This Christmas, audiences living with Dementia can enjoy a beast of a show in The Courtyard’s Dementia Friendly Performance of annual pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.
After Beauty finds herself imprisoned by a mysterious beast in an enchanted castle, there is little hope that our heroine will ever find her way out. But unbeknown to her, the beast is secretly a handsome prince under an evil curse. Only by changing his selfish ways and finding true love can he ever hope to break the spell.
Will the Beast learn his lesson before the last rose petal falls? Will Beauty ever get back home? There’s only one way to find out.
As the first Dementia Friendly arts venue in the UK, The Courtyard is proud to offer people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers a carefully tailored performance in an environment that is comfortable and supportive so that everyone can enjoy the wonder of the pantomime.
Every part of the experience is considered, from sound and lighting, seating plans, signage and refreshment service. A quiet room outside the auditorium is available for some time away from the crowd and doors will open early to allow audiences enough time to navigate their way to their seats.
The Courtyard has an established Dementia Friendly programme and regularly offers tailored performances, screenings and events. For more information visit courtyard.org.uk/dementia-friendly.
Beauty and the Beast Dementia Friendly Performance will be in The Courtyard’s Main House on Tuesday 3 January at 1pm. To book tickets, or for more information contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or visit www.courtyard.org.uk.
