Archive Adults With Learning Disabilities Shows
Full Circle 2003 written by Glenys Evans, directed by Gaynor Lougher.
A triumphant story of a dependent person fulfilling his dream through the support of a circle of friends. Reflecting the experience of many young people with a learning disability who find themselves socially isolated after they finish college; whilst their peers may leave home they often remain - their world becomes smaller. In the story, a circle of friends is formed to give support but they find they have taken on a lifetime challenge in a way none of them anticipated!
Some Day Soon 2002 devised by Hijinx Theatre, written by Glenys Evans.
Delves into the feelings, desires and needs experienced during the lives of two close relationships. The production is created for adults with learning disabilities, the company do actively encourage parents, carers, friends and families to watch the show. The themes raised in the play are relevant to all members of the community.
To Have And To Hold 2001 devised by the company.
Is a new devised play about marriage... relationships... friendship, based on research and real-life stories of people with learning disabilities. To have and to hold explores the trials and tribulations, the joys and jubilations of a brother and sister ... when he gets married and she meets a very special friend.
Wishful Thinking 1990 devised by the company, directed by Gaynor Lougher.
A Leap In The Dark 1996 written by Brendan Murray, directed by Gaynor Lougher.
Cameron and Jo are brother and sister. Cameron is a fisherman, Jo doesn't speak and Mattie is a woman from nearby. Their lives are changed forever when a stranger is washed ashore in a storm. This is a story of the thrill, fear, pain and need of love.
Promises Promises 1995 devised by the company.
An inspriational story of the strength of the human spirit against all odds.
On The Road Again 1994 written by Laurence Allen, directed by Jamie Garven.
A new comedy about the relationship between two friends, their differences, dependence and shared jokes. Exploring how complicated life can be...Two men locked together, but who depends on whom? One of them is happy, the other hates the rules and any rules!
Down To Earth 1993 devised by the company.
Touch And Go 1992 devised by the company.
A play about breaking with boundaries. Roy and Izzy are father and daughter who live together in a world of their own: an island of secure and comfortable routines. But when Michael -a stranger from another shore- appears on the threshold he awakens long hidden hopes, fears and dreams.
Taking Flight 1991 devised by the company.
Productions
Current Productions 2008
Future Productions 2009
Past Productions 2008
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