This Guide
This guide brings together perspectives from all those involved in
the process. It draws on specific experiences from dementia friendly
performances staged at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Curve and
Millennium Forum.
The best people to inform dementia friendly adaptations are people
with dementia. They are experts in living with the condition, and
we advocate strongly for any theatre considering this approach to
consult with people with dementia to ensure decisions are made with
them, not for them.
Many people with dementia have spent a lifetime attending theatre,
concerts and music halls. A diagnosis of dementia can reduce
confidence and increase isolation, leaving people with dementia and
their supporters less likely to attempt such trips. As life becomes
more mundane, these stimulating, meaningful activities assume
greater importance
