Theatre which is fun and grows the skills and confidence of people with learning disabilities
Blue Apple Theatre brings all the benefits of taking part in theatre and dance to around 70 people a week who have learning disabilities. They develop skills. They take part in intensive physical and mental activity while learning lines and dance routines. They experience enhanced physical and mental well being, gain confidence and make friends within a supportive environment. They take part in the excitement challenge and reward of live theatre at the Theatre Royal Winchester and on tour.
Why the community needs usPeople with learning disabilities used to be isolated and lonely. At Blue Apple Theatre they gain skills and confidence. They have something exciting to talk about. They have purpose and self esteem.They make friends, gain new skills are more independent.Theatrical performances challenge prejudice and raise the ceiling of opportunity for adults with learning disabilities. This fundraising initiative is supported by Winchester City Council.
Our impact on the communityPeople with learning disabilities are more independent and more self efficient. After working with Blue Apple Theatre, one person who had extremely challenging behaviour now chairs a committee, a very shy person with a learning disabhility gained employment making presentations, people on the autistic spectrum take on leading roles, people who find reading difficult learn lines and dance routines. The local community benefits from exciting theatrical productions which make them think.
