstruck at Festival Theatre (see page 18 for tickets) Scottish Ballet will deliver a movement workshop for people living with dementia, their families and carers with inspiration taken from the ballet and music by Gershwin and Chopin. The workshop will offer seated and standing options to move in a safe and comfortable way with an experienced dance artist. Cost Free
To book please email dawn.irvine@capitaltheatres.com
Scottish Ballet The Nutcracker Inclusive Performance
Thu 16 December
2.30pm
A relaxed and dementia friendly environment for people with additional needs and their families. See page 17 for tickets. Cost £12.50
