Music for Dementia and TBC Productions are working together to offer a free night out for care workers to see the multiple award-winning theatre production In Other Words at six venues around the UK.
Along with free tickets, the special package includes a free drink, a goodie bag, and a Q&A with the actors, writer, and a special guest after the show where the social care workers in attendance can share their thoughts and experiences. The initiative was trialled successfully during last year’s run at London’s Arcola Theatre on World Dementia Day.
In Other Words is an internationally acclaimed play by Matthew Seager. Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story, explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music. Since its 2017 debut, the play has achieved huge international success including winning four Moliere Awards for the French production and has been seen by more than 300,000 people in four continents. During March and April 2025, the production will reach even more people as it tours the length of the UK.
Accolades for In Other Words’ previous UK runs include:
★★★★★ “Perfection” The Upcoming
★★★★★ “Beautiful” Theatre Weekly
★★★★½ “Stunning” The Reviews Hub
★★★★ “Exquisite” The Scotsman
★★★★ “Powerful” The Sunday Times
★★★★ “Moving” The Stage
★★★★ “Glorious” Broadway World
Matthew Seager, playwright and producer says:”’In Other Words shines a light on the skilled and compassionate work of carers. This free ticket offer is our way of saying thank you for the tireless work and the difference care workers make in the lives of those living with dementia.”
Sarah Metcalfe, Managing Director of The Utley Foundation and Music for Dementia: “We’re thrilled to be supporting In Other Words again to reach an even wider audience. This year Music for Dementia is supporting free tickets for people working in social care, whose work is skilled, essential, and undervalued. We are delighted to give more of them the chance to see this tender and beautiful play.”
Care workers can choose to see the play at:
Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant – Thu 27 March
Nottingham Playhouse – Fri 4 April
Duke’s Theatre, Lancaster – Tues 15 April
Mercury Theatre, Colchester – Fri 25
Capital Theatres – The Studio, Edinburgh – Fri 2 May
Arcola Theatre, London – Tues 20 May
Applications can be made here.
