Ian & Libby remotely connected to tell me about The Purple List - a gay dementia venture:

"is a 35 minute, one-man play. It opens on Sam and Derek’s wedding day and goes on to explore the highs and lows of their lives as Derek’s dementia progresses. Told from Sam’s point of view, the play is a touching, sad, yet often funny, insight into the lives of these two gay men as they navigate their way through the care system and the changes in their personal relationship.

A stand-alone piece of theatre that can also be used as a training tool in a range of issues regarding dementia and diversity for those working in social care and for those caring for, or involved with people living with dementia.

The play hopes to raise awareness around the potential issues for those caring for someone with dementia in general, and the barriers to support which members of the gay community may perceive and experience."

“The Purple List”….a gay dementia venture“Utterly outstanding, extraordinary writing, excellent acting.”“Educational and inspiring and it will influence my practice as a Registered Nurse and Registered Manager” (Shrewsbury September 2018)

“Anybody who cares about how modern services are delivered within health and social care would really benefit from seeing this play.” (Ian Trenholm, CEO, Care Quality Commission, March 2019)

Ian chose to feature the beautifuk track "Silvermoon" by the very talented Beth Kilburn.

https://www.purplelisttheatre.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/purplelisttheatre/

https://www.facebook.com/beth.kilburn.37

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