bubble's older adults took over bubble hq!
March 24th 2022 was a chance for all to enter the world of Tea Break Theatre and the Rotherhithe Shed. There was live music, dancing, performances, exhibitions and, of course, refreshments.
every space was occupied!
- The Rotherhithe Virtual Museum originated in the Wednesday tea break theatre group at the start of March 2020 in the common room of Ronald Buckingham House in Rotherhithe. Here we opened its doors to the public for the very first time! London’s first museum of real and imaginary objects?!
- The Young at Heart Disco was brought to us by our Harry Lamborn tea break theatre group featuring a bespoke soundtrack, DJ and Willo & Woods live music. Attendees danced, played games and drank mocktails.
- The Shed Exhibition was a specially curated collection of original creations and artwork by our fantastic Sheddists. It was presented in the courtyard, in the workshop and also on the bubble bridge.
- Finally the audience and older adult participants were invited to see Dr Bubble: The Best Medicine; a performance by our Friday tea break theatre group who usually meet right here at Bubble HQ. So step into the consultation room and join the healing…
who was this event for?
This event was for the members of Tea Break Theatre and The Rotherhithe Shed, and their family and friends. An invitation was also extended to anyone over 55 thinking about joining an older adults’ group here at London Bubble, organisations who support people over 55, and anyone else who values, encourages and celebrates the creativity, joy and stories of the over 55.
I was so overjoyed to be back in the theatre company. Thank you for having us back [at Bubble] performing, it was amazing! Fantastic! Now the world is looking at us...
- People Attended
audience members attended the Play On Showcase.
- Opportunities
industry professionals from across the sector were employed to engage with & deliver Play On activity.
- Training
London-based YOS’s were offered a free training session; introducing them to our methodology and practice.
- Photo Gallery
Event Resources
- Check out this interesting clip of how The Rotherhithe Virtual Museum came to be...
