Age Matters: a series of issue plays
A series of short awareness raising issues plays aimed at older people and ideal for conferences, seminars and training sessions. The bulk of this series were commissioned by Age Concern Hampshire (UK) but include others commissions. For further information contact my good self!
Ageism @ Work
 (c) Jenny Carpenter
An employee has just turned retirement age and her world suddenly collapses all around her. She has become a second-class citizen at work and she doesn't care for it. She storms into the HR manager's office and demands something to be done about her bout of ageism. She also has to deal with a younger member of her staff who is complaining about the same thing!
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Living with Dr Alzeimer
 Dr Alzeimer
Mum is suffering from dementia. She has to be looked after by her daughter. Her condition is getting worse and her daughter is at the end of her tether. Who can she turn to for help? Will she be able to cope? If she can’t rise to the challenge then her mother will have to go into a home. A tour de force performance by a strong actor!
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Checking the bowel!
Becky and...er
Bowel cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the UK and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country with 80% of cases occurring in people over sixty. There is now free screening for the over sixties with everyone receiving a free test kit in the post. The test kit in itself won't tell you if you have bowel cancer but will indicate whether you will need further testing or not. The point of early screening is to catch the cancer before it catches you.
The play was commissioned by the Camden NHS in partnership with the London Irish Centre and was premiered on 2nd April 2009 as part of a Healthy Living event. The play takes a humourous approach to a serious subject and is designed to take away the fear, apprehension and embarrassment of being tested.
The play was commissioned by the Camden NHS in partnership with the London Irish Centre and was premiered on 2nd April 2009 as part of a Healthy Living event. The play takes a humourous approach to a serious subject and is designed to take away the fear, apprehension and embarrassment of being tested.
Caring for Gran Day Centre
What happens when a grandparent takes ill? a fall, the onset of dementia, simply not being abe to cope? Suddenly the parent becomes a child, the life carer becomes the end of life cared for. A daughter and grand daughter discuss the fate of an older woman - behind her back.
Elder Abuse
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Patrick is a man in his 70's. He has lost his wife and is living alone and is feeling dejected. His grand-daughter pays him a visit and convinces him to attend a nearby day centre. Reluctant at first, he is soon filled with the joys of spring – thanks of course to the local day centre! All his negatives soon become positives!
Alcohol Abuse |
 (c) Jenny Carpenter
The play concerns Dad, who has reached a certain age where he needs to be looked after. Although initially keen to go into a home, one of his daughters decide he'd be better off with her and her family. However, tempers soon flare and difficulties arise. The play paints a sympathetic picture of all concerned. There are no easy answers.
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Other plays in the series include issues such as Fear of Crime, Older People and Computers, Disability Awareness, Domestic Violence, Bullying and the importance of volunteering.
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