Aware
Age is not a problem, ageism is ….
How do you think, feel, and act towards an older person?
Slow, past it, too old, passed their use by, useless, frail, forgetful. If these are words that you have used or thought, then chances are that you have engaged in ageism.
Using an exciting mix of visual action, music, puppetry, and verbatim theatre, co-designed with older people, and performed by older actors, this production will raise awareness of ageism, as well as highlight opportunities to challenge the myths and stereotypes of ageing.
Come, be entertained, and have your attitudes challenged by authentic performances from our community performers, and above all see the amazing potential of the older person.
Supported by Office for Ageing Well, SA Health.
Presented by: Vintage Creative Therapies
Vintage Creative Therapies is a small independent creative arts organization based in Kurralta Park South Australia which uses drama and visual arts to engage the socially isolated older person in the community. Through its community drama workshop program 'Vintage Theatre Co-op', they create and produce new theatre pieces for the stage which raise awareness of ageism, as well as highlight opportunities to challenge the myths and stereotypes of ageing. This will be their fourth appearance at the Adelaide Fringe since 2007.