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Wimborne Drama to stage Still Alice
The play, giving a window to the experience of living with dementia, is being staged at the Tivoli Theatre from 23-25 May.
What does it feel like to be inside the mind of someone living with dementia?
That is the question posed by Lisa Genova in her award-winning book, and Oscar-winning movie, Still Alice which has now been adapted for stage and will be performed by Wimborne Drama Productions at the Tivoli Theatre in May.
The play tells the story of Alice Howland, a university professor at the height of her career, who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Fiercely independent, with a husband and two children, Alice strives to make sense of her changing world as her memory begins to fail. This heartbreaking and hopeful adaptation by Christine Mary Dunford puts Alice onstage with Herself, providing the audience with an extraordinary window into the experience of living with dementia.
This production of Still Alice is directed by Sali Pike, who has first-hand experience of dementia: her grandmother lives with the condition.
“When I read the script, it helped me gain a new understanding of what my Nan must be feeling,” said Sali.
“It gives people with Alzheimer’s a voice. It is a cleverly written play and I couldn’t put it down. It had me gripped and I knew it was a play I needed to see brought to life.
“Still Alice takes the audience on a journey from sympathy to empathy. It explores living with dementia and not dying from it. Using the magic of theatre, it shows Alzheimer’s through the eyes of Alice as she adjusts to her new perspective on life. It’s a powerful play with some light hearted moments and beautiful scenes.”
Playing the title role is Julie Sissons. Michelle Barter plays Herself. Also in the cast are Andy Gill, Scarlett Dixon, Calum Hearne, Kelly Webb and Chris Durham.
The play is on at the Tivoli Theatre from 23-25 May, evenings at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. For further information and to book tickets, contact the box office on 01202 885566 or visit www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/still-alice/
Wimborne Drama Productions are supporting the work of Alzheimer’s Society and will be making a donation in aid of the charity.
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