DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PERFORMANCEJoin us for a dementia friendly performance on Tuesday 14 January 2020 at 12.30pm0113 213 7700leedsplayhouse.org.uk

A Leeds Playhouse Production. By L. Frank Baum.With Music And Lyrics By Harold Arlen And E. Y. Harburg Background Music By Herbert Stothart Director James Brining Designer Simon Higlett

Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard. Orchestration by Larry Wilcox as revised by Toby Higgins. Adapted by John Kane for The Royal Shakespeare Company. Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PERFORMANCEThis enhanced theatre-going experience is designed to enable people living with dementia and their families and friends to enjoy a show in a supportive and sensitive environment. People living with dementia advise us on the things that make a difference to their visit – both on-stage and off.

We make adaptations to sound and lighting levels, provide extra seating, clear signage and helpers along access routes. Audiences can be assured of a warm, friendly and respectful welcome from a dedicated group of staff and volunteers.

We welcome everyone who supports the idea of a dementia friendly community where people with dementia are embraced and valued. We appreciate your support in creating a calm, unhurried environment.

To find out more about our dementia friendly performances or our creative work with people living with dementia please contact:

Nicky Taylor0113 213 7296 | nicky.taylor@leedsplayhouse.org.uk Maggie De Ruyck 0113 213 7296 | maggie.deruyck@leedsplayhouse.org.uk

THE SHOWWe’re off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz!

Soar over the rainbow, follow the yellow brick road and skip into the Emerald City to fulfil your heart’s desire, inside our newly refurbished theatre.

Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion as the classic story and songs you know and love burst on to the stage in this technicolour spectacular!

PRE-SHOW SINGING SESSIONConnect with music from the show through our singing session, designed to be enjoyed by people living with dementia and their supporters.

Tuesday 7 January 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Weston Room, Leeds Playhouse

Book free tickets for the singing session at Box Office when booking your tickets.

THE WIZARD OF OZTuesday 14 January 2020 at 12.30pm

Tickets £14

Act 1 – 77 minutes

Interval – 25 minutes

Act 2 – 68 minutes

A 20-minute meet and greet with the actors follows the show

Book tickets 0113 213 7700

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Join us for our next dementia friendly production

MAGGIE MAY31 March – 18 April 2020

A Leeds Playhouse, Curve and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch co-production

Maggie and Gordon first met in 1971 dancing to the sound of Rod Stewart. Now in their sixties, and still very much in love, they’ve been finishing each other’s songs all their marriage. But now Maggie

is feeling foggy and some days the songs are all she can remember.

An extraordinary play about an ordinary Leeds family, balancing the challenges of daily life whilst living with dementia. A heartfelt story of hope by award winning playwright Frances Poet, Maggie May is an inspiring new play with love, laughter and music.

All performances of Maggie May are dementia friendly.

Look out for our interactiveinstallation The Listening Boothdesigned to amplify the voices ofpeople living with dementia.

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