Hamsteels Community Centre
Western Avenue, Esh Winning, Co. Durham, DH7 9LS Tel | 0191 447 2332 Email | info@hamsteelscommunitycentre.org.uk
By Christina Castling
Direction by Jonluke McKie
Design by Ellie Light
“Older people, they’re still people. Like you and me. Just a bit, well, baggier around the edges.”
Meet Queenie, Elaine and Alex, resident, relative and carer at Cedar Point Care Home. A place where the corridors roar with laughter and ache with sadness and where outrageous antics mingle with tough conversations.
Beyond Caring is a powerful new play that takes a frank, humorous and heartbreaking look at life behind the doors of a care home. Based on interviews with residents, relatives and staff, this play uncovers the reality of caring for others, looking after ourselves and getting older.
“I don’t know what I pictured, but it wasn’t this. Having to let go, bit by bit until, well – I’ve let go of so much, I’m not quite sure what’s left to hold on to.”
Date
Friday 13 October 2023
Time
7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm)
Tickets £6 per person
Suitable for age 12+
Running time approx 1 hour 15 minutes
Hamsteels Community Hall Association