‘Hearts & Minds’ is an intergenerational project that brings together older and younger people to create original music theatre. The programme involves:
- Over 55s creating touring shows and workshops aimed at younger people.
- Collaborative intergenerational performances to a community audience.
- Using creativity as a vehicle to improve health and wellbeing.
Our participants develop a range of skills including:
- Music composition
- Lyric writing
- Creative writing
- Drama
- Movement
Our mission is to provide a platform for older and younger people to creatively express themselves, learn new skills on an equal footing and build connections between the generations.
TESTIMONIALS
“What a fabulous performance, I was moved to tears. I just loved it and in awe of everything you do.”
Judith Troisieme, Manchester Camerata
“It’s helped me to think about what more we could do for younger people.”
John, Participant
“Hearts & Minds uses creativity to bring people together.”
Angela Wild, Tameside Public Health
“Anything I’m asked to do I would probably have a go at now!”
Pat, Participant
“The music helps my memory tremendously and the drama helps my co-ordination and that has been a big lift for me.”
Keith, Participant
“You get to know people because you’re expressing your opinions all the time.”
Jean & Barry, Participants
“Everybody’s ideas are important. As a group we listen, we question, everyone contributes something and feels part of the group.”
Pat, Participant
“It’s given me a lot of confidence and also made me more calm and less worried about life in general.”
Rita, Participant
“Hearts & Minds provides an opportunity for people who would not normally access the arts to use creativity as a way of expressing themselves and making connections with others.”
Joyce Booth, the Stroke Association
CASE STUDIES
Pat, Participant
Keith, Participant
Jean, Participant
