>> See tour dates of the June/July 2011 tour!
ATTIC Theatre Company was commissioned to create an entertainment highlighting the issues of Distraction Burglary. The initial tour to London Boroughs of Ma Kelly's Doorstep in 2002 was an immediate success. Following this, a further show was commissioned looking at Safety in the Home, called Ma Kelly Plays It Safe. We have now performed the two shows 232 times in over two thirds of all London boroughs to 13,000 people and their carers.
Our new play Ma Kelly Goes to the Games looks at healthy living and the fun that can be had making new friends and getting fit and active! An entertaining show with a serious message about fitness, health and independent living for the 50s - 70s and the misconceptions all generations have about each other. Supported by London Borough of Merton's Arts Development our aim with the show is to encourage the take up of physical activities. We want to work with partnership organisations who have the same objectives.
Ma Kelly Goes to the Games
by Jane JamesMa Kelly is happy avoiding her responsibilities towards her boisterous step-grandchildren and living an easy life; after all, she needn't get out of her chair... but it's quite lonely... until a young neighbour, Sakara turns up needing her help, and daughter Joan drops in and she's in tears, she's only fifty and the bus driver asked her for her bus pass!
The three decide to unite on a mission to be fitter and healthier. It doesn't sound much fun to Ma Kelly, but the results are hilarious and she ends up going to the Games!
Interwoven with songs, and a dance or two, you may find yourself wanting to join them...
Plus: Tea and biscuits and the chance to have a go yourself to the strains of music from the sixties
Some reactions from the audience:
"Very educational, I need to start excercising more or I will be old before my time. The kids enjoyed it too"
"It was very funny, I felt happier after the show"
"Some of it rang a bell"
"I am now challenged to do more"
"It was very nice to see so many senior citizens in a happy mood"
Tour dates June/July 2011-
June/July 2011| Thurs 23rd | TBC | ||
| Fri 24th | 2pm | Age Concern Bromley Bromley | Conference Room, Community House, South St, BR1 1RH |
| Mon 27th | 2.15pm | 'Failte' Irish Centre Hayes | Immaculate Heart of Mary, Botwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 2AB |
| Tues 28th | 1pm | Haringey Irish Club Tottenham | Pretoria Road, Tottenham, N17 8DX |
| Thurs 30th | 1.15pm | Age Concern Havering Hornchurch | Hopwa House, Inskip Drive, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3UR |
| Fri 1st | 1.30pm | Hamm. & Ful. Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith | Blacks Road, Hammersmith, W6 9DT |
Performances can be booked weekly; as a single show provided it is within a touring period, or for a one-off event such as a Conference. We tour with four actors, a musician, a stage manager and a small, flexible set. Please download our booking information. The current company presenting Ma Kelly Goes To The Games is here. For publicity, we have available a flyer and a poster
To book contact Victoria Hibbs on 020-8640-6800 or info@attictheatrecompany.com
Ma Kelly's Doorstep is a sister show with the same format. It deals with issues of Distraction Burglary and is presented in partnership with the Metropolitan Police. Ma Kelly Plays It Safe is another sister show with the same format. It deals with issues of Home Safety and is presented in partnership with the London Fire Brigade.