HEARTS & MINDS
Hearts & Minds is a group of over 55s who create original music theatre shows and workshops for children. We our currently working on our third production, ‘The Crinkly Crew’, the tale of a gang of extraordinary older people who use their skills and experience to guide a teenager out of a crisis.
We meet every Thursday morning at our base, Guide Bridge Theatre in Audenshaw to make music and drama from scratch and discuss the things in life that really matter over a cuppa!
Our mission is to provide a platform for older and younger people to creatively express themselves and build connections between the generations.
If you’re interested in taking part or finding out more about Hearts & Minds, please get in touch using the form on the contact us page.
TESTIMONIALS
“The way families are now, generations are separate, and I can’t think of a better way to teach empathy, understanding and community responsibility.”
Headteacher, Godley Primary School
“Intergenerational projects such as this defy stereo-types and get people, young and old, to see things from other perspectives.”
Headteacher, Flowery Fields Primary School
“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
