Rah Rah Theatre Company Believes Laughter is the Best Therapy

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Wimbledon Foundation funding allows troupe to tour the area this summer


One of its shows is country Roads - Take Me Home

July 3, 2023

The elderly community across Wimbledon and Wandsworth is set to enjoy music, comedy and laughter with the Rah Rah Theatre Company this Summer.

The Wimbledon Foundation is providing funding for the troupe which specialises in using theatre as a form of therapy and has been working within the elderly community in the area for over 20 years.

The grant will allow Rah Rah to offer free entertainment to Community Centres and Care Centres located within the boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth.

It has two fabulous shows on offer. The first is Country Roads - Take Me Home, featuring Cow Boys and Girls who will sing and dance their way through all the Country and Western greatest hits.

The second show is Summer Singing Sensations which is a talented group of singers performing a selection of feel-good singalong summer songs with 3-part harmonies, comedy and dancing. The shows aim to have audiences laughing, singing and possibly even dancing with the cast to the lively music.

Sharing in watching a show with music, comedy and drama is a great way for the elderly (especially those suffering with dementia) to reconnect and bring some much-needed joy back into their lives.

The tour venues:
• Thursday 20th July 11:00 -Carter House, SW20 0UE
• Thursday 20th July 14:00 - Link House, SW20 9BA
• Thursday 20th July 15:30 - Blackham House, SW19 4AT
• Thursday 20th July 17:30 - Rosedene Nursing Home, SW17 7HJ
• Wednesday 26th July 13:30 - Eastway Day Centre,SM4 4HW
• Friday 28th July 11:00- Leyton Road Centre, SW19 1DJ
• Friday 28th July 13:30- R T Club, SW11 2AF
• Friday 28th July 16:00 - NEMCA , CR4 2DZ
• Wednesday 2nd August 11:00- KLS Contact Club, SW11 3HP
• Wednesday 2nd August 13:30 - Sanctuary Housing, SW12 9HU
• Thursday 3rd August 13:30 - Lyle House, SW15 5LH

The Arts Council says , “Getting involved in creative activities in communities reduces loneliness, supports physical and mental health and wellbeing, sustains older people and helps to build and strengthen social ties.”

The Wimbledon Foundation, established in 2013, is the charity of The All England Lawn Tennis Club and The Championships. Its aim is to use the collective strength of Wimbledon to make a positive difference to people's lives.

 

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